Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, Endorphin (#2 of 7) - Happy Brain Chemicals

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
  • This episode describes the special job of each happy chemical in the state of nature, and why these chemicals are not meant to flow all the time.
    FULL VIDEO SERIES WITH A FREE ACTION GUIDE: innermammalinstitute.org/happ...
    These 7 short videos show you how to build new neural pathways to turn on your happy brain chemicals in new and healthy ways. Anyone can do it by following these simple steps.
    You'll learn:
    - What turns on each happy chemicals in the state of nature, and why they're not on all the time.
    - Why do our unhappy chemicals turn on so easily.
    - Three simple steps to wire in new self-soothing skills, so you can replace an old habit that you're better off without
    It’s hard to accept the fact that our happy chemicals can’t surge all the time. DOPAMINE only spurts when you approach a new reward. OXYTOCIN only spurts when you enjoy safety in numbers. SEROTONIN only spurts when you assert your social importance. You will not have peace if you rush to trigger more of these chemicals as soon as a spurt is over. You’ll have more peace in the long run if you get comfortable with the neutral feeling between these spurts.
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  • @eugkra33
    @eugkra33 6 лет назад +366

    On one hand I don't like having something explained to me like I'm 5. On the other hand I need something explained to me like I'm 5.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  6 лет назад +55

      Nothing personal; I'm explaining it to scientists too because they don't see it this way. (The medical model ignores the animal origins because they want to believe animals are always nice.)

    • @MonjTootMedia
      @MonjTootMedia 6 лет назад +13

      eugkra33 we have 2 minds - The Conscious Mind and the Subconscious. The Subconscious is the most powerful and yet immature and childlike. This lady is very clever at targeting the part of your mind that would really have a lasting impact.

    • @ethimself9042
      @ethimself9042 5 лет назад +2

      I like ur attitude, kinda smart

    • @sharpshootahmedia3396
      @sharpshootahmedia3396 5 лет назад +2

      She is breaking it down like a 5year old listening and I love her approach if not I wouldn't of never got it

    • @hellie_el
      @hellie_el 4 года назад +1

      eugkra33 - I know what you mean and I don’t think your comment was a criticism. I like to think of myself as smart, but this is complicated and I appreciate the effort to make it understandable.

  • @practicalintuition4030
    @practicalintuition4030 5 лет назад +79

    This lady. She makes the dopamine flow within my mind. Her intelligence and good humor are wonderful.

  • @MrSkinnn
    @MrSkinnn Год назад +5

    When women have low serotonin levels Zoloft can turn their life around. My daughter is Korean, we brought her to to America and adopted her when she was 4 months old. When she was in 8th grade she stared to get depressed for no apparent reason, to the point she couldn't go to school. Understand, she was a very good student, completely happy and normal up till then. Luckily we were recommended to a very good child psychologist who figured it out. Around 50% of Korean females have low serotonin levels, showing up around the teen years. Within 2 days on Zoloft we had a normal kid again! She is now 43, married, still happy, and still on Zoloft. The other plus was she missed so much of 8th grade she would have failed, so we homeschooled her all the way until she entered college and then finished 4 years on the Deans List. Getting her out of the public school system was a HUGE bonus. She was doing 1st year college work in homeschool. The local high school fought us the whole way, which made it even more rewarding, fighting a very flawed system of "education". We opened a lot of doors to alternative schooling back then.

  • @redlady935
    @redlady935 4 года назад +20

    This is kind of hilarious but it's actually really clear

  • @squirlesg2228
    @squirlesg2228 4 года назад +49

    Literally need my professors to teach me like this lmfaooo

    • @Mahabalu669
      @Mahabalu669 4 года назад +1

      Squirles G I know right I would learn so much more, learning will make me happy this way lol

    • @barbaras.5545
      @barbaras.5545 3 года назад

      For reeeaaalll, lol!

