Neuroscientist: 3 proven ways to HACK your dopamine - TJ Power

TJ Power is an esteemed neuroscientist, international speaker, and co-founder of Neurify, an organisation at the forefront of the mental health sector providing accessible and scientifically-backed teachings to enhance the management of mental health. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 01:49 Let's start with the very basics. What are the 4 happiness chemicals we have as human beings? 03:03 Let's talk about Dopamine. When it comes to dopamine, what are the differences in someone with ADHD vs someone without ADHD? 03:38 As an example, back when we were cavemen and cavewomen, where would our dopamine highs be coming from? 05:54 What does the perfect morning routine look like for someone with ADHD 07:11 Dopamine sources to avoid 09:24 What is Effort dopamine vs Non-effort dopamine? 10:25 How to get natural dopamine hits 11:22 The perfect pre-bed routine for better sleep 14:27 Ice bath demonstration 17:23 What part do real human in-person connections with family and friends play on the ADHD brain with regards to our biochemistry? 19:49 The biochemistry behind maintaining friendships 21:38 Oxytocin and intimacy 23:39 Optimal time to have sex for better sleep 25:30 What is the difference in our biochemistry when a person has sex vs when they watch pornography? 28:40 Can you explain the difference between genetic vs behavioural ADHD in the current day and why there might be some overlap there? 30:12 Washing machine of woes 34:57 The biochemistry behind body doubling 36:22 Certain people with ADHD who might be high-functioning and successful, what do you think they are doing right? 38:07 How does our pursuit for dopamine in ADHDers increase the risk of addiction 43:36 Are coffee and dopamine related? 46:56 The biochemistry of Rejection Sensitivity 52:23 What does your knowledge of dopamine teach us about our eternal pursuit of happiness? 55:38 Most impulsive thing Visit TJ's website 👉 https://tjpower.co.uk Find TJ on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/tjpower/?hl=en Support ADHD Chatter: LinkedIn 👉 https://bit.ly/3m1qm8Q Instagram 👉 https://bit.ly/3KuNXIr TikTok 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZxZNGd This episode has been produced for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to be taken as medical advice or advice in any way.