Episode #237: The Gratitude Trap - How to Stay Out of It

We're often told that gratitude is the answer, that if we could just appreciate what we have, everything would feel better. And while gratitude can be grounding and healing, there is a side of it that doesn't get talked about enough.

In this solo episode, I explore what happens when gratitude turns into pressure, when "I should be grateful" becomes a way of silencing your truth, minimizing your exhaustion, or staying stuck in a situation that no longer fits. This is what I call the gratitude trap, and it's one many physicians encounter, especially at moments of transition.

This episode is an invitation to reclaim gratitude as a source of support rather than self-abandonment. If you've ever questioned your career and then talked yourself out of listening to that inner voice, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• The difference between gratitude that expands you and gratitude that shuts you down

• How "I should be grateful" can quietly keep you stuck

• Why comparison is not a reason to ignore your own truth

• What authentic gratitude actually sounds like

• Signs your energy is contracting vs. expanding in your work

• How listening to discomfort can point you toward a better fit

• Using gratitude as support rather than pressure

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