Human Nature Podcast TJ Power - The Secrets to Boosting Your Dopamine, Serotonin, and Oxytocin Levels #1
Mar 3, 2025
TJ Power, lead neuroscientist at The DOSE Lab and co-founder of Neurify, shares his insights on mental well-being shaped by personal battles with OCD. He discusses the implications of dopamine addiction in our tech-driven world and offers mindfulness strategies to combat smartphone dependency. Power emphasizes the importance of balancing dopamine and oxytocin levels through community connections and lifestyle tweaks. He also highlights the benefits of traditional eating habits and physical activities to enhance our brain chemistry and overall mental health.
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OCD Origin
- TJ Power developed OCD during a turbulent family period between ages five and nine.
- He channeled his obsessiveness into golf, which introduced him to psychology.
Dopamine Overload
- Modern society offers excessive dopamine hits compared to our hunter-gatherer ancestors.
- This overstimulation can lead to depression, low mood, and inattentiveness.
Phone Separation
- Limit phone access by placing it in another room during various activities.
- This reduces dopamine hits and reshapes your relationship with technology.
