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How to Get Off the "Dopamine Treadmill"

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Grandpa Bill dives into the fascinating neuroscience behind motivation and movement! We're exploring the difference between Phasic and Tonic Dopamineβ€”the brain's chemical duo that controls how you feel pleasure, focus, and drive. Whether you're a "Silver Streaker" aged 92 or a lively one-year-old, understanding this system is the key to maintaining momentum and mood. We'll discuss how exercise, diet, and daily habits can tune your dopamine for sustained wellness, making every workout (and every day) feel rewarding. Good for ALL kids from 1-92!

  1. Dopamine Spikes vs. Baselines: How can we structure our daily routines (from diet to exercise) to cultivate a healthy tonic (baseline) dopamine level, rather than constantly chasing unsustainable phasic (spike) hits from instant gratification?

  2. The "Why" of Movement: Considering that phasic dopamine drives us toward immediate rewards, how can we successfully rewire our brains to associate the effort of exercise (a long-term reward) with that instant dopamine hit?

Get ready to hack your happiness! 🧠πŸ’ͺ

GrandpaBill is talking Dopamine! πŸ’₯ You know that rush you get? That's Phasic Dopamine. But the steady, focused motivation that keeps you coming back? That's the power of Tonic Dopamine.

We're showing you how to balance both for better focus, mood, and super-charged workouts!

πŸ€” Grandpa Bill Asks:Are you constantly chasing a dopamine spike (like that quick sugar fix 🍩) or building a solid, steady baseline for lasting happiness and health? Tune in to find out how to flip the script! 🎧

  • BH Sales: Phasic vs. Tonic Dopamine: How to Get Off the "Dopamine Treadmill"

  • Grandpa Bill's Guide: Balancing Dopamine for Better Workouts & Brain Health

  • Silver Streakers' Secret: Tuning Your Tonic Dopamine for Lasting Motivation

#DopamineHacks,#PhasicTonic,#BrainHealth,#Neuroscience,#GeriatricFitness,#SilverStreakers,#GrandpaBill,#HolisticWellness,#Motivation,#WorkoutsForGeriatrics,

Grandpa Bill Asks:πŸ“± πŸ’»

  continue reading

1022 episodes

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Manage episode 518722249 series 2985840
Content provided by Grandpa Bill. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Grandpa Bill or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Grandpa Bill dives into the fascinating neuroscience behind motivation and movement! We're exploring the difference between Phasic and Tonic Dopamineβ€”the brain's chemical duo that controls how you feel pleasure, focus, and drive. Whether you're a "Silver Streaker" aged 92 or a lively one-year-old, understanding this system is the key to maintaining momentum and mood. We'll discuss how exercise, diet, and daily habits can tune your dopamine for sustained wellness, making every workout (and every day) feel rewarding. Good for ALL kids from 1-92!

  1. Dopamine Spikes vs. Baselines: How can we structure our daily routines (from diet to exercise) to cultivate a healthy tonic (baseline) dopamine level, rather than constantly chasing unsustainable phasic (spike) hits from instant gratification?

  2. The "Why" of Movement: Considering that phasic dopamine drives us toward immediate rewards, how can we successfully rewire our brains to associate the effort of exercise (a long-term reward) with that instant dopamine hit?

Get ready to hack your happiness! 🧠πŸ’ͺ

GrandpaBill is talking Dopamine! πŸ’₯ You know that rush you get? That's Phasic Dopamine. But the steady, focused motivation that keeps you coming back? That's the power of Tonic Dopamine.

We're showing you how to balance both for better focus, mood, and super-charged workouts!

πŸ€” Grandpa Bill Asks:Are you constantly chasing a dopamine spike (like that quick sugar fix 🍩) or building a solid, steady baseline for lasting happiness and health? Tune in to find out how to flip the script! 🎧

  • BH Sales: Phasic vs. Tonic Dopamine: How to Get Off the "Dopamine Treadmill"

  • Grandpa Bill's Guide: Balancing Dopamine for Better Workouts & Brain Health

  • Silver Streakers' Secret: Tuning Your Tonic Dopamine for Lasting Motivation

#DopamineHacks,#PhasicTonic,#BrainHealth,#Neuroscience,#GeriatricFitness,#SilverStreakers,#GrandpaBill,#HolisticWellness,#Motivation,#WorkoutsForGeriatrics,

Grandpa Bill Asks:πŸ“± πŸ’»

  continue reading

1022 episodes

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