I’m just gonna say it: safe, non-judgmental, compassionate connection is one of the most powerful tools for healing. Why? Connection is necessary for all humans. By nature, we are meant to be connected. People are a social species and we thrive better in communities when we all work together.

How does that translate to healing from physical or emotional illness? Well, let’s start by thinking of the opposite. The pandemic. During the covid-19 pandemic, large numbers of people were completely isolated. Social separation significantly increased the risk of heart disease, stroke, elevated blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, dementia, sleep disturbance and depression.

If isolation and loneliness can increase health issues, then can connection heal? The simple answer is yes.

Think about this: Have you ever been in the presence of another person that you can talk to about anything, without being judged or criticized? How did you feel while you were genuinely sharing with someone who cares?

Did you notice that oxytocin, a neuropeptide that counters stress and lowers cortisol was being produced?

Or did you notice the shift in the state of your nervous system from that sense of agitation (fight or flight) into a state of ease (rest and digest) where cellular repair, tissue regeneration, and better digestion occur?

Being in the presence of someone who cares about you and what you’re saying can lift your mood and even change your biochemistry. If you want to boost your health even further you can even engage in shared laughter, because laughter is medicine.

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, increases blood flow, and relieves physical tension. A study in Norway found that people with a strong sense of humor outlived those who don’t laugh as much.

So find ways to connect in a space where you’re listened to, heard, and cared for because it’s good for you!

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