Music can significantly influence mood and emotions, often leading to feelings of happiness for several reasons: Dopamine Release: Listening to music you enjoy can trigger the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This chemical release can create feelings of joy and euphoria similar to other pleasurable experiences like eating or exercising….
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Distinguishing Between Normal Reactions To Motherhood, Postpartum Depression, And Postpartum Psychosis
Adjusting to new motherhood often involves a range of emotions and experiences some can be positive and others can be challenging. Next, we will help you distinguish between a normal reaction to motherhood and signs of postpartum depression, or postpartum psychosis. Distinguishing between normal reactions and when it may be time to seek help can…
Understanding and Addressing the Sensitive Issue of Suicide
Suicide is a deeply sensitive and complex issue that affects individuals and communities around the world. It’s a topic that deserves thoughtful discussion and compassionate understanding. In this post, we’ll explore the realities of suicide, risk factors, warning signs, and how to support those in need. The Reality of Suicide According to the World Health…
Introspection and Self-Reflection
If you are feeling stuck, confused, unsure, or scared about the future or about what direction you want your life to head in then it may be time for some introspection and self-reflection. We have a lot of conversations in our lives, but the most important ones are the ones that we have with ourselves….
How to protect your mental health if you get COVID
Healing with Music: Calming Meditation Playlist
Music and sound can be a valuable resource in the healing journey. Music is part of my everyday life and I incorporate it into my daily routine to help me manage the stressors of life that we all go through. The past year and a half has been difficult for all of us. We have…
Music For the Soul
Music has always been a big part of my life. It’s been one of the things that I could always turn to, when I needed to tune out the sound of the world, put things on pause and just experience some awesome music! The music that we gravitate to does something for us, it lightens…
Cleanse Your Mind Body and Soul
When’s the last time you cleansed your mind, body, and soul? When was the last time you reset? Took time off for yourself to go outdoors. To go to the beach, the forest, or the mountains. When is the last time you read your favorite book, listened to some music, enjoyed a movie, went on…
It’s ok. Take your time, there is no rush.
Shout out to all the healers that are working overtime during these trying times. Thank you for caring, thank you for listening, thank you for giving hope, thank you for saving lives. Remember that these times are difficult for everyone, including you. Remember that it is ok to not be ok. It is ok to…
The Psychpod Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1 December 2020
Welcome and thank you for joining The Psychpod gang! This is a safe, judgment free zone, were we accept everybody who seeks to be inspired, educated, and intrigued. Let’s focus on building human connections and resilience to help us get through these changing times. If you haven’t already done so subscribe to our social media…