Podcasts about Oxytocin

Struggling with low milk supply can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Katie James to demystify the realities of low milk supply. Together, they explore the hormonal, medical, and systemic factors that can affect lactation, as well as the critical importance of early postpartum support. Katie shares how birth interventions, lack of education, and misinformation can interfere with lactation—and how reclaiming knowledge, honoring instinct, and receiving timely help can make all the difference.   (07:21) How Birth Interventions Impact Breastfeeding (09:30) Prolactin, Oxytocin, and the Critical First 3 Days (11:18) What is Low Milk Supply—and Can it Be Prevented? (14:58) Medical Conditions That Can Affect Milk Production (19:27) Gestational Diabetes, Cesarean Birth, and Milk Supply (23:42) The Trap of “Perceived” Low Supply (28:48) Why Judgment-Free Support Matters (36:56) When and How to Get Help from an IBCLC (38:16) The Rule of 3s: Key Windows to Boost Milk Supply (44:39) Why Partners Need Breastfeeding Education Too   Resources Follow Katie: katiejames.site | Instagram Listen to her podcasts: The Midwives' Cauldron and The Feeding Couch Find an EBB Childbirth Class: evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirthclass Learn about the EBB Instructor Program: evidencebasedbirth.com/instructor   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Happy Satiated Saturday! Many of you may know that touch has been linked to the release of oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone related to reproduction, social bonding, stress regulation, and promotes feelings of love, trust, attachment, intimacy, and calm. Ya know what else stimulates the release of oxytocin? Eating. Research studies have found that an increase in oxytocin can decrease the urge to eat. So you can imagine that if you're lacking safe touch in your life and touch has felt invasive, where you stay away from touch, that your body needed to find another way to receive the oxytocin that it desires to feel calm and connected. It found a way to do that through food. This is another example of why food is not just about the food. We can continue to be curious about what food is doing for your body.In this week's episode, I chat with Dr. Njideka Olatunde, author, Master Reflexologist, Pain Relief Educator, and founder of Focus On Healing Wellness Institute about: The power of touch and re-defining what touch isUnderstanding the connection between stress and painRefloxologyDaily touch practicesThe importance of play and funI also sprinkle in the connection between touch and your food behaviorsYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/touch-for-healing-pain-and-decreasing-cravingsWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Dr. Olatunde here: Website: https://focusonhealing.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/njidekanolatunde Instagram: www.instagram.com/evolving_butterfly YouTube: www.youtube.com/@changingliveswithtouchology Podcast: www.touchologywellnessexperience.comSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...

In this raw and empowering episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're diving into one of the most overlooked, yet powerful ways to support your health in midlife: sex. From the hormonal magic of oxytocin to the emotional benefits of intimacy, I'll share how good sex can actually help ease perimenopause symptoms—while also addressing the very real challenges modern couples face when it comes to connection. I'll also open up about a dry spell in my own relationship, and how we found our way back to each other. Whether your libido is MIA or you're craving deeper connection, this episode is for you.   You'll learn: How oxytocin release during sex can lower cortisol and reduce perimenopause symptoms Why connection and pleasure are essential forms of self-care in midlife The difference between responsive vs. spontaneous desire—and why it matters How shame, judgment, and silence impact intimacy in long-term relationships Real talk about what happens when couples stop making time for sex Simple ways to rebuild emotional and physical connection with your partner   Links mentioned: The Difference Between Spontaneous and Responsive Sexual Desire Vanessa Marin Therapy Sex Talks Book  Vanessa Marin On Mel Robbins Jake Woodard Episode 56. Reignite Desire & Skyrocket Pleasure in Midlife with Susan Bratton   Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14675803/ https://drlindseyberkson.com/oxytocin-new-hormonal-kid-clinical-block/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924933810701553 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306987719312575 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23430983/   To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook YouTube Website   FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method BOOK A CLARITY SESSION: Perimenopause Clarity Session HRT COURSE: Perimenopause HRT Roadmap  QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this engaging conversation, intimacy expert Susan Bratton discusses the profound connection between mastering intimacy and achieving high performance in various aspects of life. She emphasizes that sexual skills are learned and that pleasure is essential for overall health and happiness. The discussion also explores the impact of technology on sexual experiences, the importance of oxytocin in relationships, and the evolving dynamics of gender and sexuality in contemporary society. Bratton encourages continuous learning and exploration in intimacy to enhance personal and relational well-being.Chapters00:00 Mastering Intimacy for High Performance03:01 The Connection Between Health and Sexuality05:52 Learning and Skills in Sexuality08:58 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Intimacy11:58 Exploring New Techniques and Tools14:52 Regenerative Medicine and Longevity17:51 Oxytocin and Its Role in Connection28:59 Overcoming Health Challenges33:13 Strength, Fitness, and Aging Gracefully34:12 Gaining Wisdom Through Experience37:09 The Intersection of Sexuality and Health39:09 Repression and Control in Sexuality40:10 Shifting Paradigms in Relationships46:17 The Future of Sex and Technology

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To effectively unwind from the demands of modern life, we can tap into our body's internal chemistry. Overcoming the fatigue induced by constant technological stimulation is achievable by recognizing our need for rebalancing and actively changing our habits. The solution lies in getting a daily dose of nature, whole foods, physical exercise, and minimizing screen time.To introduce practices that activate and boost our natural stress defence, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with neuroscientist, best-selling author, and founder of The DOSE Lab, TJ Power.TJ empowers us with brain boosting tips from his book, The DOSE Effect: Optimize Your Brain and Body by Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Buffy Bedding — Offers a new standard of rest and nightly self-care ritual. Visit buffy.co to get 20% off your first order using promo code HHTR.Quince—Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices.Visit Quince.com/hhtr for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns using Quince.com/hhtr. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

To effectively unwind from the demands of modern life, we can tap into our body's internal chemistry. Overcoming the fatigue induced by constant technological stimulation is achievable by recognizing our need for rebalancing and actively changing our habits. The solution lies in getting a daily dose of nature, whole foods, physical exercise, and minimizing screen time.To introduce practices that activate and boost our natural stress defence, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with neuroscientist, best-selling author, and founder of The DOSE Lab, TJ Power.TJ empowers us with brain boosting tips from his book, The DOSE Effect: Optimize Your Brain and Body by Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Buffy Bedding — Offers a new standard of rest and nightly self-care ritual. Visit buffy.co to get 20% off your first order using promo code HHTR.Quince—Offers high-quality essentials, home decor, and furnishings at radically low prices.Visit Quince.com/hhtr for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns using Quince.com/hhtr. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

Orgasmic Birth Story Series   Ep 149 Description:  “The way to start to feel comfortable with it in birth is to become comfortable with the vibrator before your birth.” —Molly Moon  For too long, vibrators have been shrouded in shame and stigma, viewed solely as sexual devices. But the truth is, these powerful tools have the potential to transform the birthing experience.   Molly Moon is a yoga teacher, doula, and sacred songstress who brings the timeless wisdom of the feminine into her work. Her passion for guiding spiritual awakening has been reignited by the birth of her own child, inspiring her to explore nature-based education Tune in as Debra and Molly share how self-pleasure can be used as a powerful pain management tool, how it helps increase oxytocin—the essential hormone of labor, and how we can normalize vibrators as a shame-free support tool for birth preparation and beyond.     Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471      Episode Highlights: 02:43 Meet Molly: Incorporating Pleasure Into Birth 09:39 Molly's Birth Experience 14:14 Vibrator for Pain Management   21:28 Addressing Shame and Normalizing Vibrators  23:26 Postpartum Benefits of Vibrators  27:39 Tips for Birth Prep      Resources: 

In this episode of the Rena Malik, M.D. podcast, Dr. Rena Malik talks with Dr. Nicole Prause about the complexities of orgasm and sexual response in the brain. Dr. Prause discusses her research on the changes that happen as individuals near climax, suggesting a possible undocumented phase in the sexual response cycle. They explore the role of cognitive control in achieving orgasm and examine the practice of semen retention, noting that its purported benefits lack scientific support. The conversation also highlights the challenges researchers face in the field of sexual health. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Brain activity during orgasm 01:27 Sexual response cycle theory 03:20 Orgasms and cognitive control 05:02 Edging and brain states 06:21 Semen retention discussion 08:52 Physiologic basis of focus 15:30 Online forum dangers 19:23 Pornography and pair bonding 21:26 Oxytocin and relationships Stay connected with Dr. Prause on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow her now and check out these links! X - https://x.com/NicoleRPrause Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LiberosCenter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nprause/ ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicole-Prause https://bsky.app/profile/nicolerprause.bsky.social www.liberoscenter.com Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the most highly promoted biohacks (like cold plunges and extended fasting) are horrible for woman. From cycle syncing to EMF detox, discover science-backed strategies that actually support *female* hormones, energy, and aging—straight from the world's top hormone experts. Show notes: www.katspangler.com/blog/270   The Club: www.katspangler.com/the-club  Get in touch! www.katspangler.com/consultation

