Radio Ronin
Radio Ronin
Brain Chemistry, Your Mood and, Recovery
Brain Chemistry, Your Mood and, Recovery
Brain Chemistry, Your Mood and, Recovery
Monday 8th August 2022
Join Coach Blu and Marissa Robinson as they explore brain chemistry's role in addiction recovery on the Addict II Athlete Podcast.
Explicit
46 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Thought-provoking
Engaging
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Radio Ronin
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
403 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Cracking the Code: Brain Chemistry and Addiction Recovery
It's finding a spouse or a loved one and being able to multiply. So those are the two main goals that we had dopamine for Years Ago.
Ever wondered why addiction recovery can feel like an uphill battle? In this thought-provoking episode of the 'Addict II Athlete Podcast', Coach Blu and Athletic Director Marissa Robinson take you on a journey through the labyrinth of the human brain. They break down the roles of four crucial chemicals—dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins—and how these 'feel-good' messengers influence our moods and behaviors. Dopamine, often dubbed the 'pleasure chemical', helps us strive, focus, and find things interesting.
Oxytocin, known as the 'love hormone', fosters connections and trust. Serotonin regulates mood and social behavior, while endorphins act as natural painkillers. Together, these chemicals form a complex reward system that can make overcoming addiction particularly challenging. Coach Blu and Marissa delve into how addiction hijacks this reward system, making it hard to delay gratification and achieve long-term goals. They emphasize the importance of setting small, achievable milestones to rewire brain circuitry and foster a sense of accomplishment.
The discussion also touches on healing relationships and building meaningful connections as pivotal steps in the recovery journey. This episode isn't just about understanding brain chemistry; it's about using that knowledge to empower yourself or someone you care about in the battle against addiction. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how our brains work, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Tune in to learn how to turn the mess of addiction into a message of health, wellness, and sobriety.