In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with holistic wellness coach and author Kerisma Vere to reframe gratitude into something deeper and more realistic: self-gratitude. Instead of forcing positivity, this conversation explores how self-gratitude can become a grounded way to build self-trust, self-attunement, and emotional steadiness.

This episode is for anyone feeling anxious, burnt out, or stuck in self-criticism, especially when traditional “just be grateful” advice feels dismissive. You will learn how to practice self-gratitude without turning it into another task, and how to stay compassionate without bypassing real pain.

Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach and author who supports people through complex, real-life change using a trauma-informed, non-prescriptive approach. She also created a self-gratitude journal and is launching a course called From Pressure to Path.

• Self-gratitude is honest recognition, not forced positivity or “good vibes only.”

• Notice your inner critic first, then create a small pause to choose a kinder response.

• Regulation works better when you meet yourself where you are, not who you “should” be.

• Sustainable change comes from support and compassion, not pressure, shame, or perfectionism.

• Gratitude can feel unsafe in grief or depression; start with validation, then offer gentle perspective.

• Use quick prompts or bullet notes to retrain your brain to see your effort, not only your flaws.

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