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Your Brain On Gratitude: The Neuroscience Of Gratitude And How To Do It Right
With Douglas Robson
We all know the importance of gratitude, but hardly any of us know how it works and what the best gratitude looks like. The answers to both will surprise you as they did me! Neuroscience has recently become very interested in gratitude and what it does to our brains. I wanted to share this research with you to show you the great benefits it has in store. This course will change the way you think about gratitude forever. I’ll uncover the four levels of gratitude, explain how each works, give you practical advice, and finish by showing you the “Ultimate Gratitude Practice. I’ll start by explaining the roots of gratitude and some of my favorite studies highlighting how beneficial it is. We will then move on to how your brain processes gratitude and how it can change the structure and functionality of your brain. From that point on we use this knowledge to build up 4 levels of gratitude, from easiest and least potent to hardest and most impactful. They all have their place and I want you to experience them all so will dedicate a whole episode to each sometimes more. The result will be a high-level understanding of gratitude that will help you get the most out of every gratitude practice. You’ll also have what I call the “ultimate gratitude practice” which will be a culmination of everything we have learned so far. By the end of this course, your brain will thank you!
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4.9 stars
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Recent Reviews
Nichole
January 23, 2026
Really enjoy your courses! Thank you!
Mariana
January 16, 2026
Thanks for a well organized course! I truly enjoy it and will do it again. It is very hands on and with practical techniques to look deeper into Gratitude and integrate it mindfully into my life. The four levels of Gratitude make so much sense! The relationship of Intention and Attention is what I felt your course was based on. I have lots a wonderful intentions through the day, paying attention and acting on them is key. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart!
Ruth
January 8, 2026
Awesome course. Learned a lot. Absolutely recommend it. Thank you
Moira
November 26, 2025
One of the most informative and practical courses on gratitude I have ever come across. So many practical actions to incorporate in to every day life, Thank you x
Shelly
November 23, 2025
Exceptional course! I’m grateful for so many elements within the presentation, the vocal tone, the beautiful delivery, and the lovely and gentle nature of the course. Thank you, I look forward to finding more opportunities to journey alongside
David
November 19, 2025
I’ve listened to countless meditations and several courses on gratitude on Insight Timer over the last 7 years. This 8 session course was the best by far. Doug Robinson uses his own experiences, educational resources and offers practices to incorporate gratitude into our daily lives. I also love Doug’s fun and gentle personality that he brings to each session. Namaste, Rex in Chicago
Jennifer
November 5, 2025
Extremely helpful 🙏🏼💚
Nass
October 24, 2025
Strongly recommend this course for its graceful marriage of science and mindfulness. Done the course 2 times and it’s still interesting.
Luca
October 18, 2025
I loved it! So clear and easy to follow. Thanks Douglas that is what I needed❤️
Namory
October 13, 2025
This was a very informative and engaging course on gratitude. I learned a lot that I am incorporating into my daily practice. Thank you for this valuable course.
Cheryl
September 29, 2025
Excellent teaching on gratitude and practices that are easy and effective.
Andres
September 17, 2025
Great exercise to be consciente of the good things we have in life and appreciate them
Lori
September 15, 2025
Awesome course. I love that it is science based.
Karen
August 30, 2025
A lot of good information to absorb but I’ve been thinking about it after each day. So I guess that’s a great thing. And such a nice voice. Thank you.
Mark
August 15, 2025
This course provided some practical tools and thought patterns I can implement each day to cultivate an “attitude of gratitude”. I had never considered the benefits to my spirit of receiving gratitude from someone else. I often express it and now will have a new frame for the reciprocal benefits!
Paul
August 15, 2025
Useful practical, one of the. Eat courses I've done on InsiteTimer.
Mike
July 31, 2025
Fantastic course beautiful buildup that takes you from level to level into the world are very complex gratitude. His voice is easy to listen to his words are hitting the right spot. I’ve learned I’ve enjoyed thank you thank you thank you
Darell
July 25, 2025
Namaste
Scott
July 24, 2025
I found this course on gratitude very helpful! I am one who prefers to reflect on things in writing, so the integration of journaling into each days’ course was very helpful for me. Thank you!
Wen
July 22, 2025
Really helpful. Thank you. I especially enjoyed the tangible actions that you presented to help process gratitude. Thank you!
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