First podcast of 2022 and most people are totally HIGH on the promise of new beginnings. But why do those new beginnings tend to fade? Why do we both want to indulge and avoid behaviors that aren’t good for us, sometimes even at the same time? 

Your big, beautiful human brain and body are designed to seek…more. I’ll share a primer about the emerging science of dopamine and I’ll offer a few suggestions for living with the reality of being human.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• A layperson’s understanding of the latest information on dopamine
• The reason goals are attractive to our brains
• Ways you can be on the lookout for your brain signals and chemicals in action

Resources mentioned:

• “In 'Dopamine Nation,' Overabundance Keeps Us Craving More,” Fresh Air w/ Terry Gross (NPR, August 2021)
• “Taking Control of the Brain Chemical That Drives Motivation,” The Art of Manliness podcast (April 2020)
• “The Molecule of More: Dopamine,” Speaking of Psychology (American Psychology Association podcast, March 2019)

This is episode 1 of 8 in the Less Stress, More Fun “Decision Making and Follow Through” 

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