
Is Gratitude enough? It's a Meaningful Way to Focus on What Matters. -138
From THE GRIT SHOW by Shawna Rodrigues
November 25, 2025 · 20 min · Season 6 · Episode 138
About this episode
Shawna Rodrigues explores the transformative power of gratitude as a daily practice and its impact on mindset and well-being.
Is gratitude just something you dust off for Thanksgiving, or could it be a powerful daily practice that actually transforms your mindset? In this episode of The Grit Show , Shawna Rodrigues unpacks how regular gratitude can shift your perspective, revealing the unexpected ways it impacts decision-making and well-being. She shares personal stories—including navigating breast cancer—and offers actionable steps for making gratitude a habit, not just a holiday tradition. Curious how gratitude can help you break out of toxic positivity, and create more meaningful connections? Tune in for a dose of real talk and practical wisdom that might just change how you look at everyday life. Shawna Rodrigues has been hosting the The Grit Show , since 2022 and has loved every minute of it. She has an award winning career in the government and non-profit industry, an LCSW, and a passion for making a impact. She is currently facing her biggest plot twist yet—a breast cancer diagnosis in early 2025—this year is about her fight, victory, and healing. Join her warrior community Being Honest and check out the podcast episode where she shares more. Connect with her journey: Instagram @Shawna.Rodrigues…
People in this episode
Host: Shawna Rodrigues
Topics covered
- gratitude
- mindset
- well-being
- personal stories
- toxic positivity
- meaningful connections
Keywords
- gratitude
- mindset
- well-being
- personal stories
- toxic positivity
- connections
- self-improvement
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