BRAIN BENEFITS OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS

from The Healthy Brain Podcast · host Heather Kolwich, MA CCC-SLP, RYT, Certified Health and Wellness Coach

In this episode of The Healthy Brain Podcast, I discuss the brain benefits of positive emotions, explaining how positive emotions like gratitude, joy, and hope can change the brain through three main mechanisms: affecting neurotransmitter release, promoting neuroplasticity, and altering brain activity patterns. Join the BUILD A STRONGER BRAIN PROGRAM:https://heather-kolwich-a97a.mykajabi.com/bsb

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