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Dr. Bray continues his look into the neurotransmitters you hear about on a daily basis. Today, Dr. Bray discusses Dopamine and the role that dopamine plays in your life. It is so much more than just the “Pleasure, Motivation, and Reward” Neurotransmitter. Dopamine not only affects you mentally but also influences the physical actions that you take. Dr. Bray also looks into the symptoms of low dopamine levels and some of the ways you can boost your dopamine both pharmacologically and also naturally. You don’t want to miss this episode.
*Better Living Through Neurochemistry by James Lee.
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY
“Dopamine loves novelty!”
“In general, Serotonin is a more contented, relaxed kind of mood; Dopamine is a more excited, motivated kind of positive mood.”
“Increasing dopamine via pharmacological drugs is fraught with addiction risks and tolerant problems.”
“Setting and achieving goals is one of the most powerful ways to boost dopamine that we know of … using your hands gives you an even larger dopamine boost!”

Neuromodulators, or Neurotransmitters as they are better known, play a significant role in our daily lives. Understanding serotonin and dopamine go far beyond the quick blurbs of “serotonin is the feel-good hormone” or “dopamine is the chemical of pleasure.” Neurotransmitters are responsible for a wide range of effects throughout your brain and your body. In this deep dive into serotonin, Dr. Bray discusses how different serotonin levels affect your body and brain. The impact and influence of serotonin on stress, anxiety, and depression and what supplements and medications do to help regulate serotonin levels. Dr. Bray also discusses the SSRIs and the benefits and side effects of this medication.
*Better Living Through Neurochemistry by James Lee *Huberman Lab Podcast
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY
“Low serotonin levels may not just be the chemical levels of the brain, there are different cognitive and behavioral processes can drive it lower.”
“Over time negative thinking and behavior will drive down your serotonin levels.”
“Is this thinking serving the kind of person I want to be?”

Fear and courage are often misunderstood. How do we overcome fear and is it possible? How do we develop courage? Dr. Bray takes a deep dive into courage and fear and how to decrease your fear while developing your courage. He discusses three steps to increase your courage and the brain circuits that play a role in this development. Dr. Bray also discusses parenting and courage and the absolute need you have to take on challenges and obstacles in your daily personal and professional life. This episode is meant to open up your perceptions of the type of life you are choosing to live.
*Dr. Jordan Peterson, Podcast episode 8 “12 Rules for Life Lecture – Courage”
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY
“Increase your courage by not avoiding fear.”
“You develop confidence and competence when you have courage.”
“No matter how much you hide, the thing you fear will find you.”
“You need to choose. You can always take action and switch things around.”

One of the top questions Dr. Bray receives is “How to overcome fear.” In this episode of The Dr. CK Bray Show, he discusses what fear is, how to overcome fear and the ways in which fear influences our daily lives. Dr. Bray shares the latest science and research on fear and courage and how to utilize both of those emotions to improve your life and work.
*Dr. Jordan Peterson, Podcast episode 8 “12 Rules for Life Lecture – Courage”
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY
“The fear circuit is not bad, it is the circuit that stops us from being damaged.”
“You have to master your past, get some help to resolve it, it’s clouding how you view the world today.”
“We often cause fear ourselves by the choices we make.”
“When you aim, move & do, things begin to change!”

It is time for the latest and greatest neuroscience in the news where Dr. Bray shares recent research in interesting areas that affect us. Today Dr. Bray shares an update on psychedelics and depression; what the research is telling us and where the research is going. Dr. Bray also discusses new research on the “longevity diet,” a diet that helps you live longer. Lastly, Dr. Bray shares tips from the experts on how to talk about school shootings and tragedies with your children, information we could all use right now. To close out the podcast. Dr. Bray shares some advice that he wished he would have known in his twenties! Enjoy!~ QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Negative talk is like having a brain full of sharp knives!” “Be aware! Be aware of your surroundings.” “Mental health is the key and foundation of these issues.”

It is Memorial Day weekend in the United States and Dr. Bray shares the history, traditions, and meaning behind this special holiday where we celebrate those who gave their lives fighting for the United States. Remember to have a moment of silence at 3:00 pm local time to remember these special men and women.
QUOTES BY DR. BRAY
“They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could continue to have freedom.”