ADHD Chatter17 Jun 2024

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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