Dr. Paula teaches the fundamentals about neurotransmitters and hormones during the very first day of the summer retreats each year. Once you understand how your brain works and that your thoughts create a chain reaction that influences release and uptake of glycoproteins, which can then influence glands to release or not release hormones that travel through the blood and have an effect on the biochemistry of your entire body, you can start to understand the importance of the mind-body connection! This gets everyone on the same foundation to grasp the science behind confidence, success, and introduces our first few new tools for better self-talk and self-esteem.
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