Understanding Mammal Brain
Happiness often hinges on comparisons, as the mammal brain thrives on social status. Recognizing the influence of past experiences on our neurochemical responses is crucial for achieving emotional balance. Instead of seeking validation through appearance, focus on building new pathways to feel accepted and respected in alternative ways.In this clip
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The James Altucher Show
Ep. 68 - Loretta Graziano Breuning: Meet Your Happy Chemicals
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How do neurochemicals fit into emotional regulation in the episode Ep. 68 - Loretta Graziano Breuning: Meet Your Happy Chemicals and the clip Understanding Neurochemicals
I sometimes have the underlying feeling that I'm not enough and ugly. This isn't true at all, and it makes me unnecessarily nervous and anxious. How do I rewire my brain?
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions? This was discussed in the episode How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb, the episode Emily Nagoski — The Knowledge Project #66, the episode #614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, and the clip Embracing Pain's Gift from the episode Dr. Marc Brackett: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and the clip Permission to Feel.