Alex Korb on Depression, Anxiety, and Training Your Brain to Build an Upward Spiral

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga sit down with neuroscientist and author Alex Korb to unpack what depression, anxiety, and burnout really are—and what they are not.Alex shares the personal turning point that reshaped his life: a confusing season in college where he felt low energy, difficulty concentrating, rising anxiety, and a crisis of meaning, despite nothing being “wrong” on the surface. That experience led him to a deeper realization: mental health isn’t driven by one single cause or one perfect fix. It’s a dynamic pattern created by many small factors that can pull you into a downward spiral—or help you build an upward spiral.This conversation explores:Why your brain is wired to focus on the negative and how that impacts entrepreneursThe difference between “something is broken” and “your system needs tuning”How small daily habits can change brain circuitry more precisely than people expectThe role of dopamine, gratitude, purpose, and values alignmentWhy goals help only when they match your deepest prioritiesA balanced view on medication, behavior change, and what actually works long-termHow to create micro-adjustments that reduce stress, improve energy, and increase resilienceThis episode is a powerful roadmap for anyone who wants to improve mental performance, manage anxiety, break negative cycles, and build a healthier relationship with ambition and achievement—without pretending life is perfect.Subscribe now to watch the full episode.#AlexKorb #BuiltByLovePodcast #DanielBussius #RichardVarga #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #DepressionRecovery #AnxietyRelief #BurnoutRecovery #UpwardSpiral #MindsetTools #EmotionalResilience #BrainHealth #Dopamine #GratitudePractice #PurposeDrivenLife #GoalsAndValues #EntrepreneurMindset #HighPerformanceHabits #MentalPerformance