EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 13 MIN
Why You Feel Blue After New Year 🎆🧠 | The Science of Dopamine Crash
from The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science · host Son Hoang
The fireworks are over, routines are back—and suddenly, the joy is gone. Why does the New Year’s high fade so fast? 🤔In this episode, we explore the real neuroscience behind post-holiday blues: dopamine crashes, affective forecasting errors, hedonic adaptation, and why your brain was never designed to stay excited forever.This isn’t weakness—it’s biology. Understanding it may change how you approach every big celebration in your life.🎙️ Science-based | Brain chemistry | Mental well-being#Neuroscience #Dopamine #PostHolidayBlues #BrainScience #Psychology #MentalHealth #SciencePodcast #NewYearCrash
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The fireworks are over, routines are back—and suddenly, the joy is gone. Why does the New Year’s high fade so fast? 🤔In this episode, we explore the real neuroscience behind post-holiday blues: dopamine crashes, affective forecasting errors, hedonic adaptation, and why your brain was never designed to stay excited forever.This isn’t weakness—it’s biology. Understanding it may change how you approach every big celebration in your life.🎙️ Science-based | Brain chemistry | Mental well-being#Neuroscience #Dopamine #PostHolidayBlues #BrainScience #Psychology #MentalHealth #SciencePodcast #NewYearCrash
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