Beyond Breathing

Gratitude: The Breath That Grounds Us

Season 3 Episode 54

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In This Episode:

  • What gratitude does to the brain & nervous system
  • How gratitude supports airway health and sleep quality
  • Micro-moments of gratitude that create real physiological change
  • The surprising research on HRV, inflammation, and emotional resilience
  • Why gratitude matters most during hard seasons
  • A guided gratitude breathing practice

Key Takeaways:

  • Gratitude is biological, not just emotional
  • It increases dopamine, serotonin, and HRV
  • It reduces cortisol and airway resistance
  • It improves sleep architecture
  • It stabilizes the nervous system
  • Gratitude is most powerful when life feels uncertain
  • Micro-moments matter more than big rituals

Call to Action:
Pause today for one 10-second moment of gratitude.
Your nervous system — and your airway — will feel the difference.

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