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The Brain, the Body and Resilience (part two)

Let’s quickly review what happens to the brain and the body when we face situations that require resilience. When you experience an extreme trauma or stressor, your physiology undergoes radical changes. Beginning in the depths of your brain, neurotransmitters and hormones tell your body that you are undergoing some type of threat. The adrenal glands, [...]

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