What causes depression? Surprisingly, depression has nothing to do with your brain and everything to do with your gut microbiome. In this video, we'll take an in-depth look at the brain-gut connection and the often overlooked relationship between depression and gut health. 0:00 Introduction: Depression explained1:17 Side effects of SSRIs1:32 St. John's wort and depression2:27 The brain-gut connection3:22 Depression and gut health3:40 Depression and gut inflammation 3:51 Antibiotics and depression4:33 L. reuteri and mental healthDepression has consistently been viewed as a chemical imbalance, but it's actually related to a problem with the gut. Depression is often treated with SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), but many studies show normal serotonin levels in people with depression.SSRIs do not fix depression and have even been called placebos by some medical professionals. They also come with serious side effects, including sexual dysfunction, decreased libido, inability to experience emotion, and worsening depression.St. John's wort affects both serotonin and dopamine. It's an anti-inflammatory and reduces cortisol, but doctors and the medical world often recommend against it despite its very few side effects. Serotonin and oxytocin are made in the gut. Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that can help with depression and stress, so gut health is at the core of mental health. The vagus nerve works as a highway that orchestrates the brain and gut connection. If you have a problem with your gut microbes, this can lead to depression. Studies have found serious microbes missing in depressed people! Gut inflammation can also alter your mood. One of the side effects of antibiotics is depression. Antibiotics erase the good bacteria that control your mood chemicals. Once wiped away, microbes don't always come back, and you could be left with an imbalance. L. reuteri is an amazing microbe that many people are missing. Dr. William Davis has shared an expert technique for cultivating L. reuteri using half and half to increase its potency. People have consumed this probiotic mixture and experienced significant health benefits such as improved sleep, muscle tone, and reduced stress. L. reuteri acts as a natural antibiotic without side effects and is found naturally in breast milk.

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In this captivating episode of the Driving Change Podcast, host Jeff Bloomfield speaks with Dov Baron, a globally recognized leadership expert who explores his powerful personal journey from overcoming extreme adversity to becoming a sought-after coach for world leaders. Dov shares deeply insightful lessons about understanding the emotional source code that shapes our identities, beliefs, and behaviors, emphasizing curiosity, belonging, and genuine connection as foundations for meaningful change. Why You Should Listen: If you're interested in personal transformation, leadership growth, or simply understanding the psychological underpinnings of human behavior and identity, this episode is essential. Dov Baron's candid storytelling and profound insights offer practical approaches to fostering curiosity, challenging deeply-held beliefs, and creating genuine belonging in both personal and professional settings. Top 10 Takeaways: Your emotional source code deeply influences your identity and behavior. Identity isn't chosen; it's built on the meaning we assign for survival. Real change requires examining and challenging your identity. Curiosity is the key antidote to fear and judgment. Most beliefs are unconscious programming from our environment and upbringing. Real belonging happens when we are accepted authentically, not forced to fit in. Major life events don't inherently change us; our response and reflection afterward do. Tribalism and "othering" are rooted deeply in our survival instincts. Oxytocin can foster both deep connection and intense division. Change is a muscle that must be exercised consistently to overcome fear and resistance. Chapter Markings: 00:00 – Introduction and Episode Setup 03:00 – Dov Baron's Powerful Introduction 05:00 – Dov's Early Life and Influences 09:15 – Early Entrepreneurship and Life Challenges 13:02 – Discovering the Emotional Source Code 16:39 – Identity, Beliefs, and Behavior 22:52 – Why Identity Matters and How It's Formed 27:42 – The Challenge of Deep Self-Reflection 32:02 – Surviving a Life-Altering Fall 35:33 – Responding to Life's Wake-Up Calls 37:31 – Cognitive Overload and Resistance to Change 44:47 – Tribalism, Survival, and "Othering" 50:03 – Neurochemistry of Connection and Division 55:49 – Practical Steps for Fostering Curiosity 58:43 – Closing Thoughts, Resources, and Final Advice Guest Links Mentioned: DovBaron.com The Dov Baron Show Podcast Dov's LinkedIn Articles YouTube Channel

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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This week, Dr. Prather talks about the importance of the Autonomic Nervous System to our health and how to achieve a proper balance between the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous Systems.   In this episode, you'll learn:—How Dr. Prather only finds about 10-15% of patients have a properly-balanced Autonomic Nervous System.  And how "basically 100% of patients" were imbalanced during COVID, a trend which has continued. —Why the proper balance is 80% of our time should be in the Parasympathetic (Rest and Digest) mode and 20% of the time in the Sympathetic (Fight or Flight) mode. —The "freeze" mechanism that Dr. Prather has seen in patients where they get so stressed that they can't even function. —Why Dr. Prather says an imbalance in the Autonomic Nervous System can kick off "all" health issues, symptoms, and diseases.  And the Autonomic Nervous System test at Holistic Integration that measures the function of the Vagus Nerve and the balance of the spinal cord between the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic systems. —The test Dr. Prather does on the Levator Scapulae to determine a patient's stress levels. —The deep-breathing and eye exercises which help regulate the Vagus Nerve.  And the benefits of humming, gargling, cold showers, and exercise for your Vagus Nerve. —The Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Adjustment that is a specialty at Holistic Integration which Dr. Prather says is "the most important thing you can do for your health" and is the most important treatment to balance out the Autonomic Nervous System.—How Acupuncture can "immediately" decrease the Cortisol stress hormone and increase the "feel good" Oxytocin hormone.—The symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).  And why Dr. Prather says the Atlas "is the biggest thing we can do to improve that" and that "you are never going to be able to fix POTS without the Atlas being set into its proper position".—Plus, we're joined by Angie Nuttle of the VIP Center for Businesswomen to talk about their upcoming "VIP Week" where our own Lisa Prather will be speaking.  Learn more about VIP Week at https://www.vipcenter.works/vipweek .http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

message me: what did you take away from this episode? Ep 94 (http://ibit.ly/Re5V) Ep 94 Elise Erickson on how oxytocin shapes our birth experience and trying to predict birth@PhDMidwives #research #midwifery  @uarizona #epigenticaging #hormones #pphresearch link -t.ly/ea0x1MuMH lab -https://www.mumhlab.com/From witnessing her first birth as an undergraduate to pioneering research on the biology of childbirth, Elise Erickson takes us on a compelling journey through her evolution from midwife to maternal health researcher.Elise, associate professor at the University of Arizona and certified nurse midwife of nearly 20 years, shares the moment that changed everything—a women's health course that aligned her interests in biology, healthcare, and feminist theory. Her subsequent path through midwifery education revealed the power of community-based care, particularly in group prenatal settings where women support each other through pregnancy and beyond.What truly stands out is Elise's ground breaking research at her MUM Lab (Mechanisms Underpinning Maternal Health). She's challenging conventional wisdom about maternal age, investigating biological aging markers that may better predict pregnancy outcomes than simply counting birthdays. Perhaps most exciting is her innovative work using smart rings to track body temperature patterns that could predict labour onset—potentially transforming how we approach inductions and birth timing.The conversation delves into the complex relationship between synthetic oxytocin (commonly used in labour) and postpartum outcomes. Through meticulous research, Elise explores how this medication might affect everything from postpartum haemorrhage risk to breastfeeding success by altering oxytocin receptor function. Her work exemplifies the vital connection between clinical observation and scientific inquiry.Looking forward, Elise envisions truly personalized maternal care that integrates biological markers, personal preferences, and social contexts—moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches while maintaining safety standards. Her story reminds us how curiosity and compassion can drive scientific discovery that transforms lives.Want to learn more about the cutting-edge research happening in maternal health? Follow Elise's MUM Lab and join us in reimagining what's possible in pregnancy and birth care. Support the showDo you know someone who should tell their story?email me - thruthepodcast@gmail.comThe aim is for this to be a fortnightly podcast with extra episodes thrown inThis podcast can be found on various socials as @thruthepinardd and our website -https://thruthepinardpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or ibit.ly/Re5V

We're thrilled to welcome back Jaclyn Downs, expert in gene therapy and personalized wellness, for another powerful conversation!This week, Jaclyn dives deep into how your genetic makeup influences anxiety, oxytocin production, endorphins, and depression — and what you can do to support your emotional health naturally. Learn how family predispositions affect your mood, why some people are more prone to anxiety and depression than others, and how understanding your genes can help you create a customized path to greater peace and well-being.If you've ever wondered why emotional ups and downs run in families — or what you can do about it — this episode is a must-listen.Connect with Jaclyn Downs and dive deeper into her work >> here and follow her on Instagram @functionalgenomicsWhat did you think of today's episode?>> Say hello and share your thoughts!Be sure to join the Manifesting Clarity Facebook page where we talk all about the lessons we've learned on the journey thus far and action steps we can take to bring more clarity into our lives! Thank you for listening! We are beyond grateful for you.

