Summary In this episode, Liv and Meli explore the profound impact of gratitude on happiness and longevity. They discuss how practicing gratitude can transform one's perspective, helping individuals navigate difficult emotions and experiences. The conversation emphasizes the importance of authenticity in gratitude practices, encouraging listeners to connect deeply with their feelings of gratitude rather than merely going through the motions. They also address the potential pitfalls of using gratitude as a means of gaslighting oneself, urging listeners to maintain honesty in their gratitude practices. Takeaways Gratitude can lead to increased happiness and longevity. Practicing gratitude is essential, especially during tough times. Authenticity in gratitude practices enhances their effectiveness. Gratitude can serve as a tool for perspective and self-reflection. It's important to feel gratitude genuinely, not just performatively. Gratitude helps in navigating difficult emotions and experiences. A consistent gratitude practice can shift your overall lens on life. Gratitude can help you identify when to let go of unhealthy situations. Being specific in gratitude practices enhances their impact. Gratitude should not be used to justify unhealthy situations. Sound Bites "Gratitude is a tool for perspective." "You get to be happy right f*****g now." "Honesty is specific." Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Gratitude 03:08 Practicing Gratitude in Daily Life 06:15 Authenticity in Gratitude 09:05 Navigating Difficult Emotions with Gratitude 11:58 Gratitude as a Tool for Perspective 15:05 Gratitude and Self-Reflection 17:58 The Balance of Gratitude and Honesty 20:48 Avoiding Gratitude Gaslighting 25:57 Outro (Show notes and captions are AI-assisted. All other content is human-made, original, and proprietary. The fact that we need to make this distinction is WILD!)