As we enter the holiday season, so many words and phrasesare thrown around. In this episode, Caitlin and her guest Erica dive into one of those words – gratitude. Caitlin describes Erica as “human sunshine” so she was the perfect person to talk through this word with. Caitlin talks about why she chose Erica for this word, and tells a funny story about how Erica helpedher “practice” podcasting more than a year ago. Erica’s gratitude and positivity have been tested more than once through a variety of things. She opens up about those specific events including a tough breakup and a sensitive holiday season with her family. She shares practical things she does to feel grateful everyday. Listeners are also in for a pleasant surprise guest about halfway through. It will feel like you are in the room with this set of dorm room neighbors, turned roommates, turned lifelong friends. Enjoy this special episode!

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Episode Timestamps:

0:00 – Introductions

2:15 – Introducing Erica: “Human Sunshine”
4:10 – Why Gratitude Was the Perfect Word for This Episode

6:05 – The First Ever Practice Interview (Throwback Story)

8:40 – How the Podcast Format Evolved Over Time
10:20 – Slowing Down Enough to Notice What You Have
12:45 – Why Gratitude Feels Especially Needed This Season
14:30 – Erica’s Definition of Gratitude
16:55 – The “Three Gratitude Things” Nightly Habit

19:40 – Shifting Your Perspective on Tough Days
22:15 – Caitlin on Why Erica’s Presence Feels Grounding
24:50 – Practicing Gratitude in Real-Time Moments
27:30 – What We’re Grateful for Right Now
30:55 – Holiday Traditions, Family, and Simple Joys
33:40 – How Gratitude Shapes Your Daily Mindset
36:05 – Life Experiences That Make Gratitude Deeper
38:50 – Choosing How You React to Hard Situations
41:10 – Why Gratitude Is a Practice, Not a Trait
44:25 – Small Moments That Make the Day Feel Meaningful
47:10 – Final Reflections and Today’s Takeaway

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