In this episode of the Returning to Us Podcast, Lauren announces the show's move to the Five IVES website and wraps up the nervous system series with a look at hormones. Cortisol and Adrenaline—our “stress squad”—can throw us off balance, but Oxytocin, the “love hormone,” helps restore calm and bring us back into our Window of Tolerance.Lauren shares simple, science-backed ways to boost Oxytocin—like hugs, eye contact, and laughter—that support mood, sleep, and nervous system regulation. She reminds us that while hormones impact how we feel, they don't have to take over. Small, mindful actions can help us reclaim calm and clarity.If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try it at home tip: Try any of the tips suggested in the last few episodes about nervous system regulation.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Sympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Podcast:Understandig Heart Rate Vulnerability: Tools for a More Regulated Nervous SystemFrom Stuck to Safe: A Deeper Dive to Rewiring Your Nervous System After Freeze & FawnWhy Freeze State Happens in Two Different Ways (and Why it Matters)Cold Exposure: How the Cold Can Calm your Nervous SystemBeyond Deep Breaths: Surprising Ways to Reset your SystemFind Your Way Back to the Window of ToleranceI Can't Stop Talking about the Nervous System5 Ives episodeOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call

“ If you can fix your relationship with your phone and food, big shifts happen with your mental health,” explains Tj Power.  Power, lead neuroscientist, author, and founder of the DOSE Lab, joins us today to explore the vital role neurotransmitters play in our health, how to naturally boost dopamine, and how to build routines that set you up for long-term success. Plus:  - Neurotransmitters 101(~2:25)  - Dopamine levels (~3:20) - How to naturally support dopamine levels (~4:00) - Boredom & the impact on the brain (~5:30) - Health implications for low dopamine (~6:55) - Routines to set yourself up for success (~7:55) - Dopamine & technology (~10:55) - What is oxytocin (~15:15)  - How to increase oxytocin (~16:20) - Serotonin & the gut (~22:18) - Endorphines & destressing (~26:10) - Exercise as an elixir (~28:55) - The importance of play (~32:00) - Time alone (~33:45) - Reward systems & dopamine (~36:00) - The importance of sleep (~43:00) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Tj on Instagram (@tjpower)  - Learn more about his research (https://thedoselab.com/lab)  - Pick up his book, The Dose Effect  - What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan - Research on texting vs calling on hormones (PMCID: PMC3277914)  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more! Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order!   Today's Power Affirmation: As I give to others, my life becomes fulfilled.   Today's Oracle of Motivation: When you give something to another person, whether material or in service, a physiological response happens within you. A warm fuzzy feeling creeps in and helps you make sexy time with your happiness. Your brain releases pleasure endorphins, including oxytocin, which lowers stress. Oxytocin makes you feel more connected to others, which is why good deeds are often paid forward. The greatest gift to yourself is a gift to someone else. Pay it forward!   Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us every Monday and Thursday for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world!   For more musings, visit RageCreate.com     Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!

What if your hormones weren't the problem, but the result of a deeper imbalance?In this episode, we chat with hormone expert and triple board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of The Hormone Fix. Together, we explore how burnout, grief, and everyday stressors silently impact our hormones and why oxytocin, connection, and joy may be the missing piece.Dr. Anna shares her personal journey through infertility, early menopause, and deep personal loss—and how she rebuilt her health from the inside out. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing isn't just about lab tests and supplements. It's about play, presence, and honoring your body's natural rhythms.You'll learn:Why stress and cortisol are at the root of so many hormone symptomsThe connection between oxytocin, joy, and hormonal balanceHow trauma, loss, and grief can change your physiology—and how to healWhy your urine pH might be the easiest health tool you're not usingSimple daily shifts that create more energy, ease, and hormonal harmonyRESOURCES:Grab my favorite red light - The Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired Use code INSPIRED for 10% off!Take the Free Hormone Quiz: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/hormone-toxicity-questionnaire Join the Girlfriend Doctor Community: https://drannacabeca.com/products/the-girlfriend-doctor-club-membership-monthly Try Dr. Anna's Ketone + pH Test Strips: https://drannacabeca.com/products/dr-anna-cabeca-keto-alkaline-weight-loss-solution-urinalysis-test-strips?uid=11&oid=1&affid=8101936&creative_id=3 Read The Hormone Fix: https://amzn.to/4kqwH7m Connect with Dr. Anna: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor****************If you're not getting my emails, make sure you head over here and sign up! I'll share goodies you can't get anywhere else, so you're missing out if you're not on the list! If you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave a review on whatever platform you use for podcasts? It really helps spread the word and inspire other moms. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me. Thank you!Follow Dr. Melissa:▶︎ YouTube▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ TikTok▶︎ WebsiteEpisode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/76

In this episode, we explore the critical role of serotonin in shaping sensory maps within the brain, a process vital for interpreting sensory input and navigating the world. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator synthesized from the aromatic amino acid tryptophan, influences brain development by fine-tuning sensory systems. It modulates neuronal growth, synaptic connections, and plasticity, which are essential for creating accurate sensory maps in regions like the somatosensory cortex, visual cortex, and auditory cortex. These maps serve as blueprints for processing touch, vision, and sound, with serotonin regulating the pruning of connections in the thalamus and cortex to ensure precise sensory wiring.The episode also explores the broader biological implications of serotonin, emphasizing its role in both prenatal and postnatal development. Maternally derived serotonin, supplied via the placenta from the peripheral and enteric nervous systems, significantly influences fetal brain development, affecting proliferation, differentiation, and neuronal migration in sensory regions. Postnatally, serotonin continues to support sensory integration and mood regulation, working alongside oxytocin to facilitate bonding and stress buffering. We explore environmental factors, such as stress and modern lighting, on serotonin synthesis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates cortisol release. Daylight Computer Companyuse "autism" for $25 off athttps://buy.daylightcomputer.com/RYAN03139Chroma Iight Devicesuse "autism" for 10% discount athttps://getchroma.co/?ref=autism0:00 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for a 10% discount03:12, Sensory Map Introduction and Serotonin's Role, The episode introduces sensory maps, neural blueprints that help the brain interpret sensory inputs like touch, vision, and sound, 04:30, Serotonin's Developmental Impact, Serotonin fine-tunes sensory systems by modulating neuronal growth, synaptic connections, and plasticity, creating precise sensory maps in the somatosensory, visual, and auditory cortices,06:04, Serotonin and Sensory Processing (Visual), Serotonin, sensory processing in the visual cortex08:29, Critical Periods and Neuroplasticity, sensory neurons and connections, pruning10:00, Brain Regions and Serotonin's Mechanisms, Serotonin, axonal guidance, neurogenesis, and migration via microtubules, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), glutamate and GABA12:55, Serotonin and Sensory Processing (Somatosensory),13:51, Serotonin and Sensory Processing (Auditory),14:52, Stress and the HPA Axis, Cortisol, circadian rhythms and cortisol spikes, modern environments,16:16 Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for a $25 discount20:38, Maternal Serotonin and Prenatal Influence; Postnatal Serotonin and Oxytocin; Tryptophan Metabolism and Neurodevelopment, placenta, fetal brain development, proliferation, differentiation, and neuronal migration, serotonin, oxytocin & bonding and stress buffering, TPH1 and TPH2, kynurenine pathwayX: https://x.com/rps47586Hopp: https://www.hopp.bio/fromthespectrumYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

Send us a text In this high-impact episode of the Customer Success Playbook, hosts Kevin Metzger and Roman Trebon welcome Mary Schmid, MBA, a communication and leadership expert with a passion for rewiring how we listen. Mary reveals how to shift from surface-level exchanges to trust-building dialogues by embracing her "Conversational Edge" framework. Rather than defaulting to advice-giving, Mary urges professionals to pause and lean into connection-first listening. With a foundation in neuroscience, she explains how we unconsciously drop out of conversations every 12 to 18 seconds—and how to stay tuned in. If you think you're a good listener, this episode might surprise you.Detailed Analysis: This episode flips the script on what it means to be a "trusted advisor." Mary Schmid argues that client relationships are often eroded by a focus on proving expertise instead of demonstrating care. Using brain science as a guide, she introduces the idea that effective listening triggers the brain's trust response. Listeners are walked through a conversational sequence that begins with understanding the situation, moves into exploring the client's thoughts and emotions, and culminates in assessing the impact. The goal? Helping clients feel heard, not herded.Mary deftly explains how traditional expertise-driven dialogue creates power imbalances, pushing clients into defensive, disengaged states. In contrast, her approach taps into the oxytocin-powered trust circuit by creating psychological safety. The episode offers practical examples and humorous insights—including Kevin getting called out for zoning out every few seconds (we're looking at you, Kevin).For business leaders and customer success professionals, Mary provides a vital reminder: real influence stems from emotional connection, not intellectual superiority. When you guide a client into collaborative discovery, rather than corner them with solutions, you spark engagement and build lasting loyalty.Her parting wisdom? Respect begins with listening to connect, not correct.Now you can interact with us directly by leaving a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/CustomerSuccessPlaybookCheck out https://funnelstory.ai/ for more details about Funnelstory. You can also check out our full video review of the product on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4jChYZBVz2Y.Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcastTwitter - @CS_PlaybookYou can find Kevin at:Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web siteKevin Metzger on Linked In.You can find Roman at:Roman Trebon on Linked In.

