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Episode 109: Does Your Body Have a Mind of Its Own?

Psychology Has It Backwards

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The Effects of Stress on the Body

Stressful thinking influences the body's response, leading to the production of excess cortisol, which can be measured in saliva tests. The presence of excess cortisol does not cause stress but signals stress in the body. Our thoughts create our experiences, and the body reacts based on the information provided by these thoughts, indicating a simple yet profound connection between our mental and physical well-being.

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