Today on the show we're talking about using social currency as a way to get out of or avoid poverty when you don't have a job or are trying to work as a freelancer. Just this morning I came across a Reddit post asking about what someone might do if they only had $600 and might end up homeless. My answer was to use social currency as a means to build rapport with shop owners or places that you could work at immediately and develop a network of people willing to hear your story and help you out. W...
Apr 16, 2019•39 min
Hey friends! Today on the show we're talking about ego defensiveness and humor development. In Myers-Briggs, it's typically known that the tertiary function is tied to ego defensiveness, that when you're arguing with someone they tend to bring their less-sophisticated tertiary function to the fight. That can be frustrating for the personal ego to not only use that function but frustrating for others to experience a side of you that they don't normally see. So, identifying that defensive behavior...
Apr 09, 2019•34 min
Today on the show we're diving into some deep dark topics to address how, as humans, we can avoid some of the most difficult feelings that come up for us. Often ones that involve death, violence and sexuality. We talk about how it is sometimes actually helpful to address these dark thoughts to figure out the origin of these days to figure out where to go next, decide if we need to speak to a therapist or if we need some support in our lives to give us space to work through an idea to come out on...
Apr 05, 2019•47 min
Today on the show we're talking about managing our emotional state in the moment. What are some questions that we can ask ourselves to regulate our mood when we're dealing with high stress, triggers and other things in the moment? We take time to break down our environmental, physical and emotional needs to consider what's possible within ourselves to manage our emotional state in any given moment. I wanted to touch on this topic without simply saying "see a therapist" because that doesn't help ...
Apr 02, 2019•43 min
Today on the show we're talking about patience for yourself and your personal growth. Patience as a concept is a powerful message in all stages of life and applies to simple settings like the grocery store or complex endeavors or getting a date with that beautiful person. Taking a little bit of time to breath, in the big picture sense, can yield so many wonderful rewards. Let's break it down today on DOPEamine! http://www.dopeamine.life http://www.bit.ly/cnotemms --- Send in a voice message: htt...
Mar 26, 2019•20 min
Today on the show we're talking about my year of fear. One whole year of intense, hermit-like personal development and post-processing of a divorce that led to so many personal breakthroughs and one overarching realization that fear was ruling my life. I was isolating myself, pretending like everything was okay, and not yet learning from my mistakes. A year is a very long time to learn some lessons but it's only the beginning of a long re-growth period of my life as I develop my understanding of...
Mar 22, 2019•31 min
Today on the show we're talking about why I left Philly in 2010 to pursue a new life in San Diego. There were plenty of factors involved, including mental health concerns and simply wanting experience more of life. Traveling can open your soul quite a bit, introduce some discipline into life and challenge you in ways you would least expect. I think travel is great for personal growth and if you have the opportunity to take the risk then I think you should definitely do so. There's lot more to br...
Mar 19, 2019•26 min
Today on the show we're talking about INTPs and using the DIWK model for personal growth. DIKW stands for Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom as a way to navigate how we as humans understand information. Since INTPs are so informationally driven, this model is incredibly powerful for breaking a simple way to starting thinking about your personal growth from this perspective. Join me as we break down emotions and data on this episode of DOPEamine! http://dopeamine.teachable.com http://www.bit...
Mar 15, 2019•32 min
Today on the show we're talking about Trigger Warnings and their usefulness. We're also discussing how the use of the word trigger can be a bit insulting if not use accurately. PSTD, mood disorders and C-PTSD are very serious disorder that use the word trigger in different ways, especially in reference to neuro-typical life. So, let's take a stab at breaking this down today on DOPEamine! Let's go! http://www.bit.ly/AboutCnote http://www.bit.ly/MBTIBreakdown --- Send in a voice message: https://p...
Mar 08, 2019•21 min
Today on the show we're talking about some of the lessons I've learned recently whilst driving for Uber and Lyft. As a rideshare driver, I'm an independent contractor, that means I'm in charge of my own destiny. Uber and Lyft are the middle man but they are not responsible for my daily health management and learning the tips I need to succeed. There are many parallels between what I've been doing and the freelance world many of us live in. So, I wanted to share what some of my most important ins...