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions This episode dives into the complex relationship between migraines and hormonal changes, particularly focusing on estrogen. The discussion covers the prevalence of migraines, the distinction between migraines with and without aura, and the significant impact of reproductive hormones on migraine patterns, especially in women. Key topics include the discovery of the estrogen threshold, the influence of estrogen on neurotransmitter systems like serotonin and glutamate, and the potential of hormone-based treatments. The episode also examines the role of the trigeminal vascular system, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), and the impact of oral contraceptives on migraine frequency and intensity. Practical strategies for managing menstrual migraines and the importance of using headache diaries for accurate diagnosis are highlighted.00:00 Introduction to Migraines00:20 Types of Migraines and Auras00:42 Sex Differences in Migraine Prevalence00:59 Hormonal Influence on Migraines01:53 Estrogen's Role in Menstrual Migraines02:05 Historical Breakthroughs in Migraine Research02:35 Estrogen Threshold and Migraine Triggers04:10 Estrogen's Impact on Brain Function07:29 Neurotransmitters and Migraine Pathways11:15 Oxytocin and Migraine Prevention13:20 Trigeminal Vascular System and Migraines16:46 Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide and Inflammation20:38 Oral Contraceptives and Migraine Management24:59 The Importance of Headache Diaries26:45 Conclusion and Future Research Click here for the Fibromyalgia 101 link.Click here to connect with Joy Lenz. Support the showWhen I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. You're not alone. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 28+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace personal medical advice.* ...

The Oxytocin Trap: Disney's Biochemical Hijacking Disney's fairy tales operate as neurochemical warfare. fMRI studies reveal that young girls exposed to Princess media before age seven exhibit 300% higher oxytocin release during romantic scenes—a hormonal hijacking that addicts them to relationship limerence before puberty. 

Are you tired all the time? Energy is crucial to everything we do, from getting out of bed in the morning to getting work done throughout the day, and unfortunately it isn't as simple as just getting enough sleep. In this mini-episode, I'm giving you science-backed hacks you can use today to feel better tomorrow. As always, I don't recommend tackling all of these changes at once – instead, pick and choose a few changes that feel helpful to you, and build up from there. You deserve to feel present and reclaim your energy! 1:29 Meal Timing 3:36 Circadian Rhythm 6:27 Stress 9:14 Suppressing Emotions 13:14 Hydration 14:24 Movement 16:30 Busy, Not Productive 21:22 Task-Switching 23:51 Nagging To-Dos Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz's book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.  Check out these previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast mentioned in this episode: How To Work LESS AND Get MORE Done Top Attention Researcher: Our Attention Spans Are Down To 47 Seconds! Here's How To Fix It Neuroscience Hacks For Optimizing Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, BDNF, And More The Secret to Getting in Shape, Sleeping Better, Saving Money, And Being More Confident and Productive (Yes, Really!) with Dr. Katy Milkman New Circadian Science: Improve Your Energy, Metabolism, Focus, Strength, & More This episode is sponsored by: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/LizMoody to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. Listen to Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen wherever you listen to podcasts, and check Elise out on Instagram @eliseloehnen. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 320. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Wir müssen sozialem Miteinander wieder mehr Raum geben, damit wir körperlich und psychisch gesund bleiben”, sagt die Neurobiologin Dr. Nicole Strüber. Welche Rolle spielen neurobiologische Vorgänge rund um das Hormon "Oxytocin"?

Join me as I tell you about this beautiful quote that was shared with about oxytocin and its positive effects. Also, I talk a little bit about priority and why it is good to focus on one thing at a time. Last, but certainly not least, I have a special guest, who is a rap artist, join me. His name is 96 BABY!Stay tuned for more. Blessings!!

