Do You F*cking Mind?

Explore the neuroscience of willpower and training your brain to tackle challenging tasks. Learn how discomfort can lead to growth and success. Discover the brain's role in resilience and determination. Find out how willpower is like a muscle that can be strengthened through practice.

Exploring falling out of love in a relationship, feeling stuck in a rut vs. calling it quits, the allure of unconventional lives, and the struggle between choosing security or adventure in life.

Explore relationship doubts, fears of regret, and balancing needs in relationships. Learn about communication styles, red flags, and individual happiness within partnerships. Gain insights on gaining clarity and fully committing to current relationships.

Join guest_name_1 in exploring the neuroscience of endorphins, focusing on the impact of exercise-induced euphoria on brain development. Discover the benefits of endorphins in reducing pain, boosting mood, and enhancing memory and immune function. Dive into the connection between social and physical pain perception, debunking misconceptions about the effects of endorphins compared to morphine. Learn about the role of beta endorphins in exercise-induced euphoria and how they contribute to pain relief and improved brain health.

Therapist John Kim discusses rebuilding his life after divorce and giving up his dream of being a screenwriter. Topics include embracing self-worth and personal growth, reframing breakups, acknowledging red flags in relationships, and finding purpose and self-worth in transformative moments.

Explore the concept of limerence and its difference from love, coping with unrequited limerence, and the impact of limerence on finding love. Learn about the characteristics of limerence compared to true love, and the importance of understanding a person on a deeper level. Discover ways to overcome obsession, build self-worth in relationships, and take control of your experiences. Use the energy from a limerence encounter for personal growth in new relationships.

Dive into the science of caffeine, its effects on alertness and performance, and interaction with dopamine in the brain. Explore how caffeine keeps you awake, enhances performance, and its neuroprotective effects. Learn about the history of caffeine, its impact on adenosine buildup, and considerations for consumption. Discover the competitive binding of caffeine with adenosine, individual tolerance levels, and the link between caffeine and Parkinson's disease.

Host listens to voice recordings from listeners and shares personal stories of how the podcast has positively impacted their lives. Expressions of gratitude from listeners and reflections on favorite episodes. Celebrating the milestone and expressing gratitude to the audience for their support.

Topics discussed include societal expectations on women, embracing the joy of missing out, the misuse of trauma and hustle culture, changing dreams, a delicious rye toast recipe, admitting ignorance, prioritizing peace of mind and well-being.

Exploring the role of glutamate in depression and alternative treatments. Discussing electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation as alternative treatments for depression. Exploring non-invasive treatments such as rTMS, tDCS, and PBMT. Discussing the importance of sunlight and ketamine in depression treatment.