The Magic of Gratitude From the Loving Adult

The Magic of Gratitude From the Loving Adult

March 23, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 309

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Dr. Margaret Paul discusses the importance of authentic gratitude and emotional honesty in overcoming ego-driven appreciation.

Is your gratitude practice actually a way of bypassing your pain? Many of us use "being grateful" to please others, but forced gratitude is often just an ego-wounded trap. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores the shift from ego-driven appreciation to the authentic, spiritual gratitude of the Loving Adult. Discover how emotional honesty is the true key to calming your nervous system and dissolving fear. If you’ve ever felt "guilty" for not feeling grateful enough, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner child and find a peace that feels real. Join our community of Loving Adults—watch the full journey here and subscribe to never miss an insight: The Magic of Gratitude From the Loving Adult. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take…

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