Mar 05, 2019•24 min
Today on the show we're talking all about creativity! What is it? How can you be more creative? What is stopping us from feeling creative? We break all of that down today on DOPEamine! http://bit.ly/MBTIBreakdown http://cnote.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe...
Feb 28, 2019•33 min
Today on the show we're using a super fancy title to talk about this concept of "The Realist," this person who identifies as just keepin' it real, looking at the facts, "not trying to be a pessimist but" types. We're looking at what that really means and the potential problems it presents. We also discuss the realist's relationships with pessimism, optimism and the overall limits of the human perspective. Support the podcast: http://www.dopeamine.life Join the Group: http://www.dopeamine.group T...
Feb 22, 2019•37 min
Today on the show we're talking about utilizing your community in times of need. Molly and I have just reached out to some friends about getting her to the Dreamtopia Workshop after she won a free ticket and our community came out in droves to support our financial efforts to get her a plane ticket. Over time we've built a group of fans, a community of people we support and love who decided to help us when we needed it. We talk about building that community but also not expecting anything specif...
Feb 19, 2019•22 min
Today on the show we're talking about how my circadian rhythm got thrown off by eating a damn burger at the wrong time. As you know, I have cyclothymia, which is a low-grade bipolar disorder that requires emotional and mood regulation for normal functioning. Getting into a chemical rhythm is important to remain balanced, so I got thrown off and am now sitting in dysthymia. So, I thought I'd share that story with you today on DOPEamine! Subscribe: http://www.dopeamine.life Brand Blaster: http://w...
Feb 15, 2019•17 min
Today on the show we're talking about significance, more specifically about not outsource your significance. Too many times do we put ourselves below others based on what we see in social media or what we experience in others. We see someone as more famous or richer than us and equate that to our sense of significance. At it's core, it's all relative. Our significance should first be defined by us but we favor the opinion of others most often. We're talking all about that significance on today's...
Feb 12, 2019•28 min
Today on the show we're talking about our relationship with time. How can we better take advantage of time and the relativistic nature of time? We tend to confuse time with energy and priority, so getting specific about the time we're actually using is a very important first step. I share how I've been improving my relationship with time doing Uber to be more productive and better enjoy the random increments that I have. The goal is to reduce stress and improve our relationship with time here on...
Feb 08, 2019•32 min
Today on the show we're talking about "They" "Those People" "Them"...who are these people? Why are we talking about this vague thing with such disdain? We're here to talk about the benefits of specifying who you're speaking about not just from social, religious, and political perspective but in relation to your mental health. It takes a lot of mental energy to harbor resentment and feed the anger beast within us when there's nothing we can do about it. Let's ask some questions today on DOPEamine...
Feb 05, 2019•31 min
Today on the show we're talking about analyzing our past relationships. I spent a ton of time looking through the past to figure what I did wrong, so I can take that into my current relationship as a path for growth. But it's also about finding appreciation for the good things that happened within those relationships or the sheer fact that someone was willing to spend exclusive time with us. That's pretty incredible on it's own. So, on this episode I'm breaking my own personal past relationships...
Feb 01, 2019•41 min
Today on the show we're talking all about the Fyre Festival Documentary and its impact on me personally. We break down the Myers-Briggs type of Billy the CEO, an unhealthy ENTJ. I also share how the documentary relates to my current path and where to go from here. Lets break it down on today's episode of DOPEamine! Learn about the host: http://www.cnote.media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.subs...
Jan 25, 2019•25 min
A major aspect of my personal development journey has been about accessing my own personal sense of bravery. In a recent episode, I spoke about how I've been feeling internally zen more than I've ever felt but that exists within a world that I very much can control. The world doesn't typically operate that way. The typical human experience involves so many variables that we don't typically have access to in any controlled environment. So how does that zen hold up in real-world scenarios? The onl...
