As a Ph.D. in psychology, here’s one truth I’ve seen again and again — every single one of the 7.3 billion humans bumbling around this planet is chasing one thing: happiness. Sure, we all take different routes to get there. Some go after money. Others chase fame, power, or six-pack abs. But the endgame is the same — we all just want to feel good.
Now here’s the kicker: science (yes, real science, not Instagram-quote “wisdom”) has actually figured out what makes us happier. And one of the top tools in the happiness toolbox? Gratitude.
To help us go deep on the art and science of gratitude, I invited someone who knows her stuff — my badass fiancée, Joree Rose. In this episode, we break down why gratitude works, how to do it without sounding like a cheesy Hallmark card, and what gratitude traps to avoid (because yes, you *can* screw this up). Joree’s the real deal — she just dropped her latest book, *A Year of Gratitude*, and trust me, it’s not your average “just be thankful” fluff.
**About Joree Rose:**
Joree Rose, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mindfulness ninja, retreat leader, and all-around wisdom-dropper. She’s coached thousands of people into happier, less-anxious lives with practical tools grounded in awareness, compassion, and a healthy dose of real talk. She’s the host of the *Journey Forward® with Joree Rose* podcast and the author of *A Year of Gratitude: Daily Moments of Reflection, Grace and Thanks*, along with two mindfulness books for kids: *Squirmy Learns to be Mindful* and *Mindfulness, It’s Elementary*. She’s been featured everywhere from OprahMag.com to NBCnews.com to KTLA. Basically, she’s a rock star in the world of personal growth.
Grab your copy of *A Year of Gratitude* on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com) or head over to [JoreeRose.com](https://www.joreerose.com). Your happiness will thank you.
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Wanna Go Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole? Here’s Where to Stalk Us (Respectfully):
👔 For Dr. John’s work helping execs and high performers stop silently imploding:
👉 [GuideToSelf.com](https://GuideToSelf.com)
💔 Curious about the couples counseling magic John’s doing with the amazing Joree Rose, LMFT
👉 [LoveIsntEnough.net](https://LoveIsntEnough.net)
(*Spoiler: Love isn’t enough, but skills, self-awareness, and maybe a glass of wine are.*)
🎙️ For all things caveman evolution, podcast-style:
👉 [TheEvolvedCaveman.com](https://TheEvolvedCaveman.com)
💃 For Joree’s powerhouse work helping women ditch burnout, find joy, and stop dating emotionally unavailable man-children:
👉 [JoreeRose.com](https://JoreeRose.com)
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💼 **LinkedIn:** [Dr. John Schinnerer](http://linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnerer)
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