Loretta Graziano Breuning

Loretta Graziano Breuning is an author, speaker, and psychologist best known for her Neuro Negotiations and Brainology programs. She is the author of the award-winning books I, Mammal and The Science of Positivity. She is a pioneer in the field of neuroscience, helping individuals navigate the mental, emotional, and physical landscape of life.

Before earning her doctorate in psychology from the University of California at Berkeley, Breuning taught grades Kindergarten through grade eight. This experience shaped and shaped Breuning’s insight into the power of positivity and optimism as powerful tools to assist and guide both children and adults. This insight was cemented in her first book, I, Mammal.

In I, Mammal, Breuning explains her evolutionary theory of emotions and the importance of training your inner mammal through self-awareness and understanding the mechanics of your emotions. The book explores the connection between our impulses, instincts and behavior the role of passion and pleasantness in our lives. Breuning illustrates how understanding how your inner mammal works can help nurture lasting, meaningful relationships. The book also offers real-life exercises to help readers get better at expressing themselves, making decisions, and cultivating more out of life. I, Mammal was one of Oprah’s featured books on happiness, won an Indie Excellence Awards, and is a recipient of the Axiom Business Book Awards.

After the success of I, Mammal, Breuning released The Science of Positivity. This book guides individuals through grounding their emotions in scientific truth and teaching the skills to self-regulate in order to have a more positive outlook on life. Throughout the book, Breuning provides neuroscience-based strategies to help readers identify and shift their emotions in order to make more mindful decisions, gain emotional resilience, and engage in healthy relationships. The scientific framework Breuning presents helps readers understand their own emotions and the emotions of those around them.

Breuning’s books offer readers an immersive experience into neuroscience, emotional education, and the power of positivity. Her theories, strategies, and techniques help individuals broaden their self-awareness and make more mindful decisions that lead to a healthier life.

In addition to her books, Breuning is also the creator of the Neuro Negotiations and Brainology programs. Both focus on brain-based emotional learning and strengthen the mind-body connection. They target conflict resolution in personal, business, and romantic relationships. Breuning’s Neuro Negotiations program has been featured in multiple media outlets including Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. The New York Post has called her an Expert on Taming Inner Mammals.

Through her books, programs, and speaking engagements, Breuning’s mission is to help people understand the science of their emotions so they can maximize their personal and professional growth. With her expertise in the scientific field, Loretta Graziano Breuning is a leader in the neuroscience community.