Jan 18, 2019•24 min
Today on the show we're talking about reliability, a concept that has stuck with me lately in regards to my personal growth. My mental illness has led me to feel unreliable in multiple contexts and I've been on a path to reconcile with that. I realized that much of my path has been about avoiding situations in which I need to be trusted, but instead I need to find ways to move towards becoming more reliable so I can continue to nurture personal and business relationships. Reliability is incredib...
Jan 14, 2019•21 min
Today on the show we're talking with David Gilks about the journey of personal development. This episode is really a plea to do something with your personal development learning. We've taken all sorts of courses and listened to our mentors tell us over and over what we need to do but nothing happens if we do nothing. David is also a fitness coach and brings that sensibility to his I Am Project and his upcoming TedX talk. David is a great guest and deserves all of your attention! www.theiamprojec...
Jan 11, 2019•45 min
Today on the show we're talking with my friend Miha Matlievski, The Fail Coach, about his life of persistent failure. He shares a story of losing millions early in life and contemplating suicide as there seemed to be no way out. He shares his thought process in those moments and how he got out of such insurmountable circumstances. If you're dealing with major debt and feel like lost, this is the episode for you. Join us today on DOPEamine! Learn about C-Note at http://www.cnote.media --- Send in...
Jan 08, 2019•53 min
Today on the show we're asking the question "what now?" well, I'm really just asking myself that question but it's an important one! With the new year upon us, what does the future look like? It's a natural time for us to think about what's coming but it's also another opportunity for us to pressure ourselves into a corner that can set up us for not feeling so great about not hitting that goal again. So, I take some time to talk about how that is manifesting for me. What's the future of the podc...
Jan 04, 2019•30 min
Today on the show we're talking about helping people. I mean, genuinely helping people, not just because you get something in return. When we're doing business or creating work we tend to get defensive about our needs, which creates a barrier between us and others. I strongly believe that if we're going to connect with people on a personal and business level we have to learn to let go of our need for something in return. That starts with us. Learn about the host Sign up for Brand Blaster Program...
Jan 01, 2019•25 min
Merry Christmas! Today on the show we're talking about the past year and where to go from here. I'm sharing what I've learned from the last year, how I plan to improve for 2019, some of the projects I have in mind and my word of the year. This is the last episode of 2018, so enjoy the holiday! We'll be going back to 2 days a week starting January 1st. Tuesdays and Fridays for the foreseeable future. Give the gift of Brand Blaster for 2019: http://www.bit.ly/brandblaster Learn about the host: htt...
Dec 25, 2018•38 min
Merry Christmas! Today on the show we're talking all about season affective disorder or more commonly known as SAD. This disorder is typically a depression based on a lack of sunlight exposure throughout the day and having to make life adjustments based on the change in weather. So, we talk all about the best ways that you can take your therapy into your own hands and how cognitive behavior therapy is the best way to get to the core of some psychological issues that come up during the holidays. ...
Dec 19, 2018•35 min
Today on the show we're talking about fulfillment in your work and how I continue to assess that moving forward. I think about the internet constantly, how I'm presenting myself and how I'm selling. Every once in a while I feel like I get into a place where I'm going backwards, feeling pressure to post and fill my head with all sorts of "should" statements in relation to what others say marketing is or should be. I find that I start to become a little pushy and it feels gross when you're consume...
Dec 12, 2018•34 min
Today on the show I have the wonderful unicorn rainbow lightshow on the show that is my dear friend Tania Fox, marketing expert who helps people bring their personality outward into their marketing efforts. She's talking with me today about her experiences with Bipolar II, some insight how she's adjusted her daily and marketing to suit that along with a discussion about mental illness being a super power. It's a fun show with some great insight from someone I enjoy talking to immensely! You're i...
Dec 05, 2018•37 min
Today on the show we're talking to my friend Tori Reid about messaging. She's an expert in messaging and confidence through messaging. She's someone I've been wanting to speak to on this topic for quite some time, so I'm really excited about this episode. We talk about clarity of language, power dynamics and how little tweaks can make a big difference on today's episode of DOPEamine. Brand Blaster Course: http://www.bit.ly/brandblaster Support the show: http://www.dopeamine.life --- Send in a vo...
Nov 28, 2018•40 min
