Episode 307

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26th Jun 2024

Stress and Gratitude: A Conversation with Dr. Laura Carapella

About the Guest(s):

Dr. Laura Carapella earned her doctorate degree at Columbia University and has achieved tenure at two colleges in New York state. With over 25 years of experience teaching health behavior and human dynamics, she has also conducted over 200 leadership workshops, retreats, and keynotes. Dr. Carapella is known for her passion for helping individuals feel seen, heard, and understood, especially during periods of transition. She is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a mother of two boys, a spouse to a chiropractor, and a dog mom to their pets.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Money Roots, Dr. Laura Carapella discusses stress, anxiety, and the impact of gratitude on mental well-being with host Kate Welker. Dr. Carapella shares insights from her research, focusing on proactive gratitude as a tool for rewiring the brain and reducing anxiety levels. By shifting from judgment to productivity, individuals can experience cognitive restructuring, enhanced neurotransmitter function, and reduced fear and anxiety.

Key themes in the episode include:

  • Drastic increase in anxiety levels over the years
  • The benefits of gratitude in rewiring the brain and reducing anxiety
  • Practicing proactive gratitude beyond current boundaries and shifting from judgment to productivity

Key Takeaways:

  • Over the years, there has been a significant increase in anxiety levels, with gratitude showing promise in reducing anxiety and fostering well-being.
  • Proactive gratitude involves moving beyond current boundaries, replacing judgment with appreciation, and authentically believing in what one is grateful for.
  • Shifting from judgment to productivity can lead to cognitive restructuring, enhanced neurotransmitter function, and reduced fear and anxiety.
  • Practicing gratitude in challenging moments can result in a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being.
  • Gratitude serves as an opportunity for growth, change, and a shift in perspective towards life’s experiences.

Notable Quotes:

  • "Anxiety was playing a significant role in our students' lives, prompting me to focus on researching the effects of gratitude." - Dr. Laura Carapella
  • "Proactive gratitude involves moving beyond current boundaries and replacing judgment with appreciation." - Dr. Laura Carapella
  • "Gratitude rewires the brain, enhances neurotransmitter function, and fosters cognitive restructuring." - Dr. Laura Carapella

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Amy Irvine

As a kid, I always liked numbers. I would spend hours creating math problems and solutions. Whenever I wanted to play math teacher, my brother was forced to be my student! Given my love of facts and figures, it’s really no surprise that I chose a career where I work with numbers.

I believe that you can use your dollars and cents to create and live a meaningful life unique to your own dreams and desires. I started Rooted Planning Group because I wanted to offer financial PLANNING services. Our profession has a tendency to focus on “assets under management,” but I wanted to focus on the journey of your life (what I refer to in the podcast as your financial “vineyard”). I truly believe that, like wine, life and finances have different palettes that should be celebrated and not judged.

My journey as a business owner was not a direct path; it’s more of a long and winding road. Over the course of the past 30 years, I’ve worked in various financial services positions, but I’m most proud of the ensemble of women that I’ve brought together at Rooted Planning Group.

I am the author of Uncork Your Finances and the podcast host of Money Roots.

I also co-founded the Southern Tier Women's Financial Conference in 2014, an annual event dedicated to collaboration, networking, and financial education for women.