How Gratitude Impacts Your Brain, Body, & Success

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Nov 26, 2025

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Michael Bernard Beckwith

In this enlightening discussion, Jim Kwik, a memory coach, emphasizes how gratitude can ground the nervous system and improve focus. Neuroscientist Dr. Joe Dispenza reveals that gratitude can enhance immune function and alter physiology by replacing fear with thankfulness. Spiritual leader Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith discusses the transformative power of words and illustrates how recognizing small wins can shift your mindset. Together, they explore practical exercises to cultivate gratitude and its profound impact on personal success and well-being.

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INSIGHT

Gratitude Journaling Boosts Goal Success

A gratitude journal helps people get significantly closer to their goals by reinforcing positive, adaptive thinking.
Regular gratitude reshapes biology and psychology to support resilience and manifestation.

ADVICE

Practice Gratitude Aloud Daily

Do a daily gratitude practice and express it aloud to actually feel the emotion and calm your nervous system.
Use family meal check-ins by sharing three things you're grateful for to train the gratitude muscle.

INSIGHT

Gratitude Tunes Your Brain's Spotlight

Gratitude activates the reticular activating system to spotlight opportunities and resources you already have.
The brain filters for what you prioritize, so gratitude biases attention toward positives.

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A growing body of evidence has shown that having a simple gratitude practice has the potential to improve everything from your sleep to your immune health. On today’s show, you’re going to learn the science behind gratitude, plus tangible tips and strategies you can use to cultivate more gratitude in your life.

On this compilation episode, you’re going to learn about the transformative power of gratitude and how to implement gratitude strategies to improve your life. You’re going to learn from some of the most influential neuroscientists, learning experts, and psychologists, including Dr. Daniel Amen, Jim Kwik, Dr. Elissa Epel, and more.

Gratitude is a powerful muscle you can build, and I hope these insights help you live a more grateful and fulfilled life. I’m grateful to you for tuning in to this special episode of The Model Health Show. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

How gratitude can help you reach your goals. (1:01)
Why gratitude is grounding for your nervous system. (4:25)
A simple exercise you can use to cultivate more gratitude. (5:17)
How gratitude can activate your reticular activating system. (7:24)
The importance of celebrating your successes, even the small ones. (16:30)
Why thankfulness is one of the key parts of manifestation. (17:47)
How gratitude can improve immune function. (21:17)
Why seeking happiness doesn’t work. (25:57)
The importance of bookending your day with joy and happiness. (26:23)
A daily exercise you can use to practice gratitude. (32:55)
How to set up your environment for more happiness. (34:55)
The difference between information that informs and transforms. (37:43)
How changing your perception can change your life. (42:25)

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