Mind-Body Connection How Health, Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors InteractMind-Body Connection How Health, Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors Interact
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Mind-Body Connection: How Health, Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors Interact Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 433 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Case Management Toolbox Sponsored
58:16•17 Oct 2019
The Mind-Body Connection: Unpacking Health, Thoughts, and Emotions
“What we do, including exercise, laughter, happy thoughts, doing things that make you happy and engaging with positive social supports, among other things, can all reduce cortisol, increase positive endorphins and possibly increase serotonin and dopamine levels.”
How do our thoughts and feelings shape our physical health? In this enlightening episode of the Counselor Toolbox Podcast, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes dives into the fascinating interplay between our minds and bodies. She explores how our health, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected, backed by the latest research on the limbic system, memory recall, and neurotransmitters. Dr. Snipes sheds light on how stress impacts our bodies and the crucial role of gut health in mental well-being.
Listeners will gain practical insights into lifestyle changes that can reduce HPA Axis activation and improve overall mental health. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in mental health and addiction counseling, offering practical tools to enhance your counseling skills. Tune in to discover how understanding the mind-body connection can transform your approach to mental health.
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