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Gratitude

— turns what we have into enough

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Hello Beautiful Souls,

This week has been overflowing with moments of gratitude! And honestly, the more I intentionally look for them, the more I notice. Gratitude has this magical way of creating peace and joy in our hearts—it’s not just a feel-good phrase. Science actually shows that gratitude activates areas in our brain associated with positive emotions, reduces stress hormones, and even strengthens our immune system. Who doesn't want that, right! Just a little practice of noticing the good can literally rewire your brain for more joy.

Where are you finding gratitude this week? Check ou​t all that I noticed this week. Send me yours!

🎧 This Week’s Podcast

I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Nicole Cain, author of Panic Proof. While her book dives into the 9 types of anxiety, our conversation went even deeper. We explore practical ways to manage anxiety, and we debunk the old “chemical imbalance” theory that’s been floating around for years. It’s insightful, eye-opening, and full of tools you can start using today.

→ Apple podcast link​

→ Spotify podcast link​

If you want to watch the episode jump over to You Tube​

Lets get Cozy: Chicken & Rice Soup

And because nurturing your body is part of gratitude too, I’ve got a cozy recipe for you: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup. Simple, nourishing, and perfect for these cooler days. You can save it to your Pinterest board here. Here is a glimpse at the ingredients but to see the directions and the vidoe, visit the recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 1 small yellow onion diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth (i use bone broth)
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 8 ounces pasta or rice

Let’s savor these moments, feed our bodies well, and invite a little more peace and joy into our days.

With warmth and gratitude,
​Robin

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