Paperclips & Periods Podcast with Dr. Emily Cabrera & Katie Krych: Episode 12: Gratitude

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of recognizing gratitude even in the presence of persistent worry.

Episode 12: Gratitude even when Worry feels Present and Persistent In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC and Katie Krych, MSN, RN, PMHNP(c) explore what it means to notice gratitude even when worry feels present and persistent. When the mind is focused on stress, uncertainty, or “what if” thinking, it becomes easy to overlook the things that are actually supporting us day to day. Gratitude in these moments is not about ignoring worry or pretending everything is fine, but about gently widening perspective so that both concern and appreciation can exist at the same time. This conversation highlights how gratitude does not have to be complicated or profound to be meaningful. Sometimes it looks like appreciating something as simple as the color of your car because it does not show dirt as easily, which makes life feel a little more manageable. It can also look like noticing a warm cup of coffee in the morning, a quiet moment in the car, or a small window of calm during a busy day. From there, they expand into deeper forms of gratitude that often get overlooked during stress, such as appreciation for family, steady friendships, meaningful work, and a…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Emily K. Cabrera

Guest: Katie Krych

Topics covered

• gratitude
• worry
• mental health
• perspective
• appreciation

Keywords

• gratitude
• worry
• mental health
• appreciation
• stress
• anxiety
• perspective

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