Did you know that we aren’t meant to be happy all the time? Did you know we are set up for rewards? So much of what we do as humans is because of the way our brains are wired. It explains so much! And most importantly, it explains so much about our kids!

I love talking about the brain and in this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Loretta Breuning who is teaching us about what drives human motivation and how our brains are wired and why we should care!

In this episode we are talking about how critical chemicals in our brain work. First, we need to understand that we are wired for survival and what experiences we have in our early years, inform the way we react to situations later in life. We talk about Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphin and how we can use them to feel good!

For Loretta’s book, “Anxiety: What turns it on, what turns it off”, info graphics to simplify the workings of the brain, and handouts for parents and teachers, please visit the Parent Toolbox. toolbox.com">www.parent-toolbox.com

About Loretta Breuning

Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, is Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. She is the author of many personal development books, including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels. As a teacher and a parent, she was not convinced by prevailing theories of human motivation. Then she learned about the brain chemistry we share with earlier mammals and everything made sense. She began creating resources that have helped thousands of people make peace with their inner mammal. Dr. Breuning's work has been translated into twelve languages and is cited in major media. The Inner Mammal Institute offers videos, podcasts, books, blogs, multimedia, a training program, and a free five-day happy-chemical jumpstart. Details are available at InnerMammalInstitute.org

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