Loretta Breuning: Unlocking Happiness by Understanding Your Mammal Brain
Episode Overview
Loretta Breuning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, shares insights on happiness myths and the role of chemicals in creating feelings of wellbeing. The podcast explores the impact of childhood experiences on the brain's neural pathways and the importance of living an authentic life. Listeners gain valuable strategies for redefining meaningful life based on personal values and the significance of lifelong learning for happiness. The episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of the brain's role in shaping happiness and provides practical strategies to retrain the brain for a more fulfilling life. The conversation delves into the fascinating world of our mammalian past and unique human cortex, uncovering the brain's influence on pursuing happiness and fulfillment.
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Imagine if you could train your brain to feel happier, just like you would train a pet. In this episode of 'Brain Shaman', Michael Waite sits down with Loretta Breuning, the founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and an expert on happiness and the human brain. Loretta brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, discussing how our mammalian past and unique human cortex shape our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
She breaks down common myths about happiness and explains the roles of key neurochemicals like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins in creating feelings of well-being. But that's just the beginning. The conversation spans a wide range of topics, including animal training, childhood and adolescence, addiction, habits, pain, distraction, conformity, positive thinking, expectations, goal setting, energy optimization, connection, solitude, death, writing, work, travel, comedy, reading, and relationships. Loretta offers practical strategies to retrain your brain for a more fulfilling life.
Whether you're looking to understand how childhood experiences shape your neural pathways or seeking ways to live more authentically, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Join Michael and Loretta for an enlightening discussion that could change the way you think about happiness.