As we step into Thanksgiving week, today’s episode invites you to pause—not just to appreciate the blessings around you, but to acknowledge the person who often gets overlooked: you.
Thanksgiving has traditionally been a day of gratitude, connection, reflection, and provision. But somewhere along the way, it became tangled with expectations, performance, and pressure. In this conversation, Peggy guides you back to the heart of the holiday—gratitude—and introduces the transformative practice of self-gratitude.
If you’ve ever poured into everyone else while running on empty, this episode will speak directly to your soul.
The true historical intention of Thanksgiving
Why self-gratitude is not selfish—but essential
How appreciating yourself strengthens emotional resilience
What science, scripture, and psychology reveal about gratitude
A short, guided Self-Gratitude Ritual you can practice daily
The overlooked power of thanking yourself
The nervous-system benefits of gratitude
How gratitude boosts neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine
Why acknowledging your worth is deeply aligned with humility and spiritual truth
How self-gratitude equips you to love others from fullness
Peggy leads listeners through a calming, heart-centered Self-Gratitude Ritual to ground your mind and body heading into the holiday season.
Before you give thanks for everything outside of you this Thanksgiving… pause and thank the person who keeps showing up every single day.
Self-gratitude is foundational. It strengthens the way you love, serve, and connect with others.
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