I recently received an email from Shameless Mom Rachel that brought me to tears.  She talked about her experience with Postpartum Depression and suicidal ideation and how The Shameless Mom Academy has been part of her healing.  Her words of gratitude were humbling, to say the least.     Rachel’s email inspired me to create this episode on gratitude.  I am so grateful Rachel shared her story.  Her story will help Shameless Moms, for sure.  Our stories connect us to each other and inspire us to reach out of our comfort zones.  Our stories are essential for learning and healing and growing.  This is why I share so many of my stories.     In addition to my gratitude for Rachel’s story, I want to share 10 ways gratitude can improve your life.  If you think gratitude is a little too “woowoo” for you, this list is for you!     Last, but not least, I want to share my friend Scott Colby’s upcoming event, The Ultimate Gratitude Challenge.  Scott will be sharing interviews with 35 of his colleagues (myself included) over the course of 35 days.  Scott’s interviews are all about how gratitude helped people out of addiction, loss and grief to improve self worth, relationships and overall quality of life.  Scott has a fabulous line up of interviewees.  This entire summit is online and free.     Links Mentioned: Article: The 31 Benefits of Gratitude You Didn’t Know About: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life  Scott Colby’s Ultimate Gratitude Challenge Shameless Mom Interview with Jen Briggs