Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
The Difference Between Pleasure & Happiness with Dr. Robert Lustig
The Difference Between Pleasure & Happiness with Dr. Robert Lustig
The Difference Between Pleasure & Happiness with Dr. Robert Lustig
Thursday 19th September 2019
Dr. Daniel Amen, Tana Amen, and Dr. Robert Lustig explore how dopamine and serotonin affect our health and happiness on The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Pleasure vs. Happiness: Understanding the Brain's Chemistry with Dr. Robert Lustig
Happiness cannot be achieved with substances. So two different neurotransmitters, two different sets of receptors, two different areas of the brain, two different regulatory patterns.
What if the food you eat could be messing with your brain’s chemistry, making it harder for you to find true happiness? In this eye-opening episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen team up with Dr. Robert Lustig, author of 'The Hacking of the American Mind', to unravel the complex relationship between pleasure and happiness.
Lustig explains that while pleasure is a short-lived feeling driven by dopamine, happiness is a more sustainable state fueled by serotonin. The problem? Our modern lifestyle often confuses the two, leading to a range of neurological issues like addiction, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Lustig highlights how the food industry has engineered our diets to maximize pleasure, but at the cost of our long-term well-being.
He warns that constant dopamine spikes from sugary and processed foods can lead to serious health problems, including neuronal cell death and reduced serotonin function. This makes it increasingly difficult to achieve genuine happiness. The discussion doesn't stop at food. The trio also explores how fame and social media can hijack our dopamine systems, creating a cycle of addiction and unhappiness. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Dr. Lustig offers actionable advice on how to reclaim your brain health.
By adopting a diet rich in whole foods and low in processed sugars, you can balance your dopamine and serotonin levels, paving the way for long-lasting happiness. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of seeking short-term pleasures at the expense of your mental health, this episode is a must-listen. It provides not just an understanding of the science behind our cravings but also practical steps to break free from them.