Hello Interactors,Spring at Interplace brings a shift to mapping, GIS, and urban design. While talk of industrial revival stirs nostalgia — steel mills, union jobs, bustling Main Streets — the reality on the ground is different: warehouses, data centers, vertical suburbs, and last-mile depots. Less Rosy the Riveter, more Ada Lovelace. Our cities are being shaped accordingly — optimized not for community, but for logistics.FROM STOREFRONTS TO STEEL DOORSLet's start with these two charts recently shared by the historian of global finance and power Adam Tooze at Chartbook. One shows Amazon passing Walmart in quarterly sales for the first time. The other shows a steadily declining drop in plans for small business capital expenditure. Confidence shot up upon the election of Trump, but dropped suddenly when tariff talks trumped tax tempering. Together, these charts paint a picture: control over how people buy, build, and shape space is shifting — fast. It all starts quietly. A parking lot gets fenced off. Trucks show up. Maybe the old strip mall disappears overnight. A few months later, there's a low, gray building with no windows. No grand opening. Just a stream of delivery vans pulling in and out.This isn't just a new kind of facility — it's a new kind of urban and suburban logic.Platform logistics has rewritten the rules of space. Where cities were once shaped by factories and storefronts, now they're shaped by fulfillment timelines, routing algorithms, and the need to move goods faster than planning commissions can meet.In the past, small businesses were physical anchors. They invested in place. They influenced how neighborhoods looked, felt, and functioned. But when capital expenditures from local firms drop — as that second chart shows — their power to shape the block goes with it.What fills the vacuum is logistics. And it doesn't negotiate like the actors it replaces.This isn't just a retail story. It's a story about agency — who gets to decide what a place is for. When small businesses cut back on investment, it's not just the storefront that disappears. So does the capacity to influence a block, a street, a community. Local business owners don't just sell goods — they co-create neighborhoods. They choose where to open, how to hire, how to design, and what kind of social space their business offers. All of that is a form of micro-planning — planning from below. France, as one example, subsidizes these co-created neighborhoods in Paris to insure they uphold the romantic image of a Parisian boulevard.But without subsidies, these actors are disappearing. And in the vacuum, big brands and logistics move in. Not softly, either. Amazon alone added hundreds of logistics facilities to U.S. land in the past five years. Data centers compete for this land. Meta recently announced a four million square foot facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It will be their largest data center in the world.These buildings are a new kind of mall. They're massive, quiet, windowless buildings that optimize for speed, not presence. This is what researchers call logistics urbanization — a land use logic where space is valued not for what people can do in it, but for how efficiently packages and data can pass through it.The shift is structural. It remakes how land is zoned, how roads are used, and how people move — and it does so at a scale that outpaces most municipal planning timelines. That's not just a market change. It's a change in governance. Because planners? Mayors? Even state reps? They're not steering anymore. They're reacting.City managers once had tools to shape growth — zoning, permitting, community input. But logistics and tech giants don't negotiate like developers. They come with pre-designed footprints and expectations. If a city doesn't offer fast approval, industrial zoning, and tax breaks, they'll skip to the next one. And often, they won't even say why. Economists studying these state and local business tax incentives say these serve as the “primary place-based policy in the United States.”It forces a kind of economic speed dating. I see it in my own area as local governments vie for the attention (and revenue) of would-be high-tech suitors. But it can be quiet, as one report suggests: “This first stage of logistical urbanization goes largely unnoticed insofar as the construction of a warehouse in an existing industrial zone rarely raises significant political issues.”(2)This isn't just in major cities. Across the U.S., cities are bending their long-term plans to chase short-term fulfillment deals. Even rural local governments routinely waive design standards and sidestep public input to accommodate warehouse and tech siting — because saying no can feel like missing out on tax revenue, jobs, or political wins.(2)What was once a dynamic choreography of land use and local voices becomes something flatter: a data pipeline.It isn't all bad. Fulfillment hubs closer to homes mean fewer trucks, shorter trips, and lower emissions. Data centers crunching billions of bits is better than a PC whirring under the desk of every home. There is a scale and sustainability case to be made.But logistic liquidity doesn't equal optimistic livability. It doesn't account for what's lost when civic agency fades, or when a city works better for packages than for people. You can optimize flow — and still degrade life.That's what those two charts at the beginning really show. Not just an economic shift, but a spatial one. From many small decisions to a few massive ones. From storefronts and civic input to corporate site selection and zoning flips. From a lived city to a delivered one.Which brings us to the next shape in this story — not the warehouse, but the mid-rise. Not the loading dock, but the key-fob lobby. Different function. Same logic.HIGH-RISE, LOW TOUCHYou've seen them. The sleek new apartment buildings with names like The Foundry or Parc25. A yoga room, a roof deck, and an app for letting in your dog walker. “Mixed-use,” they say — but it's mostly private use stacked vertically.It's much needed housing, for sure. But these aren't neighborhoods. They're private bunkers with balconies.Yes, they're more dense than suburban cul-de-sacs. Yes, they're more energy-efficient than sprawl. But for all their square footage and amenity spaces, they often feel more like vertical suburbs — inward-facing, highly managed, and oddly disconnected from the street.The ground floors are usually glazed over with placeholder retail: maybe a Starbucks, a Subway, or nothing at all…often vacant with only For Lease signs. Residents rarely linger. Packages arrive faster than neighbors can introduce themselves. There's a gym to bench press, but no public bench or egress. You're close to hundreds of people — and yet rarely bump into anyone you didn't schedule.That's not a design flaw. That's the point.These buildings are part of a new typology — one that synchronizes perfectly with a platform lifestyle. Residents work remote. Order in. Socialize through screens. The architecture doesn't foster interaction because interaction isn't the product. Efficiency is.Call it fulfillment housing — apartments designed to plug into an economy that favors logistics and metrics, not civic social fabrics. They're located near tech centers, distribution hubs, and delivery corridors, and sometimes libraries or parks outdoors. What matters is access to bandwidth and smooth entry for Amazon and Door Dash.And it's not just what you see on the block. Behind the scenes, cities are quietly reengineering themselves to connect these structures to the digital twins — warehouses and data centers. Tucked into nearby low-tax exurbs or industrial zones, together they help reshape land use, strain energy grids, and anchor the platform economy.They're infrastructure for a new kind of urban life — one where presence is optional and connection to the cloud is more important than to the crowd.Even the public spaces inside these buildings — co-working lounges, shared kitchens, “community rooms” — are behind fobs, passwords, and management policies. Sociologists have called this the anticommons: everything looks shared, but very little actually is. It's curated collectivity, not true community.And it's not just isolation — it's predictability. These developments are built to minimize risk, noise, conflict, friction. Which is also to say: they're built to minimize surprise. The kind of surprise that once made cities exciting. The kind that made them social.Some urban scholars describe these spaces as part of a broader “ghost urbanism” — a city where density exists without depth. Where interaction is optional. Where proximity is engineered, but intimacy is not. You can be surrounded by life and still feel like you're buffering.The irony is these buildings often check every sustainability box. They're LEED-certified. Near transit. Built up, not out. From a local emissions standpoint, they beat the ‘burbs'. But their occupant's consumption, waste, and travel habits can create more pollution than homebody suburbanites. And from a civic standpoint — the standpoint of belonging, encounter, spontaneity — they're often just as empty.And so we arrive at a strange truth: a city can be efficient, dense, even walkable — and still feel ghosted. Because what we've optimized for isn't connection. It's delivery — to screens and doorsteps. What gets delivered to fulfillment housing may be frictionless, but it's rarely fulfilling.DRONES, DOMICILES, AND DISCONNECTIONI admit there's a nostalgia for old-world neighborhoods as strong as nostalgia for industrial cities of the past. Neighborhoods where you may run into people at the mailbox. Asking someone in the post office line where they got their haircut. Sitting on the porch, just waitin' on a friend. We used to talk about killing time, now we have apps to optimize it.It's not just because of screens. It's also about what kinds of space we've built — and what kind of social activity they allow or even encourage.In many suburbs and edge cities, the mix of logistics zones, tech centers, and residential enclaves creates what urban theorists might call a fragmented spatial syntax. That means the city no longer “reads” as a continuous experience. Streets don't tell stories.There's no rhythm from house to corner store to café to school. Instead, you get jump cuts — a warehouse here, a cul-de-sac there, a fenced-in apartment complex down the road. These are spaces that serve different logics, designed for speed, security, or seclusion — but rarely for relation. The grammar of the neighborhood breaks down. You don't stroll. You shuttle.You drive past a warehouse. You park in a garage. You enter through a lobby. You take an elevator to your door. There's no in-between space — no casual friction, no civic ambiguity, no shared air.These patterns aren't new. But they're becoming the norm, not the exception. You can end up living in a place but never quite arrive.Watch most anyone under 35. Connection increasingly happens online. Friendships form in Discord servers, not diners. Parties are planned via private stories, not porch swings. You don't run into people. You ping them.Sometimes that online connection does spill back into the real world — meetups, pop-ups, shared hobbies that break into public space. Discord, especially, has become a kind of digital third place, often leading to real-world hangouts. It's social. Even communal. But it's different. Fleeting. Ephemeral. Less rooted in place, more tied to platform and notifications.None of this is inherently bad. But it does change the role of the neighborhood as we once knew it. It's no longer the setting for shared experience — it's just a backdrop for bandwidth. That shift is subtle, but it adds up. Without physical places for civic life, interactions gets offloaded to platforms. Connection becomes mediated, surveilled, and datafied. You don't meet your neighbors. You follow them. You comment on their dog through a Ring alert.This is what some sociologists call networked individualism — where people aren't embedded in shared place-based systems, but orbit through overlapping digital networks. And when digital is the default, the city becomes a logistics problem. Something to move through efficiently…or not. It certainly is not something we're building together. It's imposed upon us.And so we arrive at a kind of paradox:We're more connected than ever. But we're less entangled.We're more visible. But we're less involved.We're living closer. But we don't feel near.The irony is the very platforms that hollow out public space are now where we go looking for belonging. TikTok isn't just where we go to kill time — it's where we go to feel seen. If your neighborhood doesn't give you identity, the algorithm will.Meanwhile, the built environment absorbs the logic of logistics. Warehouses and data centers at the edge. Mid-rises in the core. Streets engineered for the throughput of cars and delivery vans. Housing designed for containment. And social life increasingly routed elsewhere.It all works. Until you want to feel something.We're social creatures, biologically wired for connection. Neuroscience shows that in-person social interactions regulate stress, build emotional resilience, and literally shape how our brains grow and adapt. It's not just emotional. It's neurochemical. Oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin — the chemistry of belonging — fire most powerfully through touch, eye contact, shared space. When those rituals shrink, so does our sense of meaning and safety.And that's what this is really about. Historically cities weren't just containers for life. They're catalysts for feeling. Without shared air, shared time, and shared friction, we lose more than convenience. We lose the chance to feel something real — to be part of a place, not just a node in a network.What started with two charts ends here: a world where local agency, social spontaneity, and even emotion itself are being restructured by platform logic. The city still stands. The buildings are there. The people are home. But the feeling of place — the buzz, the bump, the belonging — gets harder to find.That's the cost of efficiency without empathy. Of optimizing everything but meaning.And that's the city we're building. Unless we build something else. We'll need agency. And not just for planners or developers. For people.That's the work ahead. Not to reject the platform city. But to remake it — into something more livable. More legible. More ours. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

Ich bin ein wenig verliebt in meine neusten Erkenntnisse zum Thema Gehirnchemie und Glück. Es ist so ein leichter, klarer Weg, um zu verstehen was guttut und was nicht. Manche unserer Angewohnheiten sind wider der Natur, mit der unser Körper, einschließlich seiner Schaltzentrale in unserem Kopf, funktioniert. Doch es gibt einen Ausweg, denn Angewohnheiten lassen sich ändern und der Effekt, den ich gerade fühle, ist phänomenal. Also geht es in dieser Folge weiter mit Dopamin, Oxytocin, Serotonin und vielem mehr. Ich bin gespannt auf deine Gedanken zur Folge. Was willst du ändern oder ist alles schon wunderbar? Lass gerne einen Kommentar auf www.gluecksplanet.com da und tagg mich auf Instagram oder schreib einen Kommentar auf Youtube, wenn dir die Folge gefallen hat – ich freue mich von dir zu hören. Diese Folge ist noch einmal (wie schon Folge 316) inspiriert von der Arbeit von TJ Power, einem Neurowissenschaftler, der in seinem Buch „The Dose Effect“ über die Chemie in unserem Gehirn und wie wir sie für uns nutzen können, schreibt. (Link führt zum Ecobookstore, non affiliate. Diese Radikal Glücklich Folge #238: Versteh den Algorithmus deines Kopfes kann auch spannend sein, wenn dich das Thema interessiert.In uns können wir alles ändern. Von Herzen,SiljaPS: Mehr von mir findest du auf meiner Seite:www.siljamahlow.deUnter Coaching meine Coachingprogramme und einen Link zu den von mir ausgebildeten Soul Coaches. Wenn du mehr zu ätherischen Ölen und Supplements erfahren willst oder mit mir dein Doterra - Business aufbauen willst – ich bin gerne an deiner Seite. Schreib mir einfach eine E-Mail an silja@siljamahlow.deMein zweites Buch Spiritual Leadership findest du überall. Hier ist der Link zum Buch. Mein erstes Buch findest du hier.Mentioned in this episode:Diese Folge enthält Werbung für meinen neuen Podcast „Zurück zur Natur“, in dem ich über ätherische Öle spreche und wie sie dir Rückenwind geben können. Du findest ihn überall, wo es Podcasts gibt und mit Player auf meiner Welt der Öle Plattform.

