In this episode of The Self Help Show, Gina opens a new chapter on the body—exploring how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs directly shape your physical health. From the gut-brain connection to stress, gratitude, and neuroplasticity, discover how to bring your mind and body into balance.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The science behind the mind-body connection

How stress impacts your physical health

The role of gratitude, meditation, and neuroplasticity in healing

Why social relationships and self-compassion affect longevity

Practical steps to strengthen mental and physical balance

Chapters

• Welcome & announcements (new chapter + upcoming guests)
• What is the mind-body connection?
• The gut-brain connection & nutrition basics
• Neuroplasticity and creating positive change
• Stress, cortisol, and your body’s health risks
• The healing power of positive emotions
• Gratitude, meditation, and mindfulness in practice
• Social relationships, isolation, and longevity
• The placebo effect and how the mind influences healing
• Sleep, rest, and emotional regulation
• Breathing techniques & nervous system reset
• Key takeaways and closing reflections

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