Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin 187 — The Ultimate Guide to Hacking Your Brain Chemicals with Neuroscientist TJ Power
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Feb 17, 2025 
TJ Power, a neuroscientist and author of The Dose Effect, dives into the fascinating world of brain chemistry. He explains how neurochemicals like dopamine and serotonin influence motivation and mood. Avoiding your phone in the morning can notably balance dopamine levels. Fostering connections boosts oxytocin, enhancing love and confidence. Spending time outdoors uplifts serotonin, while high-intensity workouts release endorphins to alleviate stress. Practical strategies abound for optimizing mental well-being and growing mentally stronger.
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TJ's Dopamine Realization
- TJ Power was initially hooked on quick dopamine fixes like social media and alcohol.
- After a night out, he realized these habits negatively impacted his mental health, leading him to explore brain chemistry.
Modern World vs. Brain Chemistry
- The modern world makes it easy to access pleasure, unlike the hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
- Our brain chemicals evolved to thrive in challenging natural environments, not our current easy-pleasure world.
Boosting Dopamine
- Low dopamine leads to procrastination and short attention spans.
- Address this by avoiding your phone first thing in the morning to improve focus.
