{"id":49189,"date":"2025-12-15T15:03:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truecare.org\/?p=49189"},"modified":"2025-12-31T11:28:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T19:28:05","slug":"gratitude-influences-health-with-mimi-mateo-the-o-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truecare.org\/blog\/gratitude-influences-health-with-mimi-mateo-the-o-factor\/","title":{"rendered":"Gratitude Influences Health with Mimi Mateo, CNM, CDE | The O Factor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The O Factor Episode 3: Gratitude Influences Health with Mimi Mateo\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SxSIu6JSlV8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Gratitude is much more than \u201cjust think happy thoughts.\u201d In this week\u2019s episode, Dr. Ota\u00f1ez and <strong>Mimi Mateo, CNM, CDE<\/strong>, TrueCare\u2019s <strong>director of wellness &amp; belonging<\/strong>, explore gratitude as a practical skill that can support well-being, reduce stress and strengthen connection, especially during seasons that can feel emotionally and financially heavy.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Hear why gratitude is not denial, how small practices can help the brain shift out of constant \u201cthreat mode,\u201d and how TrueCare supports whole-person health through care teams and resources that address real-life barriers like food insecurity, transportation and navigating coverage.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Gratitude isn\u2019t toxic positivity.<\/strong> It works best when it starts with honesty about what\u2019s hard, not pretending everything is fine.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Small routines matter.<\/strong> A simple daily reset like <strong>\u201cOne Good Thing\u201d<\/strong> can help people notice what\u2019s steady and supportive, even during stressful weeks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Health is shaped by real life.<\/strong> Stress, food access, transportation and uncertainty all impact health, which is why whole-person care matters.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Your long-term health is a team effort.<\/strong> TrueCare\u2019s approach relies on multidisciplinary teams (clinical, behavioral health, navigation, education and more) because no one person can do it alone.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>What We Covered<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">If you\u2019ve been feeling stretched thin lately, you\u2019re not alone. These are a few practical takeaways from the conversation that you can try immediately.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Gratitude isn\u2019t about being cheerful 24\/7<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">It\u2019s about giving your mind and body a chance to reset. Research has linked gratitude practices with improved well-being and resilience over time. Dr. O references a Harvard-published study that found higher gratitude levels were <strong>associated with<\/strong> a lower risk of mortality from certain causes. The bigger takeaway: Gratitude can be a supportive habit, especially when stress is high.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>A simple tool you can use immediately: \u201cOne Good Thing\u201d<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Mimi shares <strong>One Good Thing<\/strong>, a practice introduced at TrueCare that takes about one minute:<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>What\u2019s one good thing that happened in the last 24 hours?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">It can be small (good coffee, a kind text, a quiet moment, a child laughing). Small is the point. Our brains naturally store negative experiences more easily (it\u2019s protective). This practice helps intentionally balance that wiring by noticing something good and naming it.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">If you want to try it, here are easy places to put it:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Before bed<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">At dinner<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">At the start of your workday<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">At the beginning of a meeting<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Better questions create better connection<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Dr. Ota\u00f1ez also shares reflection questions used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/gratitude-enhances-health-brings-happiness-and-may-even-lengthen-lives-202409113071\">gratitude-focused research<\/a>. You don\u2019t need a journal or a perfect routine. You just need a moment of attention. Examples include:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">What happened today that was good?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Who am I grateful for?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">What am I looking forward to this week, month or year?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">What is something kind someone has said or done lately?<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">One question that tends to hit hardest (in a good way):<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>\u201cWhat am I taking for granted that I can be thankful for?\u201d<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>When the holidays don\u2019t feel \u201chappy\u201d<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Dr. Ota\u00f1ez and Mimi acknowledge something people don\u2019t say enough out loud: The holidays can be stressful. They can bring grief, financial pressure, family tension, loneliness, anxiety and burnout. It\u2019s OK to name hard feelings first. Gratitude works better when it\u2019s grounded in reality, not used as a way to silence emotions.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Whole-person care and resources at TrueCare<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">TrueCare works to reduce barriers that can prevent people from accessing care, including:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Transportation challenges<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Not knowing what services exist or how to access them<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Stress and uncertainty that make it harder to seek care<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/programs-resources\/health-insurance-assistance\/\">Navigating insurance<\/a>, food benefits and community resources<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Mimi highlights resources and teams that support whole-person wellness, including <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/programs-resources\/community-programs\/#food\">food support programs<\/a>, patient navigation and <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/programs-resources\/community-programs\/\">resource support<\/a>, and a culture that recognizes the role of kindness, connection and community engagement in overall health.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core\">About the Guest<\/h5>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Mimi Mateo, CNM, CDE,<\/strong> is TrueCare\u2019s <strong>director of wellness &amp; belonging<\/strong>. She is a certified nurse midwife and certified diabetes educator and earned her master\u2019s degree in midwifery from Yale University in 1989. With more than 36 years dedicated to community health centers, Mimi\u2019s work focuses on compassionate care and supporting well-being and belonging for both patients and employees.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Educational information only; not a substitute for personal medical advice.<\/strong> Talk with your provider about what\u2019s right for you and your health care needs.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Need help with insurance or food benefits?<\/strong> Our <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/programs-resources\/health-insurance-assistance\/\">enrollment specialists<\/a> can walk you through Medi-Cal, Covered California and CalFresh so cost isn\u2019t a barrier to care.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Ready to prioritize your health?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/schedule-a-flu-shot-online\/\">Get your flu sho<\/a>t and <a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/schedule-an-appointment\/\">get care today<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Summary Gratitude is much more than \u201cjust think happy thoughts.\u201d In this week\u2019s episode, Dr. Ota\u00f1ez and Mimi Mateo, CNM, CDE, TrueCare\u2019s director of wellness &amp; belonging, explore [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":49192,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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