Discover the healing benefits of hugs for a better world.
Healing Through the Power of Hugs
Discover the healing benefits of hugs for a better world.
Embrace the Healing Power
Our Mission
At Heart 2 Heart Hugs, we are dedicated to promoting the understanding of the science of hugging and how hugs heal people.
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Founder's Story
Jessica Milligan
Heart 2 Heart Hugs was born from a simple yet powerful belief: human connection heals. Founded by Jessica Milligan, this global movement began with one intention — to normalize the understanding of the science that when we hug each other we have the ability to heal each other.
Heart2heart Hugs was an epiphany Jessica had while lying paralyzed in the hospital after the accident which broke her neck and changed her life forever. She was abused by a couple of nurses and it made her think how nurses and doctors have to go to work everyday to care for and nurture people, but might not be going home and getting the care and nurturing that they need. It made her remember how during the Covid pandemic loved ones were hugging each other through plastic tents just to get the energy they needed to help heal them.
She woke up out of a deep sleep and all she could think was Heart2heart Hugs. She started researching about hugs and found the proven science of how a 22 second hug causes our brains to release "feel good" chemicals i.e. Dopamine, Oxytocin and Seratonin. These natural chemicals give us a euphoric feeling, while feeling nurtured and cared for, connecting our heart's energy with the other person.
Being a Reiki practitioner, Jessica thought of how we have the ability to connect with each other's energy via our biofield, our largest organ that hasn't been talked much about in the past, but is now becoming recognized as more research about it is coming into the light. We can conciously connect the energy in our hearts.
A lot of times when we hug people, we get a shoulder, a pat on the back, or a few second hug where you feel very minimal connection with the other person. We also seemingly naturally, hug on our right sides, even though our hearts are on our left side of our body. We should be connecting on the left sides of our body so that our hearts can be as close together as possible.
Our hearts are vortexes of energy, and when combined create a bigger more powerful vortex. This is what creates the feeling of "being one" with someone.
Inheritantly we all want to feel like how we felt when our parents held us when we were babies. That feeling that makes us feel, nurtured, cared for and protected.
While the intention is there, "come here, let me give you a hug," Jessica wants to take the intention a step further bringing the awareness to the fact that when we hug each other, we have the ability to heal each other.
Jessica's mission is to normalize the understanding of the science of how hugging heals us. Hugs make us feel good, raising our vibration which raises the collective vibration of the planet, helping to make the world a better place!
Mission
To teach and normalize the science of how hugs heal us individually raising our vibrations, therefore raising the collective vibration of humanity.
travel the world offering heartfelt, healing hugs and joyful connection to individuals and communities — inspiring emotional resilience, unity, and human kindness across cultures.
Vision
A world where every human being experiences the power of presence, the freedom to express joy, and the healing of unconditional connection — starting with one hug.
Want to bring Heart 2 Heart Hugs to your community or follow Jessica’s journey?
🌍 Visit: heart2hearthugs.org
📧 Contact: connect@heart2hearthugs.org
📸 Follow: @Heart2HeartHugsWorldwide on Instagram
Success Stories
Hear inspiring stories from individuals whose lives have been positively impacted by our initiatives. These testimonials showcase the profound effect of human connection and the healing power of hugs.
Events and Workshops
Join us for events and workshops aimed at fostering connection and understanding. These gatherings provide a safe space to learn about the benefits of hugs and meet like-minded individuals.
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Your contribution helps us spread the message of healing through the power of a simple hug. Join us in our mission to transform lives and promote well-being. Every donation counts and brings us one step closer to a healthier world.
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