Career Revolution With Dr. Ck Bray | A Place To Fix, Change Or Create Your Best Career

Today, Dr. Bray delves into the fascinating realm of social neuroscience, connection and what happens in your brain when you feel isolated or left out. Dr. Bray will share why our brains are inherently designed for social interaction, especially during the holidays. The need to connect with others is a primary driver of human behavior, as vital as our basic needs for food or shelter. This idea is supported by neuroscientific research, showing that social connections are deeply rooted in our neural circuitry. Dr. Bray will also discuss the impact of social pain and pleasure and the parallels between physical and social pain, illustrating how social rejection activates similar neural pathways as physical pain. This finding underscores the intense impact that social experiences can have on our wellbeing. Conversely, positive social interactions trigger pleasure centers in the brain, underlining the joy and satisfaction derived from meaningful connections. Lastly, he will examine the implications of our social na