Today on the show let's talk about "Alone." Being alone, feeling alone, feeling lonely, the existential aspect of alone...there's a lot to break down. From relationships to whether or not you physically like to be alone, the point is to talk about this subject from varying points of you. Being alone or not being alone doesn't live within the realm of right or wrong, it's another avenue of discovering your identity to best suit your needs in any given situation. Ultimately, there's this concept t...
May 25, 2018•27 min
A quick update to thank everyone for listening to the show for all this time. I've been at it for about a year and none of this can happen without you, so thank you! Here's to another 10k! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe...
May 25, 2018•6 min
Today I speak with Perry Laio, mindset and spirituality mentor for men seeking Purpose Driven Mastery. Perry focuses on helping Asian men gain a sense of individuality and freedom in the direction of their lives. Many eastern cultures remain closely tied to their families throughout their lives and with that comes the pressure of succeeding in the way your parents want you to succeed. Good grades and a stable job are more sought after than a life of entrepreneurship. With the increasing numbers ...
May 23, 2018•41 min
Today on the show I'm talking about unexpected life events. Those major things that happen to each of but often manifest different and at different times. Complacency can take us off guard and being thrown off of our routine can have mental and financial side effects. I share with you a recent story of financial hardship and how I worked through that journey. For the most part we discuss how everyone is different so they're going handle the emotional and thinking aspects of these events differen...
May 21, 2018•22 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about the lack of action equaling an action. It's easy for us to feel like we should just ignore certain things. Ignore our mental health, ignore responsibilities or ignore the people and situations around us. Frankly, not making a decision equals a decision and I'm here to discuss that. You can check out the podcast at http://www.dopeamine.life You can also learn more about the host, Christian Rivera, at http://www.himynameischristian.com You can follow on soc...
May 18, 2018•24 min
Today on the we have Ed Holtzman joining me to talk about his past dealing with Alcoholism, anxiety and depression. He shares some stories of his journey from being a roadie for big bands with Atlantic Records, to DJing then making big life changes during rehab to set him on a better path for himself. He shares his journey and love for internet marketing as well, so there's some practical advice here on how to help gain new clients and manage a business without triggering your anxiety. This was ...
May 16, 2018•1 hr 1 min
WARNING: HEAVY EPISODE AND HEAVY TOPIC! Yes, warnings everywhere. This episode is most definitely a heavy one. We talk about self-harm, suicide and the difference between that and simply not wanting to exist. Many of us have experienced this deeply painful feeling of worthlessness, helplessness and simply not wanting to exist. For me, this has manifested in my past as reckless behavior since I didn't value myself as much as I do now. So, essentially I share my stories of suicide attempts and how...
May 15, 2018•36 min
Today on the show I talk about The Source of Advice. When we have an idea for something, especially when it's something in which we may be breaking the mold a bit, we tend to ask our friends if it's a good idea. Frankly, their advice, especially if negative, is likely not going to be helpful. Are they experts in the thing you're trying to do? Why are you really asking them and why are you asking for permission? Let's break it down. You can check out the podcast at http://www.dopeamine.life You c...
May 11, 2018•21 min
Today on the show I have Joy Idries with me discussing experiential knowledge and her experience with helping people become more connected between their head and their heart. Her work is truly transformational as she even helps me tap into an emotional side that I don't normally express very well. You can find Joy on Facebook through her group "Truly Transformational" at https://www.facebook.com/groups/TrulyTransformational/ Without further ado, please welcome Joy Idries to the show! --- Send in...
May 09, 2018•38 min
Today on the show I talk about the topic of travel vs. escapism. What's the difference between getting away to enjoy yourself and getting away to not have to face your problems? I break down a bit of what that means and how that has manifested in my life through the various bits of travel I've done, life changes I've made and decisions I've seen others make when it comes to escaping their responsibility. We're currently looking for show sponsors, so if you appeal to podcast creators, content cre...
May 07, 2018•27 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about Sex and Depression. Many of us who are dealing with depression also have spouses who want our physical attention. Much of the time being depressed it not conducive to wanting to give sexual attention to someone. So what do you do? How do you approach telling your loved one that you don't want to be touched? We talk about that and more this week on DOPEAMINE! You can check out the podcast at http://www.dopeamine.life You can also learn more about the host,...
May 04, 2018•25 min
Amy Bernier joins me on this episode to talk about her struggles with being a people pleaser all of her life and how that began to affect her physically. She's taken some major steps to improve her and perception of herself. She gives some really great advice and how to center yourself to find ways to say no to others and say yes to yourself. You can find her work at AmyBernier.com . Without further ado, welcome to the show Amy Bernier! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
May 02, 2018•57 min
Today on the show I talk about using your mental health as creative inspiration. Musicians, artists and other creators often us their personal stories as inspiration for their expression, which includes your struggle with mental health. The entire point of this podcast is to promote the idea that it's okay to struggle and mental health is a very real aspect in our lives, so why not use it as part of our creative expression. Sure, some point don't want all of the details of what you're feeling, s...
Apr 30, 2018•28 min
Today on the show I talk about the triggers we face in our every day environment. I give some examples of what I face and offer some insight into things you should consider if you're finding it difficult to get through the day because of your environment. Things like loud noises, bright lights and intense smells can sometimes be triggers for those dealing with mood disorder. We talk a bit about the stigma behind the word "trigger" and mood disorders as well. You can check out the podcast at http...
Apr 27, 2018•27 min
Description:Today I'm joined by a personal of international wisdom and energy! Saras Feijoo, a creativity mentor, international curator, multimedia performance artist and all-around lovely person, joins me to talk about the power of creativity. We talk about how everyone has a natural sense of creativity within themselves and often hold themselves back from playing as much as they'd like. We also talk about integrating creativity into your day and what you can do on your own to get your creativi...
Apr 25, 2018•45 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about taking responsibility for your mental health. What does that mean? Well, simply put, in most cases your life is not anyone else's responsibility. Yes, that sounds harsh but that's the reality we live in. If we let ourselves go, don't find the right support, don't learn more about yourself and refuse to grow then we'll most definitely be doomed to deal with more difficult aspects of mental illness. I talk a little bit about comparing mental health to being...
Apr 23, 2018•20 min
Today I wanted to talk about revisiting the past. It's something that we eventually do on our mental health journey but how useful is it? Should we take stock in our past? Should we ignore it completely? Many of us idolized the past, or our past, specifically. Many of us have had difficult pasts and may not want to revisit those things. I'm here to talk about the power of going into the past and the danger of getting lost in it. I hope you'll enjoy this one! You can learn more about the host at ...
Apr 20, 2018•22 min
Today on the show I have Kate St Hilaire, who is a coach for introverted entrepreneurs looking to get themselves out there. Kate has a wealth of knowledge and some personal stories to share from her life as an introvert. We talk about the mindset of an introvert as well as some stigma surrounding this common personality type. There are a lot of walls to break for people's view of introverts as well as from introverts themselves. Being a natural introvert myself, I was extra excited to have Kate ...
Apr 18, 2018•45 min
Today on the show I wanted to share with everyone some of the side effects that I deal with when it comes to the emotional crash after mania. I've been dealing with cyclothymia (a mood disorder) since I was a kid and over the years have learned ways of coping with it. However, I know that there is a certain inevitability when it comes to this cycle. I start to feel and feel like I can take on the world but then the crash comes. So, a major component of that is preparing myself for when that happ...
Apr 16, 2018•26 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk applying self-discipline. Many of us feel like we don't need any rules in our lives but tend to find that some semblance of structure turns out to be beneficial for them. I find that those who benefit the most from sense of routine or structure are those who are dealing with a trigger-like illness. I know that if I break my morning routine or sleep schedule too drastic, it throws me off balance. I wanted to share my personal experience in this area as I continu...
Apr 13, 2018•18 min
Today I spoke to David Yarde, graphic designer and business owner who spent some time in the corporate world before realizing he'd rather have his own business. He brings up a good point that while many people may see the corporate world as more stable, it's often the other way around, at least for creatives, because your fate is in someone else's hands. He works with his wife, so we spoke a bit about that dynamic as well as taking time to be healthy and not overworking yourself. Lots of great i...
Apr 11, 2018•45 min
Today on the show we have James Gaffney, a graphic designer with his own business creating his own path the punk rock way. We talk quite a bit about punk rock, how that gen-x mindset is seaping into culture in a larger way, how to build a team and how design stays the same while trends change. If you're a designer at any stage of your career, this episode is for you. Lots of great information from James on how to make decisions for yourself, be respectful to clients while trying new things and w...
Apr 09, 2018•51 min
Today on the show I talk about public vulnerability. Many content creators are considered to be "normal" every day people. You and I aren't celebrities, we're just people trying to make a living on our own terms. Many of us, however, also don't have public relations teams telling us how to be. How do we approach our work? What can we be open about? What should we be open about? I talk about the positives of being open about who you are and getting in front of any negativity that someone can thro...
Apr 09, 2018•14 min
Warning: This episode discusses the heavy topic of rape. So today is a bit of a heavy episode. I came across a reddit thread in which a distraught sister had just discovered who her sister's attacker was and decided to take to reddit in order to determine a course of action. Should she confront him? Should she prosecute? Should she urge her sister to do something? What came out of it was something interesting. I discovered that there is a common thread when it comes to trauma, pointing a finger ...
Apr 06, 2018•22 min
So, today I wanted to talk about using enneagrams and the resulting "passions" as a way to prompt yourself to learn about where you are in life and where you'd like to go. Many of us are simply lost and sometimes we need a bit of a boost; some new information about how to proceed. I think looking at enneagrams and the resulting passions, based on the seven deadly sins are a great way to look at how you're making decisions, what is your driving force, what are your weaknesses and what should you ...
Apr 02, 2018•30 min
Today on the show I have my dear friend Colleen Farese with me to talk about her personal story of finding focus through Tarot and spirituality. She was once, too quickly, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and it wasn't very helpful for her. She didn't feel like herself and needed an alternative method of discovering what she needed. Before you run away, skeptical person, this episode touches on the practical side of Tarot and how the fun of it is a way for you to prompt your mind into being hones...
Mar 28, 2018•47 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about this idea of repression and positivity being two very different things. We can be positive about a situation and about our future but if it's a means to cover up the negative then it's not so helpful. One of the common things I've seen amongst people, those I've come across and interviewed, is that repression can lead to negative physical and mental symptoms in our lives. Not being real about where we're at in life will lead us down a path of simply not b...
Mar 26, 2018•27 min
Today on the show I wanted to talk about Falling from Grace. Specifically I mean falling from a high place of importance, understanding or social standing. This could mean losing your job, spouse, falling out from a relationship with a loved one. Essentially falling from some place of perceived perfection. For many of us, that's building a business and having it fail. I share some ideas on how you can regroup and recenter yourself. What you should be doing and focusing on as well as some specifi...
Mar 26, 2018•25 min
This one is what I'd like to call a "full episode!" Today on the show I have with me Eduard Boka, a business consultant and marketing strategist, who gives a breadth of knowledge as it pertains to mindset and business. We talk quite a bit about building your foundation, seizing opportunity and looking deeper into "Why" you're doing what you're doing. Eduard also has the unique experience of being from, living in and doing business from Romania with United States customers. He discusses why U.S. ...
Mar 21, 2018•37 min
Today on the show I talk about money mindset and how growing up poor has affected my perception of growth in business. I've been trying to be a full-fledged entrepreneur for a long time but poor money habits, mindset, and perspective have kept me from allowing myself to grow in the ways that I'd like to. I talk a bit about altruism, greed, capatilism and more as we dive into this much needed topic of discussion. Let's do this! I"m now looking for sponsors for the show, so if you're interested pl...
Mar 19, 2018•43 min
