11/14/2025
And honestly… it’s one of the most underrated forms of healing.
We talk so much about diet, exercise, chiropractic care, supplements, mindset, nervous system regulation, and all the pieces that go into living a healthy life — but we rarely talk about how powerful shared happiness actually is.
When you share a smile, a moment of gratitude, a tiny win, or even a simple “you made my day,” your brain releases the same feel-good chemicals that lift mood, reduce anxiety, and quiet the parts of the nervous system tied to stress and depression. In other words: happiness isn’t just emotional… it’s physiological.
And here’s the wild part — when you share it, it doesn’t divide. It multiplies. It fills the room, your relationships, your nervous system, your workouts, your willingness to take care of your body, even the way you show up for yourself.
Happiness makes you:
• more likely to choose the healthy meal
• more consistent with movement
• more disciplined with your chiropractic care
• more patient with your healing journey
• more resilient when life gets heavy
Because when your nervous system feels safe and supported, your whole body responds. Stress hormones drop. Inflammation lowers. Motivation rises. Healing becomes easier.
So share the good moments. Share your wins — big or small. Share the laugh that surprised you, the quote that inspired you, the PR in the gym, the progress in your health, the choice you made today that the “old you” never would’ve made.
Happiness never runs out by being given away…
But depression and loneliness do lose some of their power when you let people in.
Take care of your body. Nourish it. Move it. Align it.
Take care of your mind. Protect it. Rest it. Fill it with joy.
And don’t forget to share the parts of your life that light you up — someone you love might need the spark. ❤️Dr. Jess