    • @nadee.m6090
      @nadee.m6090 3 года назад

      Yes behave like a child

  • @PM-uo8fq
    @PM-uo8fq 3 года назад +4

    I was like "this is alright" until she put the hat on! Man, professor is straight dope!

  • @aves4081
    @aves4081 4 года назад +20

    I really love the concept of the video! It entertains and at the same time it teaches a bunch of useful information. Much more people should see this video as "happy chemicals" are often misunderstood and used in a same context although they do have different functions in mammalian organisms.

  • @salmansana3997
    @salmansana3997 4 года назад +6

    Man, and I have been watching lectures, I mean, this woman is doing it in a very simple and meaningful way, which cause a significant understanding of the subject. Definitely loved it.

  • @awesome_rajmaheshwari
    @awesome_rajmaheshwari 3 месяца назад +3

    This is one of those videos that completely changed my life.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  3 месяца назад

      Thanks! Get my free 5-day happy chemical jumpstart and weekly newsletter on the form at the bottom every page of my site: InnerMammalInstitute.org

  • @markusParkus233
    @markusParkus233 5 лет назад +11

    So eating a protein bar after running a 5K fundraiser for your local church ought get you all four! So religion is a big boost of Oxy and Serotonin. Add in lunch afterward, and you've got most of it explained. This is really great starter video.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад +3

      But you can't eat all the time. That's why we need deeper strategies. For example, planning your fundraiser.

  • @khanhtn9665
    @khanhtn9665 4 года назад +2

    Omg, thanks very much for this content. This is one of the best videos on youtube. It deserves 1000 times more views!

  • @yeshazion4098
    @yeshazion4098 4 года назад +7

    I get my dopamine boosts by learning...😃❤You're a Great Teacher..i smile while watching

  • @hivoltage61
    @hivoltage61 6 лет назад +15

    7:11 "...or dies in a state of oblivion." Heavy,

  • @lindapriorirish8553
    @lindapriorirish8553 6 лет назад +7

    Thank you I hate when people talk down to me but I appreciate the simplicity in your explanations and the visual aspects of this video were nicely done everyone watching with me was able to understand and follow along

  • @borisdragin5386
    @borisdragin5386 6 лет назад +3

    WOW! Dr. Loretta really has the knowledge and the skills to communicate this information. It is such a pleasure to be guided into that world by such gifted scientist. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @loveliiivbehappy1845
    @loveliiivbehappy1845 3 года назад +1

    I just want to say thank you for creating these videos, they are a delight!

  • @naturecure9900
    @naturecure9900 4 года назад +16

    Wow you're the best teacher ever. I spend months trying to learn this concept but learnt it in your 8 minute video thank you!

  • @wafflesaucey
    @wafflesaucey Месяц назад

    I had to watch this for an online class, but I honestly enjoyed it, even though I'm tired and want to sleep now.

  • @sidnicain4148
    @sidnicain4148 Год назад +1

    Knowledge is power and you delivered it in such a beautiful, sophisticated, yet simple and easy to understand manner. I have ADHD and bipolar II disorder. I am also in EMDR therapy. Learning how each of these chemicals naturally operate in my body is beyond beneficial in helping me learn how to manage my mental health.
    Thank you for the content!

  • @LThill-ks2uz
    @LThill-ks2uz 4 года назад +4

    It may seem childish but I now have a mental reference when trying to remember what each chemical does.

  • @b3lovxd
    @b3lovxd 4 года назад

    I love this lady. I could watch this kind of teaching all day.

  • @marwa20101
    @marwa20101 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for explaining this to us , with best image

  • @Caribe2007
    @Caribe2007 6 лет назад +2

    Great explanation. Thank you so much. I bought the book🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @JacieWest
    @JacieWest 5 лет назад +7

    Thank you. This explaination was lovely.

  • @ArindamMondal21
    @ArindamMondal21 7 лет назад +3

    Great job. Keep on with your work.

  • @rikiastle9949
    @rikiastle9949 4 года назад

    The information that is shared is perfect and makes sense to me and to all who appreciate this thank you.

  • @u2baccount67
    @u2baccount67 4 года назад +2

    I learnt a lot from this video! Thank you

  • @ix-Xafra
    @ix-Xafra 4 года назад +1

    Quirky method of education, but it did teach me in an effective way.
    Thanks

  • @jordang8317
    @jordang8317 9 месяцев назад +1

    Most helpful video I’ve seen to explain the role of these chemicals. Thanks!

  • @kimandrew794
    @kimandrew794 6 лет назад +3

    great job very easy to understand

  • @akivaragen
    @akivaragen 4 года назад

    I've actually watched many videos on these topics on RUclips. Alot of them were not as accurate as this one. This video gives alot of accurate information and i think it the best one I've seen so far. Thanks for this bright and informative video.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад

      Thanks! How can I get more views?

    • @akivaragen
      @akivaragen 4 года назад

      @@InnerMammalInstitute i have no idea... But it is a great video :)

  • @rxanana
    @rxanana 3 года назад

    Very clear. You make sophisticated topics simple ! Genius

  • @MANHATTANBEEFMAN
    @MANHATTANBEEFMAN 3 года назад +1

    I'm in love w/this woman...she simultaneously raises every one of my blood hormones...

  • @alexlee8064
    @alexlee8064 3 года назад

    This is the best explanation ever thank you so much!!

  • @supermichaelssecondchannel4342
    @supermichaelssecondchannel4342 3 года назад +2

    I love this video. Easy to understand and clear.

  • @charesshlarraga7420
    @charesshlarraga7420 Год назад

    Excellent! Love the way this is explained! I am a visual learner. Thank you❤

  • @walikhan9019
    @walikhan9019 3 года назад +2

    Mam I'm from Pakistan I'm big fan of you lot of love from Pakistan lahore

  • @harlokeane6106
    @harlokeane6106 4 года назад +1

    *Brilliantly* delivered. Subscribed.

  • @Mahabalu669
    @Mahabalu669 4 года назад +4

    She is too cute. I love this, great video sister 🤗👍🧡

  • @apuchowdhury580
    @apuchowdhury580 4 года назад

    UNDERSTANDING OUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY SEEMS SO EASY. I THANK YOU PROFUSELY FOR YOUR VENTURE. - Dr. APU CHOWDHURY

  • @DimplMusic
    @DimplMusic Год назад

    This has a deeper message I love it. I want to share this

  • @sarahmeed5227
    @sarahmeed5227 6 лет назад

    I actually loved this, haha. Thumbs up!

  • @lenox0726
    @lenox0726 2 года назад

    This helped sooooooooo MUCH!!!! Thank you lady THANK YOU!

    • @lorettabreuning8578
      @lorettabreuning8578 2 года назад

      I'm so glad you get it! Much more about it on my website: innermammalinstitute.org

  • @vishalrajyaguru2597
    @vishalrajyaguru2597 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this knowledge I have hardly seen such worth video like this 🤩🥰

  • @hobbity67
    @hobbity67 4 года назад

    This was very helpful!!!

  • @alejandronieto576
    @alejandronieto576 4 года назад +1

    Great explanation!!!! Thanks!

  • @Maria-pu8wc
    @Maria-pu8wc 6 лет назад +3

    Loved it

  • @benwessmacuarimba7370
    @benwessmacuarimba7370 6 лет назад

    so enlightening.

