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Dr. Loretta Breuning was unconvinced by prevailing theories on human motivation & after researching the animal origins of our brain chemicals, wrote the book Habits of a Happy Brain. Here she shares why we find ourselves saying, “I shouldn’t be so unhappy! I have everything I need” or doing late-night shopping at the expense of your savings account, drinking more than we said we would, or going back into that bad relationship. She breaks down each brain chemical in plain language, philosophical vs physical happiness, & why our expectation of constant happiness can be a source of chronic distress.

This episode originally aired November 21, 2022.
If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 58: DEPRESSION OR SADNESS? HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Guest: https://innermammalinstitute.org/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettabreuning/ | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-brain/id1377502232 | https://www.instagram.com/inner.mammal.inst/

Host: https://www.meredithforreal.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ | [email protected] | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert

Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/

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