Dear Friend, Have you ever experienced an adrenaline rush? What was it like?

Dear Friend, Cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, gets a bad rap as the stress hormone. But is it always a villain?

Dear Friend, Oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone,” supports our ability to feel love. Feelings of love help us demonstrate empathy and compassion for ourselves and others, enabling us to develop positive relationships.

Dear Friend, Last week, we suggested taking inventory of the “feel-good” hormone dopamine, which can feel like a wild rush. This week, we’re paying attention to serotonin, which promotes feelings of joy and well-being.

Dear Friend, Welcome to the middle of summer and our email series on neurotransmitters. Since dopamine hits abound in summer, we’ll start with this “feel-good” hormone.