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Embracing the Holidays: Mindfulness and Gratitude Practices – Podcast

Episode 160 Nov 29, 2024
Embracing the Holidays: Mindfulness and Gratitude Practices – Podcast

In our special Thanksgiving episode, we talk with Dr. Natalie Grandy about the importance of gratitude and mindfulness during the holiday season. Dr. Grandy shares her insights on how mindfulness, defined as the awareness that arises from paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally, can enhance emotional well-being. She delves into the benefits of mindfulness in managing reactions, reducing rumination, and increasing life satisfaction. The episode also touches on managing family stress during holiday gatherings using mindfulness and values-alignment strategies.

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Natalie Grandy, PhD, PsyD

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Natalie Grandy, PhD, PsyD

Dr. Grandy is a Licensed Psychologist who strongly believes that curiosity and compassion are at the heart of change and is committed to her own journey of life-long learning and development. She graduated from the University of Akron with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, where she received extensive training in psychological research, treatment, and assessment. Dr. Grandy works with adults whose concerns range from the stress of normal life to severe and debilitating mood and anxiety disorders. She is passionate about meeting patients where they are by working to deeply understand their current concerns and by exploring alongside them valuable avenues for change. She believes strongly that knowledge is empowering and thus, much of her therapy involves helping patients develop a deeper understanding of their own motivations and behaviors and sharing knowledge regarding the science of human psychology. Areas of specialty include treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and clinical assessment.
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