220. Teen Health: The Power of Gratitude and Spiritual Wellness

Timestamps:

 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

 00:49 - The Problem: Negativity in Virtual World

 01:40 - The Power of Gratitude

 02:25 - Morning Gratitude Practices

 03:38 - Focus on Happy Memories

 04:00 - Finding Your Higher Purpose

 04:30 - The Science of Purpose

 05:08 - Q&A: Carbs & Healthy Alternatives

 06:27 - Mind, Body & Soul Connection

 06:55 - Advice for Parents

 07:46 - Failure as Part of Success

 08:16 - Spiritual Connection & Community

 08:21 - What The Holistic Kids Do

 08:47 - Q&A: Best Cooking Oils

 10:20 - About the Book

 11:26 - Q&A: Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables

 14:02 - Wrap-Up & Call to Action

 14:33 - Outro & Disclaimer

 

₹Teen Health Revolution: The Power of Gratitude and Spiritual Wellness
Welcome to another Monday Live episode of The Holistic Kids Show, where kids educate and empower kids from the inside out! In this transformative session, we explore how spiritual health and gratitude can revolutionize your teen years.

The Problem with Negativity: In today's world, we spend hours in a virtual reality that only highlights the good in people's lives, making it easy to view our own lives as "less than." This negative comparison leads to harmful self-talk, which affects our subconscious mind and can even lead to physical sickness.

The Solution: Gratitude & Positive Mindset
We share powerful practices to rewire your brain for positivity:
Morning Gratitude Ritual: Say 10 things you're grateful for each morning
Sticky Note Strategy: Place gratitude reminders around your home
Gratitude Journaling: Daily practice to shift your subconscious mind
Reframing Negatives: Turn challenging situations into opportunities for growth
Finding Your Higher Purpose:

Everyone has been put on this planet for a unique purpose. Through mindfulness and gratitude, you can develop a positive attitude and discover what you're meant to do. Research shows that having a strong sense of purpose:

Reduces stress hormone (cortisol) levels
Prevents self-esteem from fluctuating based on social media likes
Improves overall health markers
Builds resilience during challenging times

Live Q&A Highlights:
Best cooking oils: Avocado and olive oil (non-GMO options)
Healthy carb alternatives: Focus on vegetables vs. ultra-processed carbs
Getting kids to eat vegetables: Sneaking them into smoothies, using hunger timing, and removing junk food from the house

About Our Book: We're celebrating being bestselling authors! "Teen Health Revolution" is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores. The book features:

Section 1: Why we need this revolution (statistics and rates)
Section 2: The REVOLUTION acronym - principles for each letter
Section 3: Healing 20 chronic conditions naturally

What The Holistic Kids Do: ✓ Practice daily gratitude ✓ Focus on positives automatically (it's now in our subconscious!) ✓ Maintain a strong spiritual connection ✓ Stay connected to something bigger than ourselves ✓ Work toward a higher purpose

Key Takeaways:
Gratitude is a universal spiritual practice that positively affects your brain, body, and behavior

90% of our thoughts and actions come from our subconscious mind
Positive energy boosts optimism and prevents disease
Your failures don't define you - setbacks are actually steps forward
You attract what you put out into the universe
Join us every Monday for more live sessions where we answer your questions about holistic health, nutrition, and teen wellness!

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The statements and views reflected are not to be taken as medical advice.

 

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Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD