neurochemistry
20 episodes mention this concept
DrTraceyMarksMar 4, 2026The Full Chemistry Stack of Brain Bonding: Beyond Oxytocin and the 5 Signs of a Reliable Connection
PsychologyOxytocinVasopressinEndogenous OpioidsDopamine
HealthyGamerGGJan 14, 2024The Yogic Path to an Easy Life: Overcoming Inertia and Overactivity for Mental Balance
Self-DevelopmentPopulation-based approachIndividual applicationClinical supportGunas (Tamas, Rajas, Sattva)
lexfridmanMar 21, 2023The Science of Lasting Love: Navigating Romance, Conflict, and Longevity with Dr. Shannon Curry
RelationshipsContempt (Gottman)Four Horsemen of the ApocalypseCriticismDefensiveness
hubermanlabNov 14, 2022Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness: Neurochemistry, Psychology, and Practical Strategies
PsychologyOperational definitions of happinessSynthetic happinessSynthesized happinessNeurotransmitters- hubermanlabSep 5, 2022
Focus Toolkit: Science-Based Tools to Improve Concentration & Attention
ScienceFocus and ConcentrationNeurochemistry of FocusEpinephrine (Adrenaline)Acetylcholine - hubermanlabJul 11, 2022
Optimizing Brain Chemistry and Circadian Rhythms for Enhanced Health and Performance
HealthNeurochemistrySynaptic communicationNeuronsNeurotransmitters - HealthyGamerGGJul 4, 2022
The Peril of Imitation Connection: Navigating Parasocial Relationships, Pornography, and Loneliness in the Digital Age
PsychologyParasocial relationshipsPornography addictionLoneliness (evolutionary signal)Imitation satisfaction 
DocSnipesJun 19, 2022The Addictive Process: Defining Addiction, Brain Changes, Conditioning, and Stages of Recovery
HealthAddiction (ASAM 2019 definition)Chronic medical diseaseNeurochemistryLimbic system- HealthyGamerGGMay 9, 2022
Psychiatrist's Reaction to Euphoria: Unpacking Addiction, Birth Trauma, Attachment, and Societal Crises
PsychologyEmotional managementSubstance addictionAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) principlesPowerlessness (in addiction) - HealthyGamerGGMar 21, 2022
Navigating a Relationship with a Depressed Partner: Dual Diagnosis, Caregiver Burnout, and Setting Boundaries
RelationshipsClinical depressionCaregiver burnoutDual diagnosisProblematic gaming - DocSnipesFeb 14, 2022
Bipolar Disorder: Comprehensive Assessment, Diagnosis, and Differential Diagnosis
PsychologyBipolar 1 DisorderBipolar 2 DisorderCyclothymic DisorderMajor Depressive Episode - HealthyGamerGGJan 31, 2022
How Parental Styles Worsen or Improve ADHD Symptoms and Outcomes
PsychologyDisordered AttentionPassive Non-ComplianceActive Non-ComplianceAuthoritarian Parenting - HealthyGamerGGJan 24, 2022
Bridging the Gap: Why Eloquent Thoughts Don't Translate to Fluent Speech and How to Improve Communication
PsychologyLinguistic cortexDefault Mode NetworkEmpathic circuitsCommunication as a skill - DocSnipesOct 15, 2020
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Addiction: Overlap, Neurobiology, and Integrated Interventions
PsychologyObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)AddictionImpulse Control Disorders - HealthyGamerGGSep 23, 2020
The Efficacy and Rationale of Healthy Gamer Coaching: A Critique of Modern Psychiatry and a Peer-Support Alternative
PsychologyMental health morbidity and mortalityPsychiatric treatment efficacyClinical mental illnessCongruent depression 
drekbergJul 17, 2020Intermittent Fasting: Debunking Safety Concerns, Restoring Metabolism, and Reversing Chronic Disease
HealthIntermittent fastingProlonged fastingMetabolic healthInsulin resistance- HealthyGamerGGFeb 1, 2020
Neuroscience of Video Game Addiction, Dopamine Exhaustion, and Cultivating Flow States
PsychologyVideo game addictionEmotional dependencyDopamine exhaustionMesolimbic circuit - HealthyGamerGGJan 15, 2020
Breath, Third Eye Meditation, and the Absence of Dharma: Finding Purpose Amidst Unfulfillment
PsychologyBreath meditationThird eye meditationDharmaTraining arc - HealthyGamerGGJan 26, 2019
Reframing Video Game Addiction: From Problematic Gaming to Healthy Engagement
PsychologyVideo game addiction (traditional view)Problematic gamingHealthy gamingAbstinence-only model - HealthyGamerGGJan 25, 2019
How Gaming Affects Dopamine Reward Circuitry: The Three Phases of Video Game Addiction and Recovery
PsychologyDopamine reward circuitryNucleus accumbensNeurotransmitterPleasure center
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