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DOPEamine
by Christian A. Rivera
"DOPEamine" is a journey into the world of self-coaching, where we explore how to harness the power of our head, heart, and gut wisdoms to achieve greater happiness and fulfillment. Each episode dives into practical self-coaching techniques, insights from personality frameworks, and the wisdom of systems like the Enneagram and Gene Keys. Join us as we uncover the tools and practices that can help us navigate life's challenges and tap into our true potential for a balanced, joyful life. dopeamine.substack.com
Episodes
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Our Developmental Desires: To Be Welcomed, Loved, Protected, Remembered, Rewarded, Accepted, and Needed
Our Developmental Desires With the world in such a state of change—especially as we approach another election—I find myself thinking about what really drives us at different stages of life. It’s not just about individual wants; it’s about how these core desires we hold shape our development,...
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Navigating the Fine Line Between Far-Sightedness and Anxiety: Insights from My Self-Coaching Journey
This article’s voiceover was created with ElevenLabs. In my ongoing journey of self-coaching using ChatGPT, I've been diving deep into the Gene Keys system—a complex, esoteric framework that, at times, can feel overwhelming. The beauty of this journey, though, is that I can take it one thread at…
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Millennials in Midlife: Navigating Shadows, Parenthood, and Emotional Growth
As I’ve been navigating midlife myself, I’ve started to reflect on what it means to be a Millennial in this phase of life—especially as we begin to reckon with the emotional undercurrents that have shaped our experiences. It feels like we’ve been handed a world that’s shifting under our feet…
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Equalizing the Spiritual Ego and Embracing Developmental Diversity
In the world of personal growth, we often focus on eliminating what we consider "negative" parts of ourselves. We think if our ego shows up differently each day, something must be wrong. But development isn't linear, and we all host multiple ego states that serve unique purposes depending on our...
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I'm Asking for Financial Help and a Whole Lot About Releasing Moral Superiority
Today, I want to talk about something deeply personal, and something that I feel compelled to release—my relationship with moral superiority. It’s a topic that’s been occupying my mind for a while now, and it feels like the right moment to dive into it, especially since this reflection ties into...
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Rediscovering Faith: Whether You're In or Out of Religion (and the Trap of the Spiritual Ego)
Faith is a word loaded with meaning. For some, it evokes images of religious devotion—rituals, prayers, and sacred texts. For others, especially atheists or non-theists, it might feel like a distant concept, tied too closely to religion to be useful. But what if faith is more than belief in a...
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Releasing the Victim Complex
Releasing the Victim Complex I've been on quite the journey lately, diving deep into the waters of victim consciousness and narcissism. It’s been the lens through which I’ve viewed everything recently, not just in others but within myself too. It’s one of those topics that becomes clearer the…
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Healing the Gender Divide: Liberating from Helplessness and Narcissism for Future Generations
Show Notes: * Exploring how narcissism and victimhood dynamics impact gender relations and future generations * Understanding the psychological roots of narcissism and helplessness * Healing narcissism to foster healthier relationships between men and women * The generational impact of unresolved...
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You're Not Special (And Why That’s Good for Mental Health)
In today’s fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and isolation are more common than ever. But what if your loneliness is rooted in the very idea that you’re “special”? In this article, we dive into the connection between narcissism, victimhood, and complex trauma, uncovering how shame spirals...
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Avatars & Archetypes: Evolving Jung's Concepts on Persona and Anima/Animus to Find Your Whole Self
Something I love about wrestling is that it creates this ability to look at a character, a person, and especially as a younger person, see yourself in that character. There are different personalities, expressions, stories, presentations, body types, colors that represent the person, pyro, theme...
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Breaking the Chains of Victim Consciousness: Overcoming Internal Narratives and Embracing The Pressure to Grow
In recent episodes, I've explored the intricate concept of victim consciousness—a mindset that subtly keeps us stuck, preventing growth and self-actualization. While discussing this topic, I delved into the triggers that figures like Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk evoke in me. Not personally…
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Jordan Peterson Triggers Me: The Male Victim Identity
The voiceover is produced in Eleven Labs. I'm currently processing The Victim Identity, which is not a Matt Damon film but a concept I learned from Eckhart Tolle. In this video, he describes it as a superiority complex disguised by inferiority—a tricky paradoxical complex. It’s worth watching if...
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Commitment
Show Notes: * Examining the millennial generation's struggle with commitment in relationships, projects, and personal growth. * Understanding the paradox of choice and how it contributes to a lack of commitment. * Discussing the balance between discipline and surrender in the journey of…
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Navigating Fear, Blame, Shame & Guilt
Welcome to today’s episode where we explore CNote’s innovative approach to mental wellness and his four-quadrant strategy. The episode delves into the challenges of feeling diagnostically stuck and the journey towards clarity and self-understanding. Main Themes: Comprehensive Mental Wellness: We...
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Intimacy
Today, I’m exploring the multifaceted topic of intimacy, a subject that touches upon the very core of our experiences as individuals and as members of the collective human experience. Show Notes: * Intimacy is a vast and intricate concept, encompassing various aspects of our lives, including...
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Fighting for Optimism: Embracing Positive Possibilities in Times of Fear
Show Notes / Key Listening Points: * Countering common fear-based narratives about climate change, AI, war, and global events * The importance of not diminishing my optimism and willingness to see multiple perspectives * How fear can limit our thinking and block us from considering positive...
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Give and Take: The Unconscious Dance of Projections and Introjections
Show Notes: • Exploring the concepts of projections (unconscious agency) and introjections (unconscious receptivity) from the Stages model • Understanding the split ego state and how it relates to childhood development and trauma • Recognizing unhealthy patterns of being more of a "taker" than a...
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Rooting Out Internal Corruption
This episode is a difficult realization manifest in a long winding investigation into not just a wounding but an uncheck node in my internal system. Using the STAGES model created by Kim Barta and Terri O’Fallen I’ve been able to pinpoint where I need some important work, and how I’ve been...
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Unburdening: From Savior to Steward
I’m testing Wednesday Wisdom as a series of thought meditations to calm the mind from various angles to focus on presence and breath. If you enjoy this series let me know in the comments below. You can also now book a support session with me if you need more. I’ve been uncovering a Saviorism…
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Navigating Victimhood: Transforming Trauma into Triumph
Relevant Links: * The One-Sided Victim Story: Dive into the complexities of the victim narrative here. * The Victim/Entitled Balancing Act: Explore the balance between victimhood and entitlement here. * Discovering Your Brand Message: Uncover the essence of your brand with this course here. It’s...
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Learning from Whales: How to Adