EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 15 MIN
The Neurobiology of Altruism: Why Giving is a Biological Cheat Code | Ep 57
from No-Nonsense Psychiatry Practical Mental Health Lets Talk Together · host markjohnskay
Volunteering is a pharmacological intervention without the pharmacy. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we explore how prosocial behavior triggers a "biochemical cocktail" of Oxytocin, Dopamine, and Serotonin. We look at the clinical evidence that shows volunteering reduces systemic inflammation and lowers mortality rates. We provide three actionable reasons why helping others is the fastest way to "quiet" a ruminating brain.
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Volunteering is a pharmacological intervention without the pharmacy. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we explore how prosocial behavior triggers a "biochemical cocktail" of Oxytocin, Dopamine, and Serotonin. We look at the clinical evidence that shows volunteering reduces systemic inflammation and lowers mortality rates. We provide three actionable reasons why helping others is the fastest way to "quiet" a ruminating brain.
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