Mastering Dopamine For Focus, Motivation And Enjoyment - Based On The Teachings Of Dr. Andrew Huberman (ePub)

MASTERING DOPAMINE FOR FOCUS, MOTIVATION AND ENJOYMENTBASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF DR. ANDREW HUBERMANTHE KEY TO UNLEASHING MOTIVATION, SHARPENING FOCUS, AND ACHIEVING SATISFACTIONWRITTEN BY: COMPANION BOOKS PUBLISHING(Not written by Andrew Huberman)CONTENTPART I: BASICS OF DOPAMINEIntroduction To Dopamine And Its RoleNeuronal Communication And Fast Ionotropic ConductionDopamine's Unique Communication Method - G Protein-Coupled ReceptorsDopamine Cascade Effects And Gene ExpressionDopamine's Slower Effects And Spatial ScalesPART II: DOPAMINE AND MOTIVATIONDiscussion About Dopamine And Its Role In Motivation, Desire, Craving, And SatisfactionMention Of Dopamine-Induced AddictionDispelling Common Myths About DopamineExplanation Of Dopamine Biology, Psychology, And Neural CircuitsDiscussion Of Dopamine Schedules And How Various Factors Can Change Dopamine LevelsPART III: DOPAMINE AND TECHNIQUESThe Use Of Cold Water Therapy To Increase Dopamine Levels And Its BenefitsPART IV: IN-DEPTH DOPAMINE UNDERSTANDINGExplanation Of Dopamine As A Neuromodulator And Its Impact On Various Aspects Of LifeIntroduction To The Two Main Dopamine Pathways: Mesocorticolimbic And NigrostriatalExplanation Of Dopamine Release Mechanisms: Synaptic And Volumetric ReleaseThe Importance Of The Peak-To-Baseline Ratio In Dopamine ResponseTips On Optimizing Dopamine For Sustained Motivation And SatisfactionPART V: THE DOPAMINE CHRONICLESDopamine's Impact On Movement, Motivation, And DriveDopamine's Stimulation Of Sympathetic ArousalDopamine As A Universal Currency For Pursuing GoalsImpact Of Dopamine Levels On Motivation And DriveFluctuations In Dopamine Levels And Their EffectsThe Concept Of Dopamine Hits And Their MisconceptionsExperience Of Extremely Low Dopamine LevelsPART VI: DOPAMINE IN DAILY LIFEDopamine's Importance And Sensitivity In Daily LifeThe Role Of Genetics In Baseline Dopamine LevelsDopamine's Relationship With Epinephrine (Adrenaline)Activities And Substances That Increase Dopamine LevelsSubjective Enjoyment And Dopamine Response To ExerciseInfluence Of Prefrontal Cortex On Rewarding PropertiesThe Impact Of Positive Thinking And Appreciation On DopamineDiscussion On Rewards Given Afterward Undermining Dopamine ReleasePART VII: VARIOUS ASPECTS OF DOPAMINEDopamine And Its EffectsSynergistic EffectsDopamine Peaks Vs. BaselineEvolutionary PerspectivePleasure-Pain BalanceAddictionMaintaining Healthy Dopamine LevelsPART VIII: DOPAMINE AND REWARDSIntermittent Reward ScheduleIntermittent Schedules And MotivationApplying Intermittent Schedules To Different ActivitiesSmartphone And Digital Technology UsageCaffeine And Its Effects On DopamineAmphetamine, Cocaine, And Dopaminergic PathwaysHealthy Activities To Boost DopaminePART IX: COLD WATER THERAPY AND DOPAMINECold Water Exposure EffectsCoping Strategies For ColdFrequency And Safety Of Cold Water ExposureImpact Of Cold Water Exposure On DopamineRelationship Between Dopamine And RewardsThe Role Of Dopamine In Effort And RewardIntermittent Fasting And DopamineDopamine And Perception Of PleasureInfluence Of Prior Experiences On DopaminePART X: DOPAMINE SUPPLEMENTS AND CONTROLSupplements For Increasing DopamineImpact Of Melatonin And Bright Lights On DopamineSocial Connections And OxytocinControlling And Modulating Dopamine