DiscoverExpanded Mamas#92: The Gratitude Practice That Actually Works: Science-Backed Tips for Busy Moms
#92: The Gratitude Practice That Actually Works: Science-Backed Tips for Busy Moms

#92: The Gratitude Practice That Actually Works: Science-Backed Tips for Busy Moms

Update: 2025-10-15
Share

Description

In this solo episode, Nicole breaks down the real science behind gratitude — how it rewires your brain, regulates your nervous system, and helps you stay calm and grounded in the chaos of motherhood.

You’ll learn why gratitude isn’t just a mindset shift — it’s a physiological one. Nicole shares how consistent gratitude practice boosts serotonin and dopamine, lowers stress hormones, and even supports your immune system. Plus, she offers practical, science-backed ways to bring gratitude into your day, even when you’re exhausted or overwhelmed.

  • How gratitude literally changes your brain’s wiring for positivity and calm

  • Why gratitude lowers cortisol and reduces inflammation

  • The difference between thinking gratitude and writing it down

  • Simple, actionable ways to practice gratitude daily — in under five minutes

  • How to integrate gratitude with breathwork and mindfulness for real nervous system regulation


Nicole is hosting a Gratitude Challenge on Instagram — a 30-day practice of small, meaningful gratitude prompts for moms.

Jump in anytime @expandedmamas to start practicing daily gratitude!

  • Access⁠⁠ Calm in 5 ⁠⁠and start regulating now!

    Join the waitlist for the ⁠⁠Expanded Mamas Collective


    Follow + Connect: Subscribe and leave a review

    Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠expandedmamas⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐


    Grab our evening journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Expanded Evening Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Discount Codes for some of my favorites:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Genuine Essiac⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Click the link for 10% off your order, or use code HOPE10

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regenalight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Click the link for 10% off your order, or use code NICOLE52385

    FREE 30 day ⁠⁠⁠⁠healthy habit reset⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


  • Comments 
    loading
    In Channel
    loading
    00:00
    00:00
    1.0x

    0.5x

    0.8x

    1.0x

    1.25x

    1.5x

    2.0x

    3.0x

    Sleep Timer

    Off

    End of Episode

    5 Minutes

    10 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    30 Minutes

    45 Minutes

    60 Minutes

    120 Minutes

    #92: The Gratitude Practice That Actually Works: Science-Backed Tips for Busy Moms

    #92: The Gratitude Practice That Actually Works: Science-Backed Tips for Busy Moms

    Nicole | Expand Wellness Coaching