In this episode, we'll peek at neuroscientific changes with drops in various hormones in women over 40 — and how that impacts mood and life experience. We'll also look at how desire and motivation may shift from something that used to arrive on its own to something we can instead pursue with intention. We'll talk about why your brain is remodeling rather than "declining," and how we can use "intentional pleasure" and creative projects to help reawaken motivation, desire, and life force.

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In this episode, we'll peek at what's actually happening in your brain when you read, and look into why it's even better than just the relaxation benefits. We'll talk about measurable brain connectivity changes from reading fiction, how your brain simulates a character's physical experience, and a fascinating parallel between reading eye movements & emotional processing.

Wanna try reading a very short romantica fiction?

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Romantica Stories for Women over 40

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oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to actualize our mindset, psychology, & neuroscience for more creativity, happiness & success!

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Mindset Oracle Workbook

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NOTE: The views & opinions presented here are purely for the fun of discourse, intended for personal self-improvement, education, or entertainment only. This podcast should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Following any suggestions or mentioned products does not guarantee specific results & Christine Collins / Raven Mosaic, LLC may not be held liable for any decisions or damages allegedly resulting from this content. Any references to 3rd party / potentially copyrighted material is unintentional. Accuracy is the goal, but information can change - so please take it all with a grain of salt. Thank you & enjoy!

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In this episode, we'll peek at why desire shifts after 40, and the neuroscience of "responsive desire" — how dopamine, anticipation, and being desired (not just desiring) drive arousal. We'll talk about why fiction can help build these pathways on purpose, and why it's a tool for your real relationship, not a replacement for it.

Wanna try reading a very short romantica fiction?

Peek here at the ones i mentioned in the podcast!

Romantica Stories for Women over 40

. . .

oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to actualize our mindset, psychology, & neuroscience for more creativity, happiness & success!

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Available in digital or full color paperback:

Mindset Oracle Workbook

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Make sure to “boop” the subscribe link!

& come play on socials:

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8 minute morning

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NOTE: The views & opinions presented here are purely for the fun of discourse, intended for personal self-improvement, education, or entertainment only. This podcast should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Following any suggestions or mentioned products does not guarantee specific results & Christine Collins / Raven Mosaic, LLC may not be held liable for any decisions or damages allegedly resulting from this content. Any references to 3rd party / potentially copyrighted material is unintentional. Accuracy is the goal, but information can change - so please take it all with a grain of salt. Thank you & enjoy!

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In this episode, we'll peek at the neuroscience of adult coloring — and why you can't worry and color at the same time. We'll talk about flow state, amygdala calming, & bilateral brain activation. We'll also cover why this hits differently for neurodivergent brains, and why low-demand creative activities like this are actually a nervous system need.

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oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to actualize our mindset, psychology, & neuroscience for more creativity, happiness & success!

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Grab your copy of my Oracle Mindset Workbook - "Reclaim Your Muchness," with 22 unique oracle cards... Each oracle card is paired with a 5-min Mindset exercise in a gorgeous Alice in Wonderland theme!

Available in digital or full color paperback:

Mindset Oracle Workbook

. . .

Make sure to “boop” the subscribe link!

& come play on socials:

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. . .

Want a freebie?

Try this 8-min. meditation to get your day started high vibe!

8 minute morning

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SocialBee!

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NOTE: The views & opinions presented here are purely for the fun of discourse, intended for personal self-improvement, education, or entertainment only. This podcast should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Following any suggestions or mentioned products does not guarantee specific results & Christine Collins / Raven Mosaic, LLC may not be held liable for any decisions or damages allegedly resulting from this content. Any references to 3rd party / potentially copyrighted material is unintentional. Accuracy is the goal, but information can change - so please take it all with a grain of salt. Thank you & enjoy!

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In this episode, we'll peek at hidden language patterns that reveal what's really going on underneath our words. We'll talk about the language behind power dynamics, emotional connection, and how our underlying beliefs & past negative experiences pop up in our messaging. We'll see why pain-based messaging backfires, & offer practical ways to shift language patterns & support the nervous system.

. . .

oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to actualize our mindset, psychology, & neuroscience for more creativity, happiness & success!

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Grab your copy of my Oracle Mindset Workbook - "Reclaim Your Muchness," with 22 unique oracle cards... Each oracle card is paired with a 5-min Mindset exercise in a gorgeous Alice in Wonderland theme!

Available in digital or full color paperback:

Mindset Oracle Workbook

. . .

Make sure to “boop” the subscribe link!

& come play on socials:

follow me on facebook

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my website

. . .

Want a freebie?

Try this 8-min. meditation to get your day started high vibe!

8 minute morning

. . .

SocialBee!

i am a proud affiliate for SocialBee, get a SocialBee FREE Trial with my link!

(watch my 6-min video on how I use it)

. . .

NOTE: The views & opinions presented here are purely for the fun of discourse, intended for personal self-improvement, education, or entertainment only. This podcast should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Following any suggestions or mentioned products does not guarantee specific results & Christine Collins / Raven Mosaic, LLC may not be held liable for any decisions or damages allegedly resulting from this content. Any references to 3rd party / potentially copyrighted material is unintentional. Accuracy is the goal, but information can change - so please take it all with a grain of salt. Thank you & enjoy!

pop me a note! i can't reply, but love hearing your thoughts!