In this episode, I chat about... the importance of oxytocin (the love hormone) for women and regulating your nervous system how your hormone levels are affecting your relationship attachment styles foods, habits and daily acitivies can help increase your oxytocin levels Join us inside my Manifestation Queen community for support and community. Grab my 21-day Soul Aligned Wealth workshop for only $97 Download my FREE Alignment ebooks here

Welcome back to another episode. Today, I’m sharing something a little different – a book review! And oh my goodness, this one is so worth your time. The book is called The Dose Effect by Dr. TJ Power – and it’s one of the most relevant, practical, and powerful books I’ve read in a long time. It was actually recommended by Anna from our GROW Book Club (thank you, Anna!), and it honestly feels like one of those rare books that lands in your hands just when you need it. In this episode, I walk you through the key idea of the book – how our feelings, motivation, energy and even our sense of joy are directly influenced by four brain chemicals: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins. Together they spell D.O.S.E. — and understanding them might just be the missing piece if you’ve been feeling flat, anxious, or off balance lately. Here’s what you’ll take away from listening: ✨ What “The Dose Effect” is and why it’s such a game-changer ✨ How modern habits are hijacking our brain chemistry without us realising ✨ Simple, science-backed ways to restore your natural balance It’s not about being perfect – it’s about small shifts that help us feel more like ourselves again. I’ll also share how you can read along with me and the Dream Life community inside our GROW Book Club this May! So if you’re ready for a reset, or just want to understand your beautiful brain a bit better — tune in. This could be a turning point

In this episode, we explore Oxytocin and Vasopressin's vast roles in Human Biology. We time travel to cover the evolution of the two molecules and learn about their functions with developing and socializing. Oxytocin and Vasopressin are dynamic molecules whereby they are Peptides and Hormones. In addition, we cover previously discussed brain regions and how the molecules work alongside key Neuromodulators like Serotonin and Dopamine.Social Reward https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6214365/Social Reward Requires Oxytocin and Serotonin in Nucleus Accumbens (Parvo Path) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4091761/Magnocellular and Parvocellular social Information Processing https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(20)30770-4?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0896627320307704%3Fshowall%3DtrueMagnocellular and Parvocellular https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jne.12284Meta-Analysis of Intranasal https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=intranasal+oxytocin+autism&sort=pubdate&filter=pubt.meta-analysishttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33400920/Intranasal Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38579916/(0:00) Intro; Oxytocin and Vasopressin; Episode Objectives(2:46) Oxytocin and Vasopressin; 700 million year time travel (Phylogeny)(4:12) Peptides and Hormones; Modes of Transmission- Endocrine, Paracrine, Synaptic(6:35) Proteins and Peptides; Amino Acids and Aromatic Amino Acids and Light(8:58) Magnocellular and Parvocellular(12:33) Roles of Oxytocin and Vasopressin and connections to various Brain Regions(22:20) Scientific Literatures(27:12) Oxytocin and Serotonin; 1) Reward Processing, 2) Fear Response, 3) Social-Emotional Processing(30:07) Oxytocin and Dopamine(31:08) Dopamine Receptors(31:37) GABA(33:57) Intranasal Oxytocin(36:08) Take aways from Intranasal Literature(37:24) Biggest Take Away (Magnocellular versus Parvocellular and Intranasal Administration)email: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the neurotransmitters that make up the acronym DOSE - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Epinephrine - and how they affect our daily lives and well-being.Episode Highlights:Dopamine: The Pleasure & Reward NeurotransmitterEvolved to reinforce behaviors that help us survive as individuals and as a speciesModern hijacking through engineered experiences (processed foods, social media, alcohol)The importance of finding healthier sources of dopamine throughout your dayOxytocin: The Connection HormoneCreates bonds between humans that enable our species to thriveMany physicians are likely running low on this "love hormone"Simple ways to increase oxytocin through meaningful connectionSerotonin: The Mood & Wellbeing NeurotransmitterThe mind-gut connection and how our diet affects serotonin productionWhy physicians often end up on SSRIs and whether better self-care could reduce this needImportance of prioritizing sleep, sunlight, exercise, and proper nutritionEpinephrine/Endorphins: The Energy & Excitement ChemicalNot just about fight-or-flight responses but also positive excitementHow many of us over-rely on caffeine for our energy needsBetter sources: exercise, healthy intimacy, adventure, and novel experiencesKey Takeaways:Where do YOU need to adjust your DOSE?Where are you currently getting these neurotransmitters in your life?Are these sources aligned with your health and life goals?What small, intentional changes can you make to create a more balanced neurochemical experience?Resources Mentioned:Email me at megan@healthierforgood.comNote: This episode discusses food and alcohol consumption, which may be triggering for some listeners with histories of disordered eating or addiction.Connect with us:Website: healthierforgood.comEmail: megan@healthierforgood.comInstagram: @meganmelomdIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share with a colleague who might benefit! Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.Want to contact me directly?Email: megan@healthierforgood.comFollow me on Instagram!@MeganMeloMD

“Our gut is referred to as the second brain, for a reason; it plays a massive role in regulating our emotions and energy." - Sherry ShabanHave you ever wondered why stress, emotions, and even past experiences can impact your digestion and overall health? In this episode, I talk about how our gut and brain are closely connected. Our emotions and thoughts are tied to how our body feels and how it digests food. Understanding how stress and emotions affect our bodies can help us see why our metabolism and gut health play a big role in losing weight and feeling well.I also explain how hormones like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin make us feel happy and balanced and how they are influenced by both our mind and gut health. Instead of just focusing on food, I share how everything around us impacts our well-being.Throughout the episode, I offer simple tips to help you be kinder to yourself and build a better relationship with food. Whether you're struggling with weight or emotional eating, this conversation can help you find a healthier, happier path forward!‘Topics Covered:The Gut-Brain Connection and Its Impact on EmotionsThe Impact of Negative Self-Talk on Body and MindThe Body's Response to Stress and Sugar StorageUnderstanding the Gut-Brain Connection and Food ScarcityIdentifying and Overcoming Out-of-Control Eating BehaviorsUnderstanding Dopamine and Serotonin in the Brain's Reward SystemThe Pursuit of Oxytocin and the Role of DopamineEmbracing Transformation Through Support and Self-ReflectionMastering Stress Response Through Re-Education and Re-SensitizationExploring Food Sensitivities and Personalized Nutrition ApproachesIf you've ever felt like food has power over you, I hope this conversation brings you comfort and inspiration. You're not alone, and healing is possible.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right—eating well, exercising, pushing yourself—but your body just won't let go of fat, there's a reason.Your nervous system is either in Protection Mode (fight-or-flight) or Safety Mode (rest-and-digest)—and fat release only happens in Safety Mode. But if your body feels unsafe? It clings to fat, slows metabolism, and even triggers binge eating and self-sabotage.Think about it. You go through stress, and suddenly you're reaching for food you swore you wouldn't touch. You're not weak—it's biology. When your body is in survival mode, it's wired to conserve energy and seek quick fuel. That's why unwanted eating behaviors feel so out of control sometimes.But here's the kicker: fat loss isn't just about burning calories—it's about making your body feel safe enough to let go.So the real question is—are you pushing your body into Protection Mode without even realizing it? Because if you are, no amount of dieting or exercise is going to override survival mode.It's time to stop fighting your body and start working with it.Join my 3-Day Stop The Cycle Masterclass on April 7-9, 2025.Register Here: https://www.sherryshaban.com/stopthecycleYou deserve to experience food freedom, I can't wait to see you inside!Download FREE E-Book: https://www.sherryshaban.com/calm-the-cravingsBook a Food Freedom Strategy Call with me www.calendly.com/sherryshaban/makepeacewithfoodJoin my Facebook CommunitySubscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Spotify, iTunes, YouTubeShare your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media @makepeacewithfoodWant to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!Join me for the Transformation in Paradise Empyrean Retreat in Costa Rica May 24-31, 2025. This will be the most transformative week of your life at the breathtaking Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Intrigued? Curious? Let's book a call to find out if this retreat is right for you. Just head on over to ⁠www.sherryshaban.com/retreats

Human beings show a range of emotional attachment, affection, and infatuation often referred to as “love”. Love promotes long-lasting and secure relationships that involve nurturing and support. Biological mechanisms underlying such behavior involve ancient neuropeptides and their receptors in the brain. These systems are also involved in reproduction, ranging from mating and pair-bonding, to giving birth and lactation. They shape the earliest experiences of all mammals and their mothers. The concept of love and how we experience it are affected by culture and its diverse societal norms. This symposium will explore the evolutionary roots of human love, compare human love to corresponding emotions in other animals, consider human conditions that prevent the expression of such feelings, and examine the key role of love and affection for our development and daily lives.  Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40506]