  • @LennefalkStudios
    @LennefalkStudios 3 года назад

    Really well explained, great info here ☀️👌🏻

  • @zoezzzarko1117
    @zoezzzarko1117 4 года назад +3

    Oxytocin is also released during breastfeeding... to promote the mother/child bond 💖

  • @huzaifapatel795
    @huzaifapatel795 4 года назад +1

    You are good at this🙌

  • @nlnchary
    @nlnchary 3 года назад

    Thanks a lot .. you made it simple

  • @akaata5666
    @akaata5666 4 года назад

    Great content. I rarely comment but this vid deserves a comment. Important to understand this vid to understand ourselves and the world so we can behave in a more wise manner. Seretonin part was surprising. Moral superiority part makes a lot of sense. After watching this video I feel the need to choose my hormones carefully, since most of them lead to unhappiness in the long run. Look forward to learning from other vid from this RUclips channel.

  • @akashanee3048
    @akashanee3048 4 года назад

    This video is so amazing in so many ways thx

  • @R0ck3tC0w
    @R0ck3tC0w 4 года назад

    Thanks! i just had a causual conversation about brain chemicals and i did not know the difference.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад

      Yes, people often say "endorphins" when they mean another; or "adrenaline."

  • @nisssawong6166
    @nisssawong6166 6 лет назад +1

    Great vídeo!

  • @almight4407
    @almight4407 5 лет назад

    Very good :) u can explain perfect ;)

  • @jenh3486
    @jenh3486 5 лет назад

    very insightful

  • @tiagocc3044
    @tiagocc3044 11 месяцев назад

    It’s interesting how many of us treat the happy brain’s chemicals how if they would be the same thing.
    Actually, they have particularities that differ one from another, and, in some circumstances, some behavior can boost one chemical and repel another at the same time.

  • @laurabarfield1152
    @laurabarfield1152 6 лет назад +14

    You remind me of Amy on the TV show Big Bang Theory... It's a good thing! She's a brain researcher in a major university. Your mannerisms are very similar and you even look like her, sort of. lol No really I enjoyed your video very much! Thank you. I've even subscribed! By the way, I do not believe in the theory of evolution. But I like you...

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  6 лет назад +4

      Hahaha. I'm 20+ years older so I'll take it as a compliment!
      And thank you for being open to the mutual respect view of life, which I incorporate into all of my work.

    • @anjudave9290
      @anjudave9290 4 года назад

      same!

  • @muertadelarisa
    @muertadelarisa 6 лет назад +1

    THIS IS GOLD

  • @robinmanthavadi5205
    @robinmanthavadi5205 2 года назад

    Thank you madam
    One of the best explanation 😀

  • @GPG82
    @GPG82 4 года назад +1

    Loved it👍

  • @akashanee3048
    @akashanee3048 5 лет назад

    you are awesome!

  • @DarioVillirilli
    @DarioVillirilli 6 лет назад

    Brilliant.

  • @harrOwbrO
    @harrOwbrO 4 года назад

    Excellent video!

  • @chandikaabe3597
    @chandikaabe3597 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @miyelanimaluleke859
    @miyelanimaluleke859 Год назад +1

    Beautiful examples

  • @nataliapolari
    @nataliapolari 6 лет назад +4

    One of the best videos I ever watched!!! Such a way to explain how our brain works, and at the end of the day, we are all animals and we are all fighting to be alive and to be happy!

  • @violetaddams1035
    @violetaddams1035 Год назад

    Amazing, thank you!

  • @AmeliaOceanRain
    @AmeliaOceanRain Месяц назад

    Thank you

  • @jennydieeu
    @jennydieeu Год назад

    Thank You '

  • @ENFPerspectives
    @ENFPerspectives 8 месяцев назад

    Very interesting. Makes so many human behaviors I hadn't undersood before, make sense.

  • @zipporahkalima260
    @zipporahkalima260 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing. Thank you

  • @TheSubtlePoette
    @TheSubtlePoette 4 года назад

    I like the part about how serotonin is the ‘one-up’ chemical, that makes so much sense why people can seem so self-centered or selfish. I’m so glad you made these videos. Is there anymore of those chemical associations that you didn’t mention in the video....like the latter?? I’d like to know about them. Thanks! 🙂✨👍🥰👌🏼

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад +1

      No more happy chemicals that are understood in animals, but there will be more videos in 2020-- a separate video on each chemical, and more...

