Cortisol Community

❤️ Hugging And Cuddling ❤️

In our hyperconnected digital world, we’re experiencing a « touch deficit » and physical connection is the answer: Mental wellness – Hugs release oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin while reducing cortisol, naturally alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms. Stress regulation – Just 20 seconds... read more

Stress Management

Stress isn't the enemy. Unmanaged stress is. Last week, a leader I work with told me, "I don't have time to manage my stress — I'm too busy managing the crisis." That sentence is the crisis. Here's the good news: stress doesn't need a retreat or a 5 AM routine to manage. Small, consistent... read more

Nature is awesome!

Your brain doesn’t magically switch stress off when you look at a fern, but something real and fascinating does happen. The moment your eyes trace its repeating leaf patterns, your nervous system starts responding in subtle ways you rarely notice. That quiet pull is not imagination. It is biology... read more

Self care

Be sure you take the time for self care & stay away from people who stress you out & cause your cortisol to spike on the regular. It's no good for your mind body & soul.

A Kiss

A kiss isn’t just romantic… it’s biochemical. When you kiss someone you’re emotionally connected to, your brain releases dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin—chemicals linked to pleasure, bonding, and emotional stability. This creates a powerful sense of closeness, reward, and well-being. At the... read more

Exercising for scoliosis

When I was growing up, a lot of what I was told to do for scoliosis was just wrong for me. At a treatment centre I even got strung up on one of those racks that would hold me upside down from my ankles, and uhm.. Ouch??!! Me having hypermobile joints meant that that didn't necessarily do much for... read more