MHNR Network, LLC
The Happy Brain
Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphin? Answer your questions with these lively conversations between Loretta Breuning and real readers of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Still have more questions? Read the book and be a guest on the show yourself! Contact Dr. Breuning and learn more about her work at the Inner Mammal Institute at: InnerMammalInstitute.org. The brain chemicals that make us feel good are inherited from earlier mammals. They evolved...
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Sep 12, 2025
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Episodes
Guilt-Free Eating 23.10.2020 38:02
Eating with pleasure instead of guilt is the guiding light of my guest, Wellness Coach Kacee Leigh (kaceefitness.com). THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contac...
Digital Nomads 16.10.2020 57:18
The joys and sorrows of the digital nomad lifestyle are explored with entrepreneur Tomas Laurinavicius. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact form at the I...
Bullying 09.10.2020 32:05
A clever program to help children resist bullying is explained to me by its creator, Mike Healy, of FaceOffGroup.com. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact...
Speaking with Confidence 02.10.2020 32:27
The strong emotions people have about public speaking are discussed with speaking coach, Maryna Shkvorets (marynashkvorets.com), and I get unconventional advice. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send y...
Persuasion & Self-Promotion 25.09.2020 35:14
What persuasion techniques work? Should you feel comfortable using them? Gavin Abeyratne tells me about his work helping consultants to market themselves. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your que...
All the Good Ones Taken? 18.09.2020 46:19
Brett McKay of The Art of Manliness joins me for a discussion of hopelessness about relationships and how to transcend it. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the co...
Money + Emotions 11.09.2020 45:07
Our money-related fears and impulses are the subject of my conversation with Dennis Harhalakis, Founder of Cambridge Money Coaching. Can you change your money habits? THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and s...
Shame and Self-Acceptance 04.09.2020 36:00
In this episode of my weekly Q&A for readers on zoom, readers ask important questions about shame/guilt, and also about the connection between stress and health, and between self-acceptance and personal power. Join us every Saturday, noon, New York Time! Get the link and listen to more past weekly recordings at: InnerMammalInstitute.org/zoomchat. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation bet...
Hopelessness and Beyond 28.08.2020 41:15
What to do when nothing seems to work - and other great questions posed by Liz Harmer, Leadership coach and student in the Inner Mammal Institute training program. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send...
Making Love Last 21.08.2020 47:31
How can you be a happy couple when you’re both mammals? This is the interest of my guest, Happiness Laboratory founder Mariann Idstad. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuni...
Weltschmerz = World Pain 14.08.2020 57:18
Russian journalist Nika Weltschmerz asks me questions about how to shift out of painful feelings. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact form at the Inner M...
Health Fears 07.08.2020 40:01
Stress coach and yoga teacher Ola Mason chats with me about body concerns, both positives and negatives. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact form at the...
Virus + Marriage :( 31.07.2020 32:17
Many couples are battling over whether it's safe to go out, and marriage therapist Dr. Susan Heitler gives me tips on how to deal with this. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr....
Divorce And Beyond 24.07.2020 34:47
Life coach Sherri Green tells me how she helps post-divorce women change their thought loops to build a happier future for themselves and their children. Sherri is a Certified Inner Mammal Trainer https://innermammalinstitute.org/certifiedtrainers/ THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to...
What Works. 17.07.2020 36:46
Therapist Mia Bolte uses the inner mammal method with clients and talks to me about who changes and why. Career planning is also a topic. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Bre...
Motivation and Flow 10.07.2020 38:02
Flow Coach Marco Giannecchini talks to me about the four-step flow cycle: struggle, release, flow, and recovery. https://marcogiannecchini.com/2020/04/05/an-extraordinary-life-a-life-with-many-mini-flow-cycles/ THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytoc...
Stop Wasting Time & Money 03.07.2020 38:03
Personal Finance guru Leif Kristjansen tells me how he stopped wasting time watching news, and how he taught his three-year old to save money. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr...
Rewiring Children 26.06.2020 35:43
Child therapist Maurice Flournoy of New Mind Creator tells us how he helps children rewire themselves when necessary. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact...
Gamifying Education 19.06.2020 39:04
Rob Alvarez, AKA ProfessorGame, helps me think about bringing the fun of games to education. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact form at the Inner Mammal...
Coaching with the Inner Mammal Method 12.06.2020 33:21
Health coach Lily Potter tells me how she helps clients discover their old pathways and build new paths to their happy chemicals; the Inner Mammal Method she mentions is at InnerMammalInstitute.org/method THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and...
HR & Mental Health 05.06.2020 40:35
HR expert Mitchell Langbert discusses the pros and cons of employee mental health programs with me, as these programs grow rapidly. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning...
Job Interview Status Anxiety 01.06.2020 42:56
A recruiter chats with me about managing your one-up/one-down feelings during a job interview. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact form at the Inner Mamm...
Your Cerebellum Can Change Your Life 22.05.2020 44:59
I discover the amazing work of Zing Performance with its founder, Wynford Dore, who built tools to reprogram the cerebellum and make astonishing improvements in performance. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the boo...
Push Positivity onto Others? 15.05.2020 38:37
I want to hear how Robert Labayen pushes positivity onto colleagues, friends and family because I find it hard to do that. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the co...
The Animal-Human Bond 01.05.2020 35:52
Yumi Tsui of Psych2Go.net asked me questions about the human/animal bond that came from her young readers. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST is a frank conversation between Loretta Breuning and a real reader of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Read the book and send your questions to Dr. Breuning on the contact form at th...
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