Ep#179 For the Burned-Out Helper Gratitude as Medicine

In this episode, we explore a surprising yet research-backed path to recovery from burnout: gratitude. If you’re working in health care—or in any high-stress, high-stakes profession—you might feel like there’s no room for gratitude when your world is collapsing. But what if it could be one of the most powerful tools to reverse the helplessness and disconnection of burnout?Dex shares stories, science, and practical exercises to help you reconnect with what’s still working—even when everything else feels broken. We cover:Why gratitude doesn’t mean minimizing your sufferingHow it restores energy, mood, and resilience—without toxic positivityHow healthcare professionals can begin to recover their sense of agencyThe neuroscience behind gratitude and its physiological benefitsReal-world examples, including insights from “Compassionomics”How to use gratitude as an act of self-respect and resistanceThis episode is especially for caregivers, clinicians, and professionals who feel like they’ve given too much—and have nothing left. But it’s for anyone who wants to heal.Resources Mentioned:Gratitude for Nurses Thnx4.org Gratitude JournalCompassionomics by Dr. Stephen Trzeciak and Dr. Anthony MazzarelliThe Neuroscience of GratitudeStudy on Gratitude Intervention in Healthcare Workers (PubMed)Joy on Demand by Chade-Meng TanBiology of Belief by Bruce LiptonBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe DispenzaImproving mental health in health care practitioners: gratitude interventionExperiencing gratitude associated with greater longevity among older adultsShow Notes: ;https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/experiencing-gratitude-associated-with-greater-longevity-among-older-adults;Send us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Start 1-on-1 burnout recovery at https:/mini.dexrandall.comChat with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

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