UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
59: The Healthy Debate Show with Andra Stanoiu - Episode 59
59: The Healthy Debate Show with Andra Stanoiu - Episode 59
59: The Healthy Debate Show with Andra Stanoiu - Episode 59
Friday 4th April 2025
Dr Loretta Bruning discusses the science behind happiness and how to train your brain for joy on The Healthy Debate Show with Andra Stanoiu.
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Episode Overview
- Happiness is influenced by brain chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin.
- Our early experiences shape our emotional responses.
- Creating new neural pathways through repetition can help manage emotions.
- Happiness is meant to be experienced in specific situations, not continuously.
- Understanding primal instincts can improve emotional management.
Our brain is designed to seek happiness because the chemicals that make us feel good are actually nature's signal that you've met a survival need
Ever wondered what happiness truly means and if it’s something we can train our brains to achieve? In this episode of The Healthy Debate Show on UK Health Radio, host Andra Stanoiu sits down with Dr Loretta Bruning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor of Management at California State University, to tackle these intriguing questions.
Dr Bruning shares her insights on the science behind happiness, explaining how our brain's chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin play a crucial role in our pursuit of joy. She dives into the concept of 'inner mammals' and how understanding these primal instincts can help us manage our emotions better. You'll hear about the importance of creating new neural pathways through repetition and how our early experiences shape our emotional responses.
Dr Bruning also addresses common misconceptions about happiness, such as the idea that it should be a constant state. She emphasises that happiness is designed to be experienced in specific situations that promote survival, not continuously. This episode is packed with practical advice on how to build sustainable happiness and retrain your brain to focus on positive experiences.
Whether you’re struggling with emotional ups and downs or just curious about the science of happiness, this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable tips. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that will leave you rethinking your approach to finding joy in everyday life.