The Gratitude We Never Talk About: Finding Thanks When You're Running on Empty

Thanksgiving is supposed to to feel warm and magical... but for many of us, it just feels like another thing on our already overloaded plates. In this episode of Exhausted Sparrows Unite, we strip away the Hallmark version of gratitude and dive into the real stuff- the quiet, imperfect, deeply human thanks that shows up when life is messy, busy, or breaking us open. 

Join Krista for a refreshingly honest look at:
- Why the "holiday mindset" feels so impossible when your'e overwhelmed
- The hidden gratitudes exhausted people carry without even realizing it
- How to rewrite the classic Thanksgiving script into something more authentic
- Finding meaning in the chaos, the exhaustion, and the tiny moments of peace
- What Thanksgiving looks like for those who are grieving, alone, or navigating tough family dynamics
- How gratitude can coexist with burnout, boundaries, and emotional survival

Whether you're hosting he whole crew or spending the day quietly on your own, this episode will help you breathe deeper, notice the small mercies, and reclaim Thanksgiving in a way that actually feels like you.