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The Happy Brain

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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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A Bibliotherapy Start-Up 15.04.2020 47:37

Gabriella Cordero asks me great questions to help launch her bibliotherapy project. 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 Institut...

Becoming an Authoritative Parent/Teacher 01.04.2020 43:06

A longtime reader faces the challenge of being an authoritative teacher/parent when she’d rather just be “nice." 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...

Stuck at Home? How to Keep Up Your Happy Brain Chemicals and Avoid Threat Chemicals 16.03.2020 29:47

Even when the world has changed or come to a stop, you can keep directing your brain toward reward chemicals and feel good. 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 c...

The Soberholic 15.03.2020 56:21

"Claire the Soberholic" tells me how she re-wired a lifelong drinking habit, and now helps others to do the same. 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 for...

Medical Benefits of Hypnotherapy 01.03.2020 43:36

Dr. Liz Bonet gives me a practical explanation of how hypnosis relieves pain, fear, and stress. 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 Mam...

Your Inner Cow! 15.02.2020 38:28

My guest, April Ockerman, manages cows and teaches people how to manage them. I love hearing her view of animal behavior. 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 con...

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy 01.02.2020 32:55

My guest tells us how Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy helps people build new neural pathways. 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...

Trauma + Hope Documentary Producer 15.01.2020 39:03

Emmy-award-winner Eric Christiansen rose from addiction and losing his home in a wildfire through the act of making documentaries about other people’s trauma path. 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...

Emotional Self-Management Tools 01.01.2020 46:26

My guest is Janelle Allbritton, who teaches of emotional self-management through Jailhouse Jazz, Tapping (EFT), and the centerfold section of the local newspaper she owns. 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...

Endorphin = Laughter = Improv 15.12.2019 51:33

Improv teacher Peter Chapman helps me understand what makes us laugh. 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 Institute at: InnerMam...

Chronic Illness and Neuroplasticity 01.12.2019 38:27

My guest Casey Hersch of Light Your Sparkle tells us how a healthy habit of her youth helped her transcend some unhealthy 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 send your questions to Dr. Breuning on...

Adrenaline & Your Passion 15.11.2019 45:07

Do you love something that others hate? My guest does, and we explore the reasons. 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 Institute...

Money: How it Triggers Us 01.11.2019 53:59

Investment-manager JP Tissot tells me how the Inner Mammal Method saved him millions of dollars by improving his self-management skills. 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. Breu...

Yoga, Mythology, and Happy Chemicals 15.10.2019 53:41

My guest Mu Gadu teaches yoga and mythology and loves finding ways to integrate it with science. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- dopamine, serotonin, o...

Social Pain = Physical Pain to your Inner Mammal 01.10.2019 35:29

A reader asks why we confuse social pain with physical pain, and how this works with “introverts” vs “extroverts.” WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- dopa...

Feeling Judged in the Workplace 15.09.2019 32:09

I explore the deeper roots of workplace stress with coach Robert Paris, Founder of Myelin Leadership. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- dopamine, seroton...

Hijackals: The People Who Trigger You 01.09.2019 49:37

Dr. Rhoberta Shaler shares her strategy for managing “hijackals” (her term), and I question the habit of blaming our feelings on others. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy...

Gossip on the Self-Change Industry 15.08.2019 59:18

Dr. Steven Cangiano describes his long experience in the Personal Growth world: good, bad, ugly, and happy ending. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- dopa...

Love and The Mammalian Quest for Safety 01.08.2019 53:22

How can you fall in love with someone who makes you feel safe? My guest, Megan Riley, guides her clients to do this. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- do...

Self vs. Other: Finding Balance 15.07.2019 1:08:25

Charlotte Tharup of theMindfulnessClinic.com.au weaves her perspective with mine on the challenge of finding connection and transcending negativity. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulate...

The Inner Mammal Method 01.07.2019 45:41

Jayaram Krishnaswami tries reconcile the Inner Mammal Method with his prior training with many good questions. (Read it at InnerMammalInstitute.org/method). WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what s...

"Men Are Great" Author Karen Jones Helps Us Manage Cortisol 15.06.2019 50:50

"Honey, I don’t ask until I’m angry and I’m going to change that." This line will solve your relationship problems, says Karen. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain ch...

Social Media and Brain Chemistry 01.06.2019 58:19

"Good Social Only" founder Anna Kochetkova chats with me about healthy use of social media instead of demonizing it and giving up. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain...

Brain-Based Trauma Interventions 15.05.2019 59:18

Libby Murdoch of Brain-based Trauma Counseling and Consulting explains some effective strategies for people who believe they are experiencing trauma. WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulat...

Bring Your Monkey to Work (Like Everyone Else!) 01.05.2019 32:11

Andrew O’Keefe founded “Hardwired Humans” to solve inner mammal problems in the workplace. He actually trains managers at the zoo! WHAT IS THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST? It’s frank 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. Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain...