#38 - Unlocking Inner Happiness: The Mammal Inside You with Dr. Loretta Breuning

What this episode covers

How does the fact that we are definitively mammals inform us on our happiness pathways? Our long ancient history as mammals can tell us about how we operate in the world, what makes us happy, the duration of happiness vs other states, and how we can help rewire our brain for a happier existence! 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. Before teaching, she worked for the United Nations in Africa. Loretta gives zoo tours on animals behavior, after serving as a Docent at the Oakland Zoo. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Tufts. 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 In this episode, Dr. Breuning enlightens us on these interesting subjects and shares memorable animal stories. She delves into the limbic brain, the functions of various neurotransmitters, and what triggers us to be happy, along with what the hidden needs are in us… To Connect With Dr. Loretta Breuning: https://innermammalinstitute.org/ To Connect With Dr. Joy Kong: http://drjoykong.com/ Watch Video Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZj1GQBWFM5sRAL0iQfcMAQ Follow Dr. Joy Kong on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/ For more information about anti-aging regenerative medicine treatment visit: https://uplyftcenter.com *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical conditions.*