Episode 131 - Build Your Own "Dopamine Menu"

About this episode

This episode focuses on creating a personalized 'dopamine menu' to help boost mental health during low periods.

Ever feel sad and have absolutely no idea what you actually want? Same. That's exactly why this episode exists. Today we're building a dopamine menu — a personalized, pre-made list of activities designed to give your brain a healthy boost when you're running low. Think of it like a restaurant menu for your nervous system, ready to go before the hard days hit. We're talking about the science behind dopamine (it's different than serotonin and endorphins), why sadness makes it so hard to figur...

People in this episode

Host: Briana Leach

Topics covered

• dopamine
• mental health
• self-improvement
• personalized activities
• sadness
• nervous system

Keywords

• dopamine menu
• mental health
• activities
• sadness
• nervous system
• self-care
• brain boost

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