    • @TheSubtlePoette
      @TheSubtlePoette 4 года назад

      Inner Mammal Institute but I mean specific characteristics like the ‘one-up’ pertaining to serotonin, anything else like that??

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад +1

      @@TheSubtlePoette It's explained in detail on my website and in my books. InnerMammalInstitute.org

  • @nikkielyn
    @nikkielyn Год назад

    Love this!

  • @naimahq8739
    @naimahq8739 2 года назад +3

    @innermammalinstitute Do we increase our serotonin release when we compare ourselves to ourselves and feel we’re “superior” or somewhere better today than yesterday OR does this only work when in comparison to other people? I appreciate your time and explanation please! Thank YOU!

    • @lorettabreuning8578
      @lorettabreuning8578 2 года назад +2

      For each person, whatever triggered your serotonin in youth paved the neural pathway that turns it on for you today. We can build a new pathway to feel confident in our own power regardless of those petty social comparisons of daily life, but it's hard work. It takes a lot of repetition to build a new pathway in adulthood, and we're not very motivated because it doesn't feel as good to pat yourself on the back as it does to get the world's applause. This is why people tend to fall back on whatever got them attention and respect when they were young, even when they hate the results. Remember that people mostly get applause after they die. While they're alive, their contributions are criticized. So don't make yourself miserable over that quest for the world's applause. Just presume you'll get it when you're gone and start enjoying it now. :) This is the subject of my book, Status Games: Why We Play and How to Stop. (Good question!)

  • @g44zi
    @g44zi 3 месяца назад

    Maybe the best description I heard

  • @roblovegreen
    @roblovegreen 4 года назад +5

    This is hilarious. And very good science. 🤓✌️

  • @tedoymisojos
    @tedoymisojos 5 лет назад +1

    That was great

  • @frederickhartray8364
    @frederickhartray8364 9 месяцев назад

    Wow, this is so childish, but by far the best explanation of how our brain chemicals interact.

  • @sskprl
    @sskprl Год назад

    Well explained.

  • @prabhavkaula9697
    @prabhavkaula9697 3 года назад

    Happy and informative video.

  • @Invisibility397
    @Invisibility397 8 месяцев назад

    D-Limonene is my shortcut for all of these reward based greatness simplely by having a nebulizer and breathing the air.... good Luck

  • @battragon
    @battragon 4 года назад

    You're great. If I ever have kids, I'm going to make them listen to you instead of going to school. :D

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад

      Thanks! My kids were already grown up when I figured this out. Wish I knew sooner!

  • @mimirhermestrismegistus4585
    @mimirhermestrismegistus4585 Год назад

    To understand the universe inside us and outside us, we have to look from our roots.

  • @flailmail7069
    @flailmail7069 10 месяцев назад

    6:25 😂😂😂😂 im dying laughing right now. Most humble burn ive ever heard.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you, but what is "humble burn"?

    • @flailmail7069
      @flailmail7069 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@InnerMammalInstitutea "burn" (slang term) is a form of mockery. I don't think it was intentional but its very truthful, as the moment it was said in the video I was able to see it in all aspects of our society, from religion, entertainment, politics, etc.
      Amazing videos by the way, I love how clear and concisely you portray your information, and it has taught me alot so far.

  • @regal_7877
    @regal_7877 4 года назад +4

    Am I the only one to realise the Oxytocin bottle said "Oxtyocin" at 2:11? That cracked me up

  • @walikhan9019
    @walikhan9019 3 года назад

    Which drugs and which method I can use

  • @omniufo7350
    @omniufo7350 4 года назад +1

    Wow very smart...so how do we just leave it always flowing..wish someone would hold me..

