Katie Utterback, CLC
Katie Utterback, CLC
#024 Gratitude + The Spirit of Thanksgiving
#024 Gratitude + The Spirit of Thanksgiving
#024 Gratitude + The Spirit of Thanksgiving
Monday 22nd November 2021
Katie Utterback shares her Thanksgiving journey of finding joy and gratitude while healing from narcissistic abuse in 'Healing Laughter'.
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Katie Utterback, CLC
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Get the buttons here!Thanksgiving Joy: Embracing Gratitude and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
Thanksgiving is a chance to just be who you are, to be grateful, to eat too much, to be with people that you love and to be able to tell them how much you love them, to be able to tell people that you're grateful for them and for everything that you have in life, and that's actually really beautiful that we have this time where we're allowed to be thankful out loud.
Thanksgiving can be a tricky time for anyone estranged from their family, especially when dealing with the aftermath of narcissistic abuse. In this heartwarming episode of 'Healing Laughter', Katie Utterback, CLC, opens up about her own struggles with the holiday and how she found a path to joy and gratitude despite her challenging family dynamics. Katie shares how she transformed her fear, obligation, and guilt into a celebration filled with fun and creativity.
By reimagining Thanksgiving through the lens of what her inner child needed—vibrant décor, delightful food, and the company of friends—she discovered a way to feel less guilty and more grateful. Katie also dives into the importance of self-care and recognizing small victories on the road to recovery. She touches on the concept of 'idiot compassion'—the tendency to forgive and enable harmful behavior—and how it can stall personal growth.
Instead, she encourages listeners to focus on gratitude and appreciate the blessings in their lives. This episode isn't just about surviving the holidays; it's about thriving and finding joy in new traditions. Whether you're dealing with similar family issues or just looking for ways to infuse more gratitude into your life, Katie's insights offer a refreshing perspective on healing and personal growth.
Tune in to discover how laughter and creativity can turn a potentially difficult holiday into a time of genuine joy and thankfulness.