ENHANCING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE®
When we think about habits, we often focus on the ones we want to break, whether it’s drinking, smoking, or overeating. These habits are usually driven by the brain’s desire for pleasure, often mediated by a powerful neurochemical called dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in how we feel pleasure, and …
As a therapist, I often discuss the importance of mental health and the various factors that contribute to it. One of the lesser-known but crucial elements in maintaining and improving our cognitive and emotional well-being is something called Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF. In this post, I’ll break down what BDNF is, why it’s important, …
Welcome to the blog that COVID birthed. I have fully engaged my brain’s “flow” state since the first week in April. I just was laser-focused on getting this done! What is “flow” state you ask? The experience matches its name, you go with the “flow” as a continuum. It’s when we push our body …