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169: How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey

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The Dopamine Effect: How dopamine drives our behaviors

Dopamine is a complex chemical that drives a lot of the good things in our lives, like creativity and productivity./nIt helps us think logically and creatively, and when we focus on something intensely, dopamine propels that behavi./nThere are also other neurochemicals that are activated, like oxytocin and serotonin, which make us feel connected and proud./nDopamine also has a darker side, which is related to the idea of stimulation and acquisition, or accomplishment.

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