318: Using Endorphins to Manage Stress and Build Resilience
We know exercising releases endorphins—but what are they, really? This week we’re talking all about endorphins, the neurotransmitters and hormones often thought of as chemical messengers.
We’ll cover:
What endorphins are
The benefits of endorphins and what they do (managing pain, regulating stress, and building resilience are just a few of their many perks!)
How to increase endorphin levels through both exercise and other activities
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