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Mental Health: The Core of Our Human Experience (Part 1)
What if your mental health was the key to unlocking your longevity potential?
Today, we'll explore the biology behind our emotions and mood—the core of human experience. Discover how brain chemistry shapes your mental wellness and why the mind-body connection is crucial for healthy aging.
Learn practical ways to support your mental health through science-backed approaches that enhance both emotional and physical wellbeing.
Chapters
02:31 Understanding Mood
07:11 Introducing Emotions: The Building Blocks of Mood
13:57 The Biochemistry of Emotions and Mood
14:22 Neurotransmitters
15:45 Dopamine: The Reward Neurotransmitter
23:05 Norepinephrine: The Alertness Driver
26:57 GABA: The Calming Influence
28:36 The Interplay of Neurotransmitters in Mood Regulation
29:45 Factors That Disrupt Neurotransmitter Balance
31:52 Hormones: The Emotional Regulators
33:01 Serotonin: The Hormone and Neurotransmitter
34:41 Oxytocin: The Love Hormone
36:47 Cortisol: The Stress Hormone
38:37 Gonadal Hormones: Estradiol, Progesterone, and Testosterone
42:27 The Role of Hormones in Emotional Dysregulation
43:16 Interventions for Hormonal Balance
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By Hillary Lin, MDWhat if your mental health was the key to unlocking your longevity potential?
Today, we'll explore the biology behind our emotions and mood—the core of human experience. Discover how brain chemistry shapes your mental wellness and why the mind-body connection is crucial for healthy aging.
Learn practical ways to support your mental health through science-backed approaches that enhance both emotional and physical wellbeing.
Chapters
02:31 Understanding Mood
07:11 Introducing Emotions: The Building Blocks of Mood
13:57 The Biochemistry of Emotions and Mood
14:22 Neurotransmitters
15:45 Dopamine: The Reward Neurotransmitter
23:05 Norepinephrine: The Alertness Driver
26:57 GABA: The Calming Influence
28:36 The Interplay of Neurotransmitters in Mood Regulation
29:45 Factors That Disrupt Neurotransmitter Balance
31:52 Hormones: The Emotional Regulators
33:01 Serotonin: The Hormone and Neurotransmitter
34:41 Oxytocin: The Love Hormone
36:47 Cortisol: The Stress Hormone
38:37 Gonadal Hormones: Estradiol, Progesterone, and Testosterone
42:27 The Role of Hormones in Emotional Dysregulation
43:16 Interventions for Hormonal Balance