Excited to have Loretta Breuning, one of my long-time favorite authors, as a special guest on the show! Loretta is an unparalleled expert on happiness, mammals, and the human brain, having authored numerous books and founded the Inner Mammal Institute. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating topics of our mammalian past and unique human cortex, exploring how to leverage this knowledge to train our brains for more happiness and fulfillment, and less pain and frustration.

  But that's not all – we cover a wide range of other topics, including common happiness myths and mistakes, the truth about our happy neurochemicals (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins), animal training, rewards, childhood and adolescence, addiction, habits, pain, distraction, conformity, positive thinking, expectations, goal setting and achievement, energy optimization, connection, solitude, death, writing, work, travel, comedy, reading, relationships, and more. Join us for this exciting exploration of neuroscience and personal growth with the incredible Loretta Breuning.

  SPECIAL OFFER: Get 20% off her life-changing course by going to:
https://innermammalinstitute.org/course/?ref=michael
Use coupon code: HAPPY20

 Resources mentioned in this episode:
 BOOKS
- Status Games by Loretta Breuning
- Habits of a Happy Brain by Loretta Breuning
- 14 Days to Sustainable Happiness by Loretta Breuning
- How I Escaped Political Correctness & You Can Too by Loretta Breuning

PODCASTS
- The Happy Brain
  (including The Problem with Academic Psychology episode)

PEOPLE
- Steven Pressfield
- James Altucher
- Brandon McMillan
- Cesar Millan, "The Dog Whisperer"
- Roy Baumeister
- Robert Nozick

COURSE
- Train Your Inner Mammal to Feel Good Now
(use the link: https://innermammalinstitute.org/course/?ref=michael and enter coupon code: HAPPY20 to get 20% off)
**EXTRA BONUS: send me an email after you buy the course and get a free 40-minute call with me. Listen until the end of the episode to find my email ;)

To learn more or connect with Loretta Breuning, visit: innermammalinstitute.org