Exploring the Role of the Hippocampus in Memory and Learning.
Do you need help remembering things or learning new concepts? If so, it could be related to the hippocampus. Located in the temporal lobe of your brain, the hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped structure responsible for processing memories and forming new…
GABA – A Calming Neurotransmitter
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter that acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This means that it helps to reduce the activity of neurons in the brain and nervous system and has a calming effect. GABA…
Balancing Hormones: Is Cortisol the Key?
Do you feel stressed, sluggish, and exhausted after a long day at work? If so, chances are that your body is producing too much of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol has been linked to disrupted sleep patterns, increased appetite, irritability, and fatigue —…
Amygdala Hijack: Why You Push Beyond Your Limits (and How to Stop It)
Pushing yourself hard, grinding through long hours, and always going the extra mile can feel like the right thing to do—until it’s not. If you’re constantly running on empty, feeling like you have to prove something, or just can’t seem to hit the brakes,…
Dopamine: A Feel-Good Chemical That’s Good for You?
Most of us are familiar with dopamine, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter molecule released by our brains when we do something that feels rewarding. But did you know that research has shown this chemical can benefit your overall mental and…
#BetterByFriday – Control the Controllables: What You Can Do Right Now
Each week, I try to share something practical that helps my clients get Better By Friday. This week’s focus? A mental tool I come back to often—especially in stressful or uncertain moments: Control the Controllables In it, I walk through Stephen Covey’s…