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169: How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey

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Dopamine Is More Than Just a Pleasure Chemical

Dopamine drives a lot of our biological functions. It helps us think logically and creatively. But it also has a darker side that is more worth illuminating as it relates to two ideas: stimulation and acquisition, accomplishment. The more we're driven to acquire more, the more we're propelled by dopamine.

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