    • @zoezzzarko1117
      @zoezzzarko1117 4 года назад +2

      You have to get good with the in-between. In Buddhism it is called "The Gap"

  • @akashanee3048
    @akashanee3048 5 лет назад

    true amy fara faula ;)) more Videos please!

  • @uorya
    @uorya 2 месяца назад

    I love this lady

  • @LarryNocella
    @LarryNocella 3 года назад +1

    The costume changes here ramped up my oxytocin!

  • @Daysed.and.Konfuzed
    @Daysed.and.Konfuzed 5 лет назад +10

    What's the name of the chemical that drives me crazy everytime I see a misspelling like "Oxtyocin"
    in an educational video?
    Loved the video, though.

  • @bopeep9271
    @bopeep9271 4 года назад

    Hello Amy.
    I'm really confused on the seratonin bit. Does this mean we can only get seratonin by feeling better than others? Quite confused : (

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад +1

      It sounds crude, I know, but the fact is that everyone is already doing it, and you are already doing it, so you actually do it less when you admit that it's happening, because then you know it's not real. You know it's just your mammal brain making you feel like your survival is threatened by someone else's strength. So you can find a safe way to reassure it that you have the strength to hold your own in a world of competitive monkeys.

  • @jonathangolden9299
    @jonathangolden9299 2 года назад

    To me, this is great ASMR.... Tingles!

  • @walikhan9019
    @walikhan9019 3 года назад

    I have the deficiency if serotonin and dopamine and oxytocin plz tell me solution

  • @sagarnayak2289
    @sagarnayak2289 4 года назад

    This is a good video. Well done maam. I subscribe and like your channel.

  • @Krazysuperman
    @Krazysuperman 4 года назад +1

    I love your videos and channel. So educational!!! My wife is on the Zoloft.... wondering why too much serotonin would cause sexual dysfunction??

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад +2

      In nature, serotonin has the function of calming the dominant individual, which prevents conflict. Maybe non-natural intake means too much calm.

    • @Krazysuperman
      @Krazysuperman 4 года назад

      @@InnerMammalInstitute Yes... ever since Zoloft... super calm even she had a cut in the kitchen. I guess I just have to be a happy monk until she can come off.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  4 года назад +1

      @@Krazysuperman I would not reply on personal matters in a public forum but I do have a coaching option on my website.

    • @Krazysuperman
      @Krazysuperman 4 года назад

      @@InnerMammalInstitute I got first 2 books now, 3rd one on the way. Already began reading first one and underline all the important points, very well written book already show all the important points. Good website too, really help with learning on the website with more graphic. Thanks again :)

    • @Justanobodybro
      @Justanobodybro 3 года назад

      those anti depressants are just bad they mess up ur mood sometimes

  • @victoriamarion6141
    @victoriamarion6141 5 лет назад +2

    So extremely simplified, it's not entirely accurate. These aren't solid rules of neurotransmitters, but yes this gives a basic basic understanding of the chemicals.

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  5 лет назад +1

      Academic neuroscience is built on the romantic view of the state of nature and thus ignores the unpleasant motivations of animals. They want us to think happiness flows effortlessly in nature and everything bad is caused by "our society." This is simply false.

    • @victoriamarion6141
      @victoriamarion6141 5 лет назад +2

      @@InnerMammalInstitute I agree with you somewhat, however my comment was meant to take issue with how you described serotonin, it has so many important functions in sleep,appetite,mood, etc. but you simplified it down to feeling superior to others. Simply ridiculous. Then, dopamine doesn't just constantly get higher as you look at something or get closer to it...it goes down and the effect of just looking at it weakens. Then you explained cortisol completely wrong. This video is so simplified that viewers are definitely not leaving with a deep or even good understanding of all these neurotransmitters...

    • @InnerMammalInstitute
      @InnerMammalInstitute  5 лет назад

      @@victoriamarion6141 Yes, that's all explained in my books. This is just a fast intro to the core impulse without all the context. I'd be happy to send you a free pdf if you'd like.