95. How to Boost Your Dopamine and Oxytocin

Episode Summary

Learn how to boost feel-good dopamine and oxytocin to help you create a more connected, healthier and joyful life.

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Key Takeaways To Tune In For

[2:00] Dopamine effects motivation and focus
[3:50] How gaming, television and social media companies use dopamine to sell you their products
[7:14] Two simple ways to boost your dopamine
[8:52] Benefits of walking plateau at an average 7,500 steps per day
[11:43] Changing your goals is critical for creating new challenges for yourself and continue stimulating healthy dopamine levels
[14:31] How chronic stress and cortisol speed up the aging process
[17:45] Oxytocin’s contributions to your mood
[20:35] Our busy lives and smartphones can sabotage our ability to connect emotionally and physically

Resources talked about in this episode

Product mentioned – Calm + Clear
Blog mentioned – 3-Steps to Eating Healthy for Life
Blog mentioned – How to Boost Your Dopamine

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