Support the show

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• Hypnosis Audios
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• Visualizations
• Meditations

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In this episode, we'll peek at whether scary fictional content is actually good for your brain... and why the neuroscience might surprise you. We'll talk about what happens when your body reacts to something it knows isn't real, and why that can build resilience. We'll also cover why the TYPE of "recreational fear" matters, and why what works for one person may not for another.

. . .

oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to actualize our mindset, psychology, & neuroscience for more creativity, happiness & success!

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Grab your copy of my Oracle Mindset Workbook - "Reclaim Your Muchness," with 22 unique oracle cards... Each oracle card is paired with a 5-min Mindset exercise in a gorgeous Alice in Wonderland theme!

Available in digital or full color paperback:

Mindset Oracle Workbook

. . .

Make sure to “boop” the subscribe link!

& come play on socials:

follow me on facebook

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my website

. . .

Want a freebie?

Try this 8-min. meditation to get your day started high vibe!

8 minute morning

. . .

SocialBee!

i am a proud affiliate for SocialBee, get a SocialBee FREE Trial with my link!

(watch my 6-min video on how I use it)

. . .

NOTE: The views & opinions presented here are purely for the fun of discourse, intended for personal self-improvement, education, or entertainment only. This podcast should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Following any suggestions or mentioned products does not guarantee specific results & Christine Collins / Raven Mosaic, LLC may not be held liable for any decisions or damages allegedly resulting from this content. Any references to 3rd party / potentially copyrighted material is unintentional. Accuracy is the goal, but information can change - so please take it all with a grain of salt. Thank you & enjoy!

pop me a note! i can't reply, but love hearing your thoughts!

Support the show

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• Visualizations
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In this episode, we'll peek at how the vagus nerve relates to anxiety & stress responses, and look at 4 free, accessible tools you can use anytime, anywhere, to relax yourself. We'll talk about vagal tone, why vocal vibration is one of the best free tools for anxiety, & how techniques like audible humming, chanting & yogic breathing quickly calm the nervous system.

. . .

oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to actualize our mindset, psychology, & neuroscience for more creativity, happiness & success!

. . .

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Grab your copy of my Oracle Mindset Workbook - "Reclaim Your Muchness," with 22 unique oracle cards... Each oracle card is paired with a 5-min Mindset exercise in a gorgeous Alice in Wonderland theme!

Available in digital or full color paperback:

Mindset Oracle Workbook

. . .

Make sure to “boop” the subscribe link!

& come play on socials:

follow me on facebook

follow on insta

my website

. . .

Want a freebie?

Try this 8-min. meditation to get your day started high vibe!

8 minute morning

. . .

SocialBee!

i am a proud affiliate for SocialBee, get a SocialBee FREE Trial with my link!

(watch my 6-min video on how I use it)

. . .

NOTE: The views & opinions presented here are purely for the fun of discourse, intended for personal self-improvement, education, or entertainment only. This podcast should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Following any suggestions or mentioned products does not guarantee specific results & Christine Collins / Raven Mosaic, LLC may not be held liable for any decisions or damages allegedly resulting from this content. Any references to 3rd party / potentially copyrighted material is unintentional. Accuracy is the goal, but information can change - so please take it all with a grain of salt. Thank you & enjoy!

pop me a note! i can't reply, but love hearing your thoughts!

Support the show

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• Hypnosis Audios
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• EFT (tapping) Videos
• Visualizations
• Meditations

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In this episode, we'll peek at why your brain treats every visible piece of clutter like an open browser tab it can't close. We'll talk about what's actually happening in your visual cortex, why a "mess" triggers a low-grade stress response (even when you stop noticing it), and why this hits differently for ADHD & neurodivergent brains.

. . .

oh hi & welcome to “Not Entirely Unlike Tea” – i’m christine collins & together we'll explore how to actualize our mindset, psychology, & neuroscience for more creativity, happiness & success!

. . .

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Hypnosis & Mindset Membership
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. . .

Grab your copy of my Oracle Mindset Workbook - "Reclaim Your Muchness," with 22 unique oracle cards... Each oracle card is paired with a 5-min Mindset exercise in a gorgeous Alice in Wonderland theme!

Available in digital or full color paperback:

Mindset Oracle Workbook

. . .

Make sure to “boop” the subscribe link!

& come play on socials:

follow me on facebook

follow on insta

my website

. . .

Want a freebie?

Try this 8-min. meditation to get your day started high vibe!

8 minute morning

. . .

SocialBee!

i am a proud affiliate for SocialBee, get a SocialBee FREE Trial with my link!

(watch my 6-min video on how I use it)

. . .

NOTE: The views & opinions presented here are purely for the fun of discourse, intended for personal self-improvement, education, or entertainment only. This podcast should not be treated as medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Following any suggestions or mentioned products does not guarantee specific results & Christine Collins / Raven Mosaic, LLC may not be held liable for any decisions or damages allegedly resulting from this content. Any references to 3rd party / potentially copyrighted material is unintentional. Accuracy is the goal, but information can change - so please take it all with a grain of salt. Thank you & enjoy!

pop me a note! i can't reply, but love hearing your thoughts!

Support the show

. . .

Wanna try a little Hypnosis for yourself?

Join The Poth™ (Hypno-Pothecary)™

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A cozy, On-Demand mindset portal you can use any time and in your own comfy space!

You'll get access to an array of mindset tools including:

• Hypnosis Audios
• Yoga Nidra Audios
• EFT (tapping) Videos
• Visualizations
• Meditations

It's like having a Hypnotherapist in Your Pocket.

Use code: podcast-poth at checkout
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Try The Poth™

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