How does building a relationship with a horse actually change the way our brain processes social information? Join Dr. Esther Adams as she explores the fascinating field of social neurobiology in the context of animal-assisted therapy. This episode illuminates how interacting with a cognitively flexible partner like a horse can activate and reshape our brain's circuits for empathy, emotional control, and social understanding. Discover the science that explains how this unique partnership reduces stress hormones and enhances our social cognition, providing a biological basis for psychological healing. This is a look at the brain science behind the bond.

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