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The Science of Gratitude: Striving, Meaning, and Why Entitlement Steals Our Joy with Dr. Bob Emmons

Gratitude is one of the most researched, and misunderstood, topics in psychology.

In this episode of Grow the Good, I sit down with Dr. Bob Emmons, one of the world’s leading gratitude researchers, for a candid, nuanced conversation about what gratitude really is, where it comes from, and how it shapes our striving, relationships, and sense of meaning.

What makes this conversation especially rich is Bob’s journey. Long before he became known for gratitude research, his work focused on striving, goals, and purpose. It’s a foundation that deeply informs how he thinks about gratitude today. Bob…

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