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Dopamine is not a new topic. People have been obsessing and hearing about dopamine and its role in human behavior for years. You may think of it as the feel-good happy hormone, or you may associate it with addiction, love, lust and sex. As our lives convert over to a totally digital experience that is with us everywhere we are in the form of a cell phone, dopamine detox has even started gaining in popularity. Dr. Andrew Huberman from the Huberman Lab is back again to unpack some of the more surprising discoveries and uses of dopamine. He cleverly relates dopamine to being a biological currency that has a role to play in human desire for more. Dopamine is the catalyst pushing humanity forward exploring things like cryptocurrency and pushing our limitations and what is possible, but is all of that for the sake of pleasure and feeling good? Dr. Huberman breaks down the eternal balance of pain and pleasure, arousal and relaxation and gives you the insight you need to start regulating your body\u2019s dopamine release. If you thought dopamine was all about feeling good, Dr. Huberman is about to reveal why it\u2019s more about what motivates you in the pursuit of something greater.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\n0:00 | Introduction Dr. Andrew Huberman \n0:56 | Dopamine the Biological Currency \n6:51 | Releasing Dopamine \n10:38 | Hormonal Signaling \n14:34 | Can We Spike Dopamine? \n21:00 | Value the Pursuit & the Dips \n25:40 | Balance of Pain and Pleasure \n31:23 | Self Regulation of Dopamine \n38:28 | Dopamine and Time Perception \n44:31 | Dopamine and Overindulging \n49:05 | Action Based Denial \n52:42 | Using Rules & Dopamine \n58:27 | Ways to Get Motivated\xa0\n\nCheck out our sponsors:\xa0\nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory \nLMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/Impact to try their brand NEW flavor - Watermelon Salt. \nReal Good Foods: Click the link for $25 OFF any order of $25 or more! https://realgoodfoods.com/discount/IMPACTTHEORY \nNovo:\xa0\xa0banknovo.com/IMPACT ChiliSleep: Get 20% off at chilisleep.com/IMPACT \n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices