Gratitude is at The Health Feast

In this episode of The Health Feast, Dr. Rak and Po discuss the influence of gratitude on mental health. They share personal experiences, Po recalling his humble background and gratitude for life's simplicities. At the same time, Dr. Rak highlights how shifting focus from negativity to gratitude can enhance mood and mental health.

The conversation delves into the importance of mental fitness and mindfulness, using a meditation practice that emphasizes appreciating current possessions. They discuss the role of gratitude in healthcare and the interconnectedness of all beings, a concept prevalent in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Dr. Rak shares his experiences with depression and couples therapy, introducing the Imago dialogue, a communication method that begins with sharing appreciations. They also discuss the importance of understanding love languages and intentions, referencing relevant literature.

Reflecting on Po's experience of adversity, they discuss how gratitude can shift mindsets from scarcity to abundance. They share practical ways of implementing a gratitude practice, like keeping a gratitude journal, meditation, and creating a gratitude vision board.

The episode concludes with them acknowledging their audience and expressing their eagerness to continue learning and sharing, reminding listeners that they can find them at thehealthfeast.com, @thehealthfeast on Instagram and YouTube.

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