314: Cultivating Calm and Safety with Serotonin
Because this year’s holidays are different from how we’ve celebrated in the past, we could all use a little help making the most of them. Serotonin regulates impulsivity, anger, and aggressiveness, and helps us feel calm and safe. And who couldn’t use a little more comfort and safety this year?
We’ll cover:
What serotonin is
The benefits of serotonin and what it does (influences mood, anger, impulsivity, aggressiveness, and more)
How to increase serotonin levels through exercise, spending time in nature, meditating, and tapping into touch
When to use increased serotonin levels, including during tough conversations or when we need a boost of creativity
Links Discussed
Episode 294: How to Tap Away Anxiety and Reprogram Your Brain
Episode 181: Sleeping When It’s Best For You with Dr. Michael Breus
Tweet me your biggest takeaways from the episode at @KariGormley—I’d love to hear from you!
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Kari Gormley:
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