Text and Be HeardEver wondered why loneliness feels so devastating during recovery? There's powerful science behind it. Oxytocin—the bonding hormone—might be the missing piece in your recovery journey.Recovery isn't just about stopping addictive behaviors; it's about rebuilding the connections addiction destroyed. When we isolate, we become vulnerable to gambling, substances, or any behavior that temporarily fills the void. This episode dives deep into how oxytocin naturally combats addiction by helping us "get outside ourselves" and away from ego-centered thinking. The beauty lies in how accessible this healing hormone is through everyday interactions.A genuine 20-second hug triggers oxytocin release—not those half-hearted, one-armed "greeting" hugs, but full, intentional embraces where both people are present. This explains why in-person meetings provide such powerful support: they create environments where authentic connection happens naturally. Additional oxytocin boosters include extended kissing with a partner, holding hands, making love and petting animals, especially dogs and cats. Our pets often provide consistent, judgment-free oxytocin, explaining the powerful bond many develop with companion animals during recovery.Community involvement—volunteering, religious services, or group activities—creates meaningful connections that build ongoing support networks. When you develop relationships with people you regularly text, call, and see in person, returning to addictive behaviors becomes dramatically less likely. The loneliness driving addiction simply cannot coexist with rich connections that create meaning in our lives. Ready to transform your recovery? Start with a hug.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

Human fathers exhibit hormonal shifts in testosterone, prolactin, and oxytocin, enabling flexible responses to parenting. In species with costly paternal care, these shifts balance mating and parenting efforts, suggesting evolved neuroendocrine capacities that support fatherhood. Today, fathers collaborate with mothers worldwide, though their roles vary across cultures and family systems, much as they likely did evolutionarily. Using research from the Philippines, Congo-Brazzaville, and the U.S., alongside cross-cultural data, this talk examines how men's hormonal physiology adapts to parenthood and influences family behaviors and bonds within diverse ecological and cultural contexts. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40387]

Dr. Drew Ramsey, an integrative psychiatrist and author, explores mental fitness, emphasizing nutrition, physical movement, and community engagement. He shares insights on the new science behind mental health, highlighting the benefits of nutrient-dense foods, daily exercise, and meaningful connections. Dr. Ramsey also addresses the mental well-being of perimenopausal and menopausal women, providing actionable strategies. Tune in for a holistic approach to mental fitness and actionable advice for overall well-being.Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):(0:00) Teaser/Intro(3:00) The Role of Antidepressants(5:00) Understanding Mental Fitness and Medication(11:00) Self-Awareness and Modern Life(23:00) Taking Responsibility for Mental Health(27:00) Mental Fitness and Community Connection(38:00) Connection, Nutrition & Brain Health(45:00) Optimizing Mental Health Through Nutrition(55:00) Fostering Healthy Eating Habits(59:00) Embracing Daily Movement for Mental Health(1:11:00) Empowering Mental Fitness and WellnessResources mentioned in this episode: https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep409We are grateful to our sponsors:TIMELINE - Improve energy at the cellular level with Mitopure. Save 10% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER.EQUIP COLLAGEN - Support bones, joints, gut, and skin with Equip Collagen. Get 20% off at https://equipfoods.com/better with code BETTER.PELUVA - Stylish shoes that support healthy feet. Save 10% at https://peluva.com/DRSTEPHANIE with code DRSTEPHANIE.KETONE-IQ boosts energy, focus, endurance, and athletic performance with this daily supplement that puts you in ketosis within minutes. Get 30% off when you Subscribe & Save at http://ketone.com/STEPHANIE

"WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT, YOU BRING ABOUT. WHAT YOU BROUGHT ABOUT, YOU THOUGHT ABOUT." “Acts of kindness create a ripple effect of neurochemical uplift—benefiting the giver, receiver, and even the silent witness.” RECEIVING kindness can: Increase oxytocin, which helps regulate serotonin and dopamine. Reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), which helps rebalance neurotransmitters like serotonin. Lead to feelings of social connection, safety, and worth, which are correlated with serotonin boosts and immune function. GIVING kindness releases: Dopamine (pleasure/reward) Oxytocin (connection/love hormone) Serotonin (well-being, mood) These positive neurochemicals reduce inflammation and boost immune cell production. WITNESSING kindness can cause a release of oxytocin, leading to downstream effects on serotonin and immune function. The observer experiences what's called 'moral elevation'--which includes a sense of warmth and inspiration. This is associated with Heart rate variability improvements, cortisol reductions, and positive neurochemistry shifts (dopamine, serotonin).

*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.Extrasensory Perception can be understood as recognizing body language, social cues, or the deep connections we form with loved ones, getting to know their habits and behavior patterns. Seeing these things by perception and eyesight, via light, which is information, is a form of information teleportation and telepathy. A 2007 study found these natural telepathic abilities enhanced by oxytocin, produced via social bonding, sex, childbirth, etc. This ability may also rely on what are called mirror neurons. Oxytocin is produced by the pituitary gland which, along with the pineal, is a candidate for the Third Eye. Somewhere between them is produced melatonin, which places us into the unconscious dream state, and DMT, which has the ability to transport us further beyond so that we interact with the so-called spirit realm. The body is bio-electric, made largely of water, and just as connected to the magnetic field of the earth as birds and other creatures. In fact, humans can sense the magnetic field and ‘just know' certain things, i.e., instinct, a fixed pattern of innate behaviors. Intuition is knowing a detail without knowing how you know it, and instinct is the ability to react and know without much thought. These abilities are part of ESP and a natural ability, opposed to the technical nature of using machines, microchips, computers, etc., to hijack brainwaves for mind control. The ability of birds to sense the magnetic field of the earth is dependent on an eye protein called Cry4, a photoreceptor sensitive to blue light, which calls into question how this interferes with human circadian rhythms and our ability to sense the same magnetic field. Astrology likewise is rationally explained. We call cases of insanity, lunacy, and just as the moon influences emotions it also influences oceans. The sun plays a role in disease, weather, and emotions too. Dreams can be examined in the same light, and what we experience as “it felt real” may be a past life, parallel life, or a future event. -FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

Dr. Rob and Dr. Erika Schwartz discuss the connection between intimacy and sex – what it is, how it varies based on age, gender, and culture, and what a partner's betrayal really means about the relationship. The author of The Intimacy Solution, Dr. Erika explores the connection between sex and intimacy at all stages of life and answers the question that so many betrayed partners grapple with – “If you really loved me, why would you do this?”    TAKEAWAYS: [2:28] Dr. Erica defines the key differences between sex and intimacy. [4:45] Gender and cultural insights into sex and intimacy.  [7:48] The link between the pathology of addicts and lack of communication in relationships.  [10:27] “If you really loved me, you wouldn't do this.”  [14:42] The reasons partners choose to leave or to stay.  [16:15] The danger of trying to hold on to the intensity of the 18-year-old life.  [17:34] Oxytocin is a key component of intimacy and connection.  [21:52] Does “in sickness and in health” apply to betrayal and addiction?  [27:15] Your partner's addiction isn't about you, but it is about honoring the truth.    RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101  Seeking Integrity Dr. Geoff Goodman Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Dr. Erika Schwartz Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.    QUOTES: “You can live a much easier life if you see how the other side views sexuality and intimacy.”  “There is a lot in sexuality that we don't talk about that we should be talking about.”  “You have to figure out how to fix your problem. Your partner can't do it for you.”  “If they are everything to you, then you are nothing to yourself.” 

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Ben Azadi is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He has a brand new book out now called Metabolic Freedom in which he presents a 30 day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones, and burn fat. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as ‘The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Ben talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:48) How our thoughts and attitude influence fat-loss, metabolic health, and longevity (05:38) How our environment impacts our mental and physical health (07:03) The inspiration for Ben's new book, Metabolic Freedom (11:08) The calories in, calories out model versus the metabolic health model (16:15) Walking as a metabolic and weight loss exercise (19:36) Hormesis (22:23) Negative self talk and psycho-cybernetics (30:33) What faith is and why it is important (32:57) The importance of making time for things you enjoy (39:55) Insulin resistance (45:11) Vegetable and seed oils (47:37) Vitamin G (51:59) Oxytocin and testosterone (01:00:29) Outro   For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Psycho-Cybernetics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136 Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://drmindypelz.com   Ben Azadi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/?hl=en Metabolic Freedom (book): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/metabolic-freedom Website: https://www.benazadi.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-freedom-with-ben-azadi/id1470779784 Seed Oil Allergy Card: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ Links: https://linktr.ee/thebenazadi   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH •  HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com

In this episode I'm taking you through the highs and lows of stress, the impact of cortisol on our bodies, and the powerful, often-overlooked role of oxytocin in weight loss and overall well-being. Drawing from my own experience as a busy physician and mom, I'm unpacking the ways high-achieving women fall into the fight-or-flight cycle—pushing through exhaustion, relying on caffeine, and ignoring the body's true needs. But what if there was another way? We'll explore how oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone,” is much more than a feel-good chemical—it's a physiological game changer that can help regulate stress, improve metabolism, and create sustainable weight loss. I'll break down the science behind it, debunk common misconceptions about self-compassion, and offer practical, step-by-step ways to implement the oxytocin effect into daily life. If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of overworking, stress-eating, or self-criticism, this conversation is for you.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/154 Learn more about the group: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/group  Get the Hormones Training: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/hormones    

