DOPEamine

Today on the show I wanted to talk about how we can use podcasting as a personal development tool. Podcasting isn't just about being fun and entertaining but through that process of becoming more entertaining we can learn a lot about ourselves. What we like, what we don't like, what don't we like about how we speak? What is the best way to connect with people? I've been able to use podcasting as a...

Just a quick update on the future of the show! Now 5 days a week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the show I wanted to talk about educating others on your mental illness. That means openly discussing your boundaries and needs with those around you to better set yourself up for success during difficult times. We talk a bit about still handling your responsibilities and not using your mental health as excuse while also talking about how sharing your experience with those close to you is...

Today on this quick episode of DOPEamine, I wanted to talk about safe spaces. We have a group dedicated to creating a safe space for creatives to express their difficulties but that's not the only way to create a safe space. I talk about those details and why it's so important to have one. Join our group at http://www.dopeamine.group --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

Today on the show we have Ashley Sanders who has had her own YouTube and Facebook show for a long time focused on helping people innovate but is now transitioning into helping people become leaders through her Leadership Retreat called Camp Ashley. Ashley is a lot of fun to speak to and she's very open about who she is. She shares with us how she grew up in a family of leaders, how that rubbed off...

Today on the show let's talk about "Alone." Being alone, feeling alone, feeling lonely, the existential aspect of alone...there's a lot to break down. From relationships to whether or not you physically like to be alone, the point is to talk about this subject from varying points of you. Being alone or not being alone doesn't live within the realm of right or wrong, it's another avenue of discover...

A quick update to thank everyone for listening to the show for all this time. I've been at it for about a year and none of this can happen without you, so thank you! Here's to another 10k! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe

Today I speak with Perry Laio, mindset and spirituality mentor for men seeking Purpose Driven Mastery. Perry focuses on helping Asian men gain a sense of individuality and freedom in the direction of their lives. Many eastern cultures remain closely tied to their families throughout their lives and with that comes the pressure of succeeding in the way your parents want you to succeed. Good grades...

Today on the show I'm talking about unexpected life events. Those major things that happen to each of but often manifest different and at different times. Complacency can take us off guard and being thrown off of our routine can have mental and financial side effects. I share with you a recent story of financial hardship and how I worked through that journey. For the most part we discuss how every...

Today on the show I wanted to talk about the lack of action equaling an action. It's easy for us to feel like we should just ignore certain things. Ignore our mental health, ignore responsibilities or ignore the people and situations around us. Frankly, not making a decision equals a decision and I'm here to discuss that. You can check out the podcast at http://www.dopeamine.life You can also lear...

Today on the we have Ed Holtzman joining me to talk about his past dealing with Alcoholism, anxiety and depression. He shares some stories of his journey from being a roadie for big bands with Atlantic Records, to DJing then making big life changes during rehab to set him on a better path for himself. He shares his journey and love for internet marketing as well, so there's some practical advice h...

WARNING: HEAVY EPISODE AND HEAVY TOPIC! Yes, warnings everywhere. This episode is most definitely a heavy one. We talk about self-harm, suicide and the difference between that and simply not wanting to exist. Many of us have experienced this deeply painful feeling of worthlessness, helplessness and simply not wanting to exist. For me, this has manifested in my past as reckless behavior since I did...

Today on the show I talk about The Source of Advice. When we have an idea for something, especially when it's something in which we may be breaking the mold a bit, we tend to ask our friends if it's a good idea. Frankly, their advice, especially if negative, is likely not going to be helpful. Are they experts in the thing you're trying to do? Why are you really asking them and why are you asking f...

Today on the show I have Joy Idries with me discussing experiential knowledge and her experience with helping people become more connected between their head and their heart. Her work is truly transformational as she even helps me tap into an emotional side that I don't normally express very well. You can find Joy on Facebook through her group "Truly Transformational" at https://www.facebook.com/g...

Today on the show I talk about the topic of travel vs. escapism. What's the difference between getting away to enjoy yourself and getting away to not have to face your problems? I break down a bit of what that means and how that has manifested in my life through the various bits of travel I've done, life changes I've made and decisions I've seen others make when it comes to escaping their responsi...

Today on the show I wanted to talk about Sex and Depression. Many of us who are dealing with depression also have spouses who want our physical attention. Much of the time being depressed it not conducive to wanting to give sexual attention to someone. So what do you do? How do you approach telling your loved one that you don't want to be touched? We talk about that and more this week on DOPEAMINE...

Amy Bernier joins me on this episode to talk about her struggles with being a people pleaser all of her life and how that began to affect her physically. She's taken some major steps to improve her and perception of herself. She gives some really great advice and how to center yourself to find ways to say no to others and say yes to yourself. You can find her work at AmyBernier.com . Without furth...

Today on the show I talk about using your mental health as creative inspiration. Musicians, artists and other creators often us their personal stories as inspiration for their expression, which includes your struggle with mental health. The entire point of this podcast is to promote the idea that it's okay to struggle and mental health is a very real aspect in our lives, so why not use it as part...

Today on the show I talk about the triggers we face in our every day environment. I give some examples of what I face and offer some insight into things you should consider if you're finding it difficult to get through the day because of your environment. Things like loud noises, bright lights and intense smells can sometimes be triggers for those dealing with mood disorder. We talk a bit about th...

Description:Today I'm joined by a personal of international wisdom and energy! Saras Feijoo, a creativity mentor, international curator, multimedia performance artist and all-around lovely person, joins me to talk about the power of creativity. We talk about how everyone has a natural sense of creativity within themselves and often hold themselves back from playing as much as they'd like. We also...

Today on the show I wanted to talk about taking responsibility for your mental health. What does that mean? Well, simply put, in most cases your life is not anyone else's responsibility. Yes, that sounds harsh but that's the reality we live in. If we let ourselves go, don't find the right support, don't learn more about yourself and refuse to grow then we'll most definitely be doomed to deal with...

Today I wanted to talk about revisiting the past. It's something that we eventually do on our mental health journey but how useful is it? Should we take stock in our past? Should we ignore it completely? Many of us idolized the past, or our past, specifically. Many of us have had difficult pasts and may not want to revisit those things. I'm here to talk about the power of going into the past and t...

Today on the show I have Kate St Hilaire, who is a coach for introverted entrepreneurs looking to get themselves out there. Kate has a wealth of knowledge and some personal stories to share from her life as an introvert. We talk about the mindset of an introvert as well as some stigma surrounding this common personality type. There are a lot of walls to break for people's view of introverts as wel...

Today on the show I wanted to share with everyone some of the side effects that I deal with when it comes to the emotional crash after mania. I've been dealing with cyclothymia (a mood disorder) since I was a kid and over the years have learned ways of coping with it. However, I know that there is a certain inevitability when it comes to this cycle. I start to feel and feel like I can take on the...

Today on the show I wanted to talk applying self-discipline. Many of us feel like we don't need any rules in our lives but tend to find that some semblance of structure turns out to be beneficial for them. I find that those who benefit the most from sense of routine or structure are those who are dealing with a trigger-like illness. I know that if I break my morning routine or sleep schedule too d...