How does dopamine shape your desires—both positively and negatively? Dopamine is one of many neurotransmitters produced in your brain and is most commonly associated with pleasure. But there’s actually more to it than that. It’s the basis of motivation, incentivizing you to do things because you want something. And while that can lead to success and discover ... Show More
Nov 9
Why You Can’t Focus Anymore and How to Fix It
In a world filled with notifications, social media, constant stimulation, and endless demands on your attention, staying focused has become harder than ever. But focus is a skill, and like any skill, it can be trained.In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I share practical s ... Show More
8m 50s
Nov 2
How to Learn New Languages Faster and The Surprising Brain Benefits of Being Bilingual
Learning another language does more than help you communicate. It can also challenge your memory, attention, creativity, and ability to switch between tasks.In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down what happens in your brain when you learn and use more than one lan ... Show More
13m 54s
Oct 26
NAD Expert: How to Support Energy at the Cellular Level
Most people think low energy means they need more caffeine, more sleep, or more motivation.But what if the real issue starts much deeper, at the cellular level?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Shao, nutritional biochemist and Senior Vice Presi ... Show More
36m 19s
Aug 2023
028: How To Master Dopamine And Find Happiness, Motivation, and Discipline - Dr. Daniel Lieberman
<p>Today, we have Dr. Dan Lieberman on the podcast. Dan is the coauthor of the international bestseller <em>The Molecule of More, </em>senior vice president for mental health at Hims & Hers Health, and clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washing ... Show More
53m 32s
Feb 2021
Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman - The One Molecule That Could Jeopardize The Human Race
The One Molecule That Could Jeopardize The Human Race!!!!
Have you wondered why people become addicted to drugs, sex, success, porn, and social media? It all boils down to one molecule: Dopamine or as my guest, today calls it “the molecule of more.” Dopamine is a double-edged ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2024
[Rebroadcast] Is Dopamine Worth the Hype?
<p>#208: There is increasing interest in dopamine, a molecule that is closely related to our experience of pleasure, reward, expectation, and motivation. It’s involved in negative processes, like overindulgence and addiction, but it can also be harnessed to set virtuous cycles in ... Show More
23m 6s
Mar 2019
The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)
Dopamine is known as the chemical of love, creativity and addiction. It pushes us to achieve greatness, but it can also lead to our downfall. To help us understand this tricky molecule, the guests for this episode are Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor and vice chair for clinical af ... Show More
53m 34s
Apr 2023
138. Is Dopamine Worth the Hype?
<p>#138: There is increasing interest in dopamine, a molecule that is closely related to our experience of pleasure, reward, expectation, and motivation. It’s involved in negative processes, like overindulgence and addiction, but it can also be harnessed to set virtuous cycles in ... Show More
23m 6s
Apr 2023
Dan Lieberman: Understanding the Role of Dopamine in Burnout and Self-Care
Welcome to Decode Your Burnout! In this episode, we're joined by Dan Lieberman, a distinguished psychologist and author, to explore the role of dopamine in our motivation and sense of reward, and how it impacts our well-being. Dopamine is often associated with pleasure and reward ... Show More
43m 29s
Mar 2021
How to Increase Motivation & Drive
This episode explains the science of motivation and drive. I describe how dopamine — a chemical we all make in our brain, underlies our desire for and pursuit of our goals, as well as our capacity to move and experience pleasure. I describe how we can leverage specific behaviors, ... Show More
1h 23m