The Gift of Gratitude: Appreciation as Alchemy, with Sharon Hurley Hall | Ep. 30

Gratitude is a verb. It must be felt, implemented, and expressed.In the Season 1 finale of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa is joined by her big sister Sharon Hurley Hall, author of I’m Tired of Racism, for a heartfelt conversation about the power of appreciation, especially when the world feels heavy. Just in time for Thanksgiving, and the holiday season, this episode invites you into a tender and transformative space to reflect, reconnect, and reclaim gratitude as a gentle-yet-potent force for healing. Lisa and Sharon talk about sisterhood, softness, and how appreciation can transform not only our inner world but also the structures around us. Whether you are already living the soft life or just beginning to explore it, this episode will meet you where you are.From this reflective conversation led by two second-generation Reiki Masters, you will discover:🙏🏾 The sacred connection between gratitude and grace🙏🏾 How to embrace and embody appreciation as a practice🙏🏾 How appreciation connects to liberation, healing, and community care for Black women🙏🏾 What it means to stay grounded in softness during stressful seasons🙏🏾 Meditations and mindfulness practices to help you create your own space to exhaleThis milestone 30th episode is a beautiful close to Season 1. Tune in and give yourself permission to breathe, reflect, and receive. It is time to exhale.Remember to: Listen, follow and rate on SpotifyListen, follow, rate, and review on AppleListen, follow, and rate on AudibleWatch, subscribe, and comment on YouTubeShare your favorite episode with someone! 😊 Get a copy of Space To ExhaleSign up for The Gentle Breath newsletterCREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Sharon Hurley Hall, author of I’m Tired of Racism, and Founder of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter.👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great Exhale⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the episode? Write a review! 😊🙏🏾SHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Sharon on:LinkedInLearn more:Subscribe to Sharon’s Anti-Racism NewsletterBook Sharon to speakJoin SHHARE (Sharon Hurley Hall’s Anti-Racism ExperienceFor updates, visit SharonHH.comCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn MoreSpace To ExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngageShare your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShowRate & Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the episode? Rate it and write a review! 😊🙏🏾GET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of the multi award-winning book Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Already read it? Leave a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Goodreads. (Or all three! 😊)ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:It is time to exhale: to say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning author, activist, founder of The Great Exhale, and leader in the rest movement for Black women, provides you with an uplifting and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft life.As a soft Black woman, and an advocate of rest for Black women, Lisa supports readers via modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework. This inspiring self-help book guides you on a life-changing journey to:Know Yourself: Remember who you are, align with your values, and celebrate your strengths.Love Yourself: Practice positive self-talk, select your close circle, and prioritize rest.Be Yourself: Show up authentically, protect your energy, and live a soft, centered, serene life.Ready to exhale? Get your copy today. Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold. Need several copies for your book club, event, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.