The Energy Blueprint Podcast The Secrets To A Happy Brain and Life with Dr. Loretta Breuning
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Jan 17, 2026 AI Snips
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Chemicals Are Momentary Motivators
- Happy brain chemicals are short-lived spurts designed to motivate survival behaviors, not constant states.
- Recognizing this reduces self-blame and reframes happiness as something you actively create.
Dopamine Rewards Accurate Predictions
- Dopamine signals a correct prediction or an upcoming reward and reinforces seeking that outcome.
- When rewards exceed expectations you get big dopamine spikes; when less, cortisol signals to pull back.
Oxytocin Signals Safe Social Trust
- Oxytocin creates social trust and motivates appropriate social bonding, not constant friendliness.
- It evolved to let you lower your guard only when social support is reliable, otherwise vigilance remains.