Gratitude can feel impossible when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or overwhelming — and yet this is when we need it most.

In this episode, we explore why gratitude often feels out of reach during stressful seasons, and why shifting your practice inward (toward gratitude for yourself) is one of the most powerful healing tools available.

I share three simple, grounding practices that help you:

• Build internal stability when the world feels unpredictable

• Strengthen resilience and emotional safety

• Reconnect to your worth, enoughness, and inner strength

• Experience gratitude as empowerment — not performance

This episode is a gentle invitation to honor where you are, celebrate who you are, and remember that gratitude begins with you.

Note: This podcast shares ideas for personal development, reflection, and healing. It is not a substitute for professional mental-health support.

Remember how fun it was to be scared as a kid? Haunted houses, scary stories, and Halloween thrills made fear feel playful — even exciting. But as adults, fear often feels heavier: anxiety, doubt, and self-criticism replace curiosity and courage.

In this Halloween-inspired episode of A Well Cared For Human, Kory M. Shrum shares two powerful tools for transforming fear: self-belief and curiosity. You’ll learn how to reframe fear as an opportunity for growth instead of paralysis, and how to bring back the light-hearted bravery we once had as children.

Plus, Kory introduces her newest release, Final Cut — a chilling new collection of Halloween ghost stories — and other spooky reads to keep you company this season.

Tune in to reconnect with your courage, rekindle your curiosity, and remember that fear doesn’t have to control you. Learn more at www.awellcaredforhuman.com

Addiction can take many forms: substances, screens, shopping, work, or even relationships. In episode 141 of A Well Cared For Human, your host Kory opens up about her personal journey of overcoming several addictions over the years and share the five practices that helped her break the cycle.

You’ll learn:

• What addiction really looks like (and how to spot it in your own life)

• The mindset shifts that make recovery possible

• Five simple, compassionate steps to start healing

• How to rebuild trust with yourself along the way

This episode was made with love and lived experience, but it is not a substitute for professional help. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a qualified mental health or addiction professional. 💙