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#231 – Adaptation and why it’s important to our metabolic health, stress, and trauma | Dr. Casey Means & Dr. Molly Maloof - (Replay)

LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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Dopamine and Serotonin: Seeking pleasure and finding balance

This chapter explores the role of dopamine and serotonin in our reward circuitry and overall well-being. It discusses the impact of living in a dopamine-driven society and how seeking constant dopamine rewards can hinder true happiness. The chapter also touches on the concept of deprivation, adaptation, and the ability of the prefrontal cortex to overcome desires.

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