⏱️ millionaireME Minute: Introducing the Wellness Navigator and Holistic Health Guide, Christine Despres

Jon Goodman

7d • General discussion

Greetings!

It’s Tuesday, December 9th.

There are 22 days left in the year.

The following is compliments of the Wellness Navigator herself,

@Christine Despres

, taken directly from my newsletter, “Advice for the Good Life,” posted weekly to my advisory business website, www.joncgoodman.com.

Suffice it to say, Christine is as good as they come for all things wellness in the quest for that happy, healthy, wealthy, wise life!

Without further ado, meet Christine! 👋

Navigator and Holistic Health Guide: , Christine Despres, RN, NBC-HWC, CDP

A More Peaceful Holiday Starts in Your Mind

Inspired by the work of Dr. Daniel Amen

December is a month filled with beauty, celebration, reflection — and often stress. Your brain feels every bit of it. The busier the season becomes, the more your mind craves calm, clarity, and direction.

That’s why this is the perfect time to anchor into a simple, science-backed gratitude ritual. And as I move through Dr. Amen’s Elite Brain Health Coaching Course, I am more convinced than ever: when you fall in love with caring for your brain, everything in your life gets better.

Why Gratitude Is a Brain-Boosting Power Tool 🧠

⬇️ It lowers cortisol (your stress hormone).

When you practice gratitude, your brain shifts out of “threat mode.” This calms your brain’s alarm system—and signals your body to produce less cortisol.

Lower cortisol = less tension, fewer racing thoughts, better sleep, and a steadier mood.

⬆️ It boosts serotonin & dopamine (your feel-good neurotransmitters)

Gratitude activates the same reward pathways that light up when something wonderful happens.This is why even a 30-second gratitude moment can create a noticeable emotional lift.

🔸Serotonin supports mood, emotional stability, and a sense of well-being.

🔸Dopamine boosts motivation, focus, and energy.

The Holiday Gratitude Shift

December can activate pressure, comparison, and emotional overload. Gratitude has the opposite brain effect:

✅ It softens your stress response

✅ It refocuses your brain on what’s going well

✅ It improves connection and compassion

✅ It helps you feel more present, more peaceful, and more grounded

The more I learn in my training with Dr. Amen, the more I understand how these small daily habits create real structural brain changes.

What you do every day matters to your brain, so let’s do more of what it loves.

This isn’t fluff — it’s neuroscience. 🤓

I am enlightened, energized, and gathering even more science-backed data that continues to reinforce a powerful truth: A healthy brain is the foundation for a fulfilling life. 💫

When you fall in love with caring for your brain, and your health, happiness, and clarity will naturally expand.

This holiday season, let’s make intentional gratitude a priority.

It only takes a few minutes to shift perspective and see your day from a brighter angle. Your brain will be so grateful!

Happy Holidays to You and Yours!

With gratitude,

Christine

Your Wellness Navigator

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