Your Brain Is Not Built For Happiness: The Truth About Dopamine & Cortisol

Everything you think you know about happiness is wrong. 🧠💥

We are told that Dopamine is the "pleasure chemical" and Cortisol is the "stress villain." But what if I told you that your brain isn't designed for constant happiness? It’s designed for survival.

In this episode, we strip away the self-help fluff and dive into the raw neuroscience of human behavior. We are decoding the invisible puppet masters pulling your strings every day.

We expose the truth about Dopamine—it is NOT a reward for achieving your goals; it is the chemical of pursuit that forces you to crave more. We break down why Adrenaline and Cortisol aren't your enemies, but essential survival tools that only become toxic when we trap them in a modern lifestyle.

Plus, we explore the unsung heroes of your brain: GABA and Glutamate. These are the "brake" and "gas" pedals of your nervous system that determine whether you feel zen or have a panic attack.

We cover:
The Motivation Myth: Why chasing "happiness" ruins your drive.
Stress Science: How to use Cortisol for focus without burning out.
The Balance: How to regulate your brain's "on" and "off" switches.

Stop fighting your biology and start understanding it. This is the manual for your brain that you were never given.

Hit play to master your internal chemistry. 🎧

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