skip the candy and try THIS instead


Construction paper hearts...

Gooey Elmer’s glue...

Glitter! (Remember glitter? And how it got EVERYWHERE? Apparently the environment will be dealing with it a lot longer than I will)

Candy!!

This is what I remember from my Valentines Days past. In my house we didn’t buy a pack of valentines from Publix. I had to MAKE mine with scissors and markers and sequins (if I was lucky).

And they usually involved some of my attempts at cute rhymes.

But did you realize we’re sending valentines even without the cute poems, heart themes, and pink sparkles?

I’m talking about what your heart’s electromagnetic energy field is throwing out into the world all day, every day.

Seriously.

Your heart isn’t just pumping blood. It’s sending out an electromagnetic signal that extends up to 5 feet outside of your body!

And the super crazy part?

Other people can pick up on it.

Researchers have found that our heart’s energy can sync up with the people (and pets!) around us. We know this because they can see another person's heart rhythm in someone's brain!

That “weird vibe” you feel when you walk into a room?

That’s not just in your head—it’s in your heart.

And today’s video is all about this field and some other cool heart-brain stuff.

They say love is in the air… but what if it’s actually in your heart’s energy field?

Some science behind it:

  • The heart’s electromagnetic field is 60x stronger than the brain’s electric field and 100x stronger magnetically.
  • Your heart has its own network of neurons (called the cardiac ganglia) that can influence your emotions, decision-making, and even your stress levels.
  • When we’re close to someone, our heart rhythms can influence each other’s brain waves.
  • Even pets can pick up on and sync with your heart’s rhythm. Those cozy moments with your fur baby might be literally changing your energy field.

This means if you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, you could be sharing that energy with others—even without saying a word.

But the good news?

Calm, gratitude, and love are just as contagious.

Whether you’re seeing clients or just trying to move through the world with good energy, it’s worth knowing how this works.

This Valentine’s Day it’s not just about the cards, romance, or even the chemistry.

It’s real, measurable science which is so effing cool (even if it sounds pretty unsexy). And no glitter anywhere!

So, what’s your heart putting out today?

Cheers to healthy brains,

Dr. B

Jessica Beachkofsky, MD

Your friendly online psychiatrist!

P.S. Here’s your Valentine from me! (Hint: it’s the video 😉)

P.P.S. Here are some links to articles on this topic

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