#173 Ditch the Gratitude Practice and Do This Instead — How Being a Mermaid Brought Me Tears of Joy
Tue Nov 11 2025
Have you ever filled out your gratitude journal like an A-student… only to feel like you’re just checking boxes, not actually feeling the joy you’re supposed to feel?
What if real happiness isn’t in the list—but in the permission to fully BE in the life you’ve created?
In this episode, Claudia-Sam shares a surprising lesson from a mermaid retreat in Australia—yes, mermaid tail and all—that brought her to tears of pure joy.
If you’ve ever wondered why checking off your gratitude list still leaves you searching for more, or if you’re ready to move from “I should be thankful” to “I’m truly, viscerally happy”—this conversation is for you.
You’ll walk away with:
* Practical ways to access Euphoria—no mermaid tail required
* How to spot when your gratitude practice is on autopilot—and how to change it
* The simple, expansive shift that can turn everyday moments into tears-of-joy happiness
Claudia-Sam shares her true story of living her dream (as a mermaid and moving countries) and how the experience changed her perspective on gratitude, ambition, and Being Enough
This episode is for the woman who suspects there’s more to life than ticking gratitude boxes, who craves a secret permission slip to feel deeply happy (NOW), and who’s ready to savour—not just achieve—her dreams.
Ready to toss your checklist and dive in?
Connect with Claudia-Sam, and join the conversation by leaving a 5-star review of the podcast and comment on Spotify if you’d like to hear how life kept surprising her with ease on her travels.
Reach out to Claudia-Sam on Instagram @coachclaudiasam with any episode request.
You are allowed to be tears-of-joy happy—right now.
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Have you ever filled out your gratitude journal like an A-student… only to feel like you’re just checking boxes, not actually feeling the joy you’re supposed to feel? What if real happiness isn’t in the list—but in the permission to fully BE in the life you’ve created? In this episode, Claudia-Sam shares a surprising lesson from a mermaid retreat in Australia—yes, mermaid tail and all—that brought her to tears of pure joy. If you’ve ever wondered why checking off your gratitude list still leaves you searching for more, or if you’re ready to move from “I should be thankful” to “I’m truly, viscerally happy”—this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away with: * Practical ways to access Euphoria—no mermaid tail required * How to spot when your gratitude practice is on autopilot—and how to change it * The simple, expansive shift that can turn everyday moments into tears-of-joy happiness Claudia-Sam shares her true story of living her dream (as a mermaid and moving countries) and how the experience changed her perspective on gratitude, ambition, and Being Enough This episode is for the woman who suspects there’s more to life than ticking gratitude boxes, who craves a secret permission slip to feel deeply happy (NOW), and who’s ready to savour—not just achieve—her dreams. Ready to toss your checklist and dive in? Connect with Claudia-Sam, and join the conversation by leaving a 5-star review of the podcast and comment on Spotify if you’d like to hear how life kept surprising her with ease on her travels. Reach out to Claudia-Sam on Instagram @coachclaudiasam with any episode request. You are allowed to be tears-of-joy happy—right now.