14: Neuroscientist REVEALS: The Truth About Discipline, Laziness, Stress & Dopamine - TJ Power

Social media is hijacking your brain. Dopamine overload is killing your focus. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are wrecking your body. The modern world is designed to keep you addicted, distracted, and exhausted. So how do you take back control? In this episode, neuroscientist TJ Power explains the science behind dopamine, addiction, and productivity. The author of DOSE: The Brain Chemistry That Drives Happiness & How to Optimize It, TJ has trained over 80,000 people in brain chemistry optimisation, helping them rewire their habits, overcome distractions, and regain control of their minds. We also dive into dopamine fasting, the ideal morning routine for peak productivity, and why your phone might be the biggest obstacle to deep focus. If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed, this conversation will give you strategies for resetting your brain and reclaiming your focus. Chapters:  0:00 Introduction 2:00 TJ’s Upbringing 5:00 Family Friendship with Jay Shetty 6:00 Growing Up with OCD 8:40 TJ’s Party Phase 11:00 Hitting Rock Bottom 14:00 TJ’s Teachings Begin 15:30 The DOSE Framework Explained 23:00 The Power of Slowing Down in Nature 24:30 Chris Sells His Company 29:00 A Smarter Way to Set Goals 32:00 Why Entrepreneurs Often Struggle with Addiction 39:00 What Alcohol Really Does to Your Dopamine 43:00 TJ’s Dad Quits Drinking 48:00 Understanding Serotonin 51:00 Why Mental Health Issues Are on the Rise 53:00 Boosting Motivation by 48% (Yes, Really) 58:00 The Surprising Benefits of Watching More TV 1:03:30 Is Cold Water Therapy Actually Effective? 1:06:00 How to Enter a Flow State 1:12:30 How Your Diet Impacts Brain Function 1:18:00 How to Boost Melatonin and Sleep Better 1:22:30 Does WHOOP Accurately Track Sleep & Fitness? 1:24:00 What Is Oxytocin (and Why It Matters) 1:27:00 Single vs. Relationship Oxytocin – What’s the Difference? 1:31:00 How Oxytocin Relates to Sex and Intimacy 1:35:00 The Science of Stopping Overthinking Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en Follow TJ Power: https://www.instagram.com/tjpower/?hl=en Link to Book: https://thedoseeffect.co.uk/