What if you could tap into your child's natural brain chemistry to boost motivation and reduce stress? Discover the "Happiness Quartet"—four key neurochemicals that can transform behaviour, learning, and family life. From barefoot walks on grass to risky play, learn practical ways to naturally boost these powerful brain chemicals for happier, more motivated kids. Quote of the Episode: "Break big, difficult tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps - each step triggers a dopamine hit, which fuels motivation and sense of accomplishment." Key Insights: Dopamine works as an anticipation engine Serotonin acts as a natural stress reducer Endorphins serve as natural painkillers Oxytocin builds trust and connection Nature exposure boosts multiple positive chemicals Physical activity enhances brain chemistry Social connections trigger beneficial hormones Breaking down tasks increases motivation Resources Mentioned: Neuroscience research on motivation Serotonin and nature studies Happy Families Action Steps for Parents: The Dopamine Boost Break tasks into smaller steps Celebrate progress Create anticipation The Serotonin Solution Get outside in nature Try barefoot grounding Practice deep breathing The Endorphin Lift Encourage physical activity Make time for laughter Allow calculated risks The Oxytocin Connection Prioritise family meals Share physical affection Create trust-building moments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oxytocin is the key hormone that drives labor, and the fewer stress hormones released during birth, the better your labor can progress. Creating a calm, safe, and supportive birth environment can help optimize oxytocin production and make labor more efficient and comfortable. No matter where you plan to give birth—at home, in a birth center, or a hospital—you can make adjustments to your surroundings to create a space that supports you. In this episode, we explore the evidence on how your environment influences labor and birth. Learn practical tips to optimize your birth space, helping you feel more relaxed, empowered, and in control.     Thank you to our sponsors   Zahler goes above and beyond to use high-quality bioavailable ingredients like the active form of folate, bioavailable iron, and omega 3s. The Zahler Prenatal +DHA is my #1 recommendation for a high-quality prenatal vitamin. In March 2025, you can save 30% off the Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon with the code PREPOD30. Plus, if you email your order number and mailing address to vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com you will get a free silicon baby bib. You can always see the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin by clicking here.   VTech V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor ID3 VTech is the most trusted choice for baby monitors and North America's leading #1 baby monitor brand. The Vtech V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor has every feature you could want in a monitor to keep an eye on your baby and have peace of mind that they are safely sleeping. The V-Care has built-in intelligence to alert you if your baby's face is covered or has rolled over on their stomach, full high-definition video, infrared night vision technology, and even analysis of sleep patterns and quality. The V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor is exclusively available on Amazon.   10% off Pique teas and herbal elixirs. The Herbal Elixirs Bundle is a trio of herbal teas to support wellness from the inside out, perfect for pregnancy and beyond. These teas are USDA organic and triple toxin-screened with no preservatives, refined sugars, or artificial junk. They come in convenient sachets that dissolve instantly and are caffeine-free. If you're looking for a simple, delicious way to support digestion, relaxation, and that gorgeous pregnancy glow, I cannot recommend this trio enough. Right now, get 10% off this incredible bundle when you go to Piquelife.com/pregnancypod     Read the full article and resources that accompany this episode.     Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more.     Check out the 40 Weeks podcast to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners.     For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.

In this first-ever AMA episode, Dave tackles your biggest biohacking questions—straight from The Upgrade Collective! From optimizing brain power to pushing the limits of cold therapy, this episode is packed with cutting-edge hacks to supercharge your body and mind. If you'd like to have your questions answered on the next AMA, click the link below for details on The Upgrade Collective membership, and get all sorts of extra biohacking add-ons for your life! In today's episode: What if you could amplify oxytocin—the “love hormone”—to build stronger relationships and lower stress? Or upgrade your cold plunge routine for max benefits in less time? Dave reveals the science behind these powerful biohacks, plus his take on rapamycin for longevity, the right way to supplement for thyroid health (without a prescription), and even how he personally overcame Asperger's traits through neuroplasticity and mitochondrial upgrades. There's even some great advice for all the parents out there! What You'll Learn: • How to naturally boost oxytocin for better relationships and emotional health • The fastest way to upgrade your cold plunge for heat shock benefits • Is rapamycin really a longevity miracle? Dave's personal take • How mitochondria impact brain power, mood, and aging—and how to fix them today! • The shocking reason some people can't process reality correctly (and how to retrain your brain) • The real truth about stem cells, exosomes, and V-cells for regeneration • The hidden dangers of selenium, thyroid supplements, and over-fasting SPONSORS -Puori | Visit https://puori.com/dave and use code DAVE for 20% storewide. -Calroy | Head to https://calroy.com/dave for an exclusive discount. Resources: • Upgrade Collective Membership: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Dave Asprey's New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:37 – Welcome to the Human Upgrade AMA • 01:13 – Cold Plunges and Alpha Lipoic Acid for Health • 03:11 – Hot and Cold Therapy for Optimal Health • 07:29 – Understanding Thyroid Health and Treatment • 09:09 – The Importance of Selenium • 14:41 – Stem Cells vs. Exosomes • 16:27 – Rapamycin for Longevity • 18:07 – Asperger's Syndrome and Neuroinflammation • 28:53 – Understanding Asperger's and Self-Awareness • 29:24 – The Challenge of Offering Help • 30:06 – The Importance of Reconnection Work • 31:34 – Personal Development Journey • 34:42 – The Role of Emotions in Biohacking • 35:55 – Dealing with Flashbacks and Trauma • 45:46 – The Power of Oxytocin • 49:48 – The Truth About Kale and Oxalates • 54:25 – Teaching Kids to Regulate Their Nervous System See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest is Dr. Michael Platt, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss how factors such as hormonal or social status influence what we value, how we make decisions, and even our perceptions across a range of areas, from who and what we find attractive to our political affiliations. We also discuss how humans evaluate and shift power in relationships and form hierarchies in groups. Dr. Platt also shares new science-based tools for improving focus, creativity, and attention. Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com. Sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Wealthfront**: https://wealthfront.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman **This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27,‬ 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable‭ APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Michael Platt 00:02:12 Humans, Old World Primates & Decision-Making; Swiss Army Knife Analogy 00:07:52 Sponsors: Our Place & Wealthfront 00:11:01 Attention Allocation, Resource Foraging 00:16:40 Social Media; Marginal Value Theorem, Distraction 00:22:22 Tool: Remove Phone from Room; Attention & Urgency 00:25:23 Tool: Self Conversation; Visual Input, Attention as a Skill 00:29:29 Warming-Up Focus, Tool: Visual Aperture & Attention 00:38:57 Sponsor: AG1 00:40:13 Control of Attention, Tool: Changing Environment 00:44:07 Attention Continuum, Professions, Measuring Business Skill with Neuroscience 00:53:06 Theory of Mind, Covert Attention, Attentional Spotlights 01:00:05 Primates, Hormone Status, Brain Size, Monogamy 01:09:31 Monkeys, Neuronal Multiplexing & Context; Equitable Relationships 01:20:05 Sponsor: BetterHelp 01:21:11 Relationships, Power Dynamics, Neuroethology 01:29:34 Humans, Females & Hormone Status; Monkeys, Social Images, Hormones 01:38:03 Humans, Attractiveness, Value-Based Decision Making 01:44:32 Altruism, Group Selection & Cooperation, Selflessness 01:49:08 Males, Testosterone, Behavior Changes 01:55:46 Sponsor: Function 01:57:34 Oxytocin, Pro-Social Behaviors, Behavioral Synchrony 02:08:13 MDMA, Oxytocin, Anxiety; Social Touch, Despair & Isolation 02:17:12 Isolation, Social Connections & Strangers, Tool: Deep Conversation Questions 02:21:17 Bridging the Divide, Tribes & Superficial Biases 02:26:58 Testosterone, Risk-Taking Behavior 02:30:52 Decision-Making, Tool: Accurate or Fast? 02:38:31 Decision-Making, Impact of Time & Fatigue 02:45:23 Advertising, Status, Celebrity, Monkeys 02:52:19 Hierarchy; Abundance & Scarcity, Money & Happiness, Loss Aversion 03:02:47 Meme Coins, Celebrity Endorsement, Social Sensitivity 03:12:22 Decisions & Urgency; Bounded & Ecological Rationality 03:18:09 Longevity Movement; Mortality & Motivation 03:24:48 Retirement?, Serial Pursuits & Pivoting 03:30:17 Apple or Samsung?, Brand Loyalty, Empathy 03:38:15 Political Affiliation, Empathy 03:46:22 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures