I Love Me with Tamra Mercieca6 Touko 2025

55 The Self-Love Chemical Cocktail: The Science Behind Feeling Good!

What if I told you that self-love isn’t just a mindset - but a chemical response happening inside your body, right now? Dopamine. Oxytocin. Serotonin. Endorphins.

These aren’t just fancy science words - they’re the feel-good ‘dream team’ - the chemicals that light you up from the inside out. The chemicals we want our body producing to support us in feeling all loved up.

Problem is… Most of us wait for something outside of us to trigger the release of these chemicals; a compliment, a hug, a win…

But what if I told you that you can create these chemicals on demand? What if you could hack your brain to feel more love, more joy and more connection - without waiting for life to hand it to you?

Today on I Love Me The Podcast, we’re diving into the science of self-love. You’ll learn how these powerful chemicals work, why they matter, and - most importantly - how to activate them naturally to feel amazing anytime, anywhere.

So if you’re ready to mix up your own self-love cocktail, then let’s go.

Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:

https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/05/07/the-self-love-chemical-cocktail-the-science-behind-feeling-good/

About me…

My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.

While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.

Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/

Resources…

Ep.45 Self-massage. The healing power of loving touch. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/02/26/ep45-self-massage-the-healing-power-of-loving-touch/

Ep.41 Chasing care around your head? Let’s meditate. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/12/11/ep-41-chasing-cars-around-your-head-lets-meditate/

Ep.32 Bye bye blues. My journey out of depression… https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/10/09/ep-32-bye-bye-blues-my-journey-out-of-depression/

Ep.29 Could practising gratitude make you a happier person? https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/09/18/ep-29-could-practising-gratitude-make-you-a-happier-person/

Ep.49 Balance your mind and body with this simple breath practice. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/03/26/ep-49-balance-your-mind-and-body-with-this-simple-breath-practice/

Ep.33 Could laughter be the medicine you need right now? https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/10/16/could-laughter-be-the-medicine-you-need-right-now/

Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.

Contact…

Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/

Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

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