Episode 247: How To Hack Your Habits, Rewire Your Brain & Leverage Dopamine, with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
Nov 19
We Don’t Have Hobbies Anymore… And It’s Making Us Depressed & Bored. Here's How To Start A New Hobby
<p>Somewhere along the way, we stopped having hobbies… and honestly, it’s making us depressed. Between burnout, money-making, doom-scrolling, and constantly trying to be “productive,” most people don’t do anything <i>just for joy</i> anymore. We’re disconnected from ourselves, ou ... Show More
23m 39s
Nov 17
ICYMI: The Link Between Immune System & Gut Health, Boosting Immunity, And Fixing Gut Health After Antibiotics, with Abbey Sharp
<p>Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.</p><p>Flu season is upon us, so we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Abbey Sharp on boosting your metabolism, and restoring your ... Show More
5m 5s
Nov 12
8 Steps To Be A Better Listener: The Communication Skills That Will Improve Every Relationship
<p>Good listening is an underrated superpower… it makes you more magnetic, trustworthy, liked, and connected.</p><p>Most people <i>think</i> they’re good listeners — but the truth is, a lot of us are just out here waiting for our turn to talk. So in today’s episode, we’re breakin ... Show More
25m 9s
Sep 2024
Modern Life Numbs You. Here's The Neuroscience Of Waking Up | Tali Sharot
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>It's so easy, especially these days, to numb out. To get bored. To move through life on autopilot. There is even a scienti ... Show More
49m 35s
Jan 2025
Brain Expert: 6 Habits to Boost Focus & Concentration By 48 Percent (Hack Your Dopamine!) with TJ Power
How long can you stay focused on one task? What distracts you the most when you’re trying to focus? Today, Jay chats with neuroscientist and author TJ Power to uncover the science behind our brain’s chemistry and how it shapes our emotions, habits, and overall well-being. TJ, kno ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2024
Why You Need a Dopamine Detox: The Science Based Way to Master Self Control & Break Addiction Patterns with Dr. Alok Kanojia
This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Lifeforce, and One Skin. In today’s world, addiction takes many forms—whether it’s alcohol, drugs, social media, or snacking on ultra-processed foods. Certain key factors drive these behaviors and make breaking the cycle of addiction c ... Show More
1h 25m
Aug 4
How to Build Willpower (and Change Your Brain)
Do you struggle to stay disciplined and follow through when life gets hard? In this episode, I reveal the neuroscience behind building willpower, how to train your brain to overcome resistance, and the daily habits that rewire your mind for lasting discipline.
Are you ready to s ... Show More
20m 8s
Apr 2025
How To Break Unconscious Patterns, The Power of Meditation, The Truth About Dopamine & Creating Lasting Change with Dr Joe Dispenza #549
Almost everyone today is addicted to something. From phones and social media to alcohol and drugs, our modern life has created an unprecedented epidemic of dependency. But what is actually driving this addiction and how can we actually break free? This week’s returning guest is D ... Show More
1h 31m