209. TJ Power: How Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin & Endorphins Drive Happiness and Longevity
from The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
by Gary Brecka
Published: Tue Oct 14 2025
Show Notes
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Here’s what nobody tells you about happiness: it’s not philosophical, it’s biochemical, and there’s a formula for it. Neuroscientist TJ Power joins me to decode the DOSE effect (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins), the four neurochemicals that determine whether you wake up energized or apathetic, connected or isolated, fulfilled or constantly chasing more. The game-changer here is understanding that you can’t scroll your way to serotonin or double-tap your way to oxytocin!
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Timestamps
Intro of Show
Role of Neurotransmitters on the Road to Happiness
Neurotransmitters on the Sense of Purpose and Community
Why Is Society Becoming Disconnected?
D. Dopamine Definition
O. Oxytocin’s Role in Humans
S. Serotonin’s Influence on Mood and Emotional State
E. Endorphins’ Impact on Stress
Objective behind the DOSE Lab
The DOSE Effect
Boredom and the Lack of Sense of Purpose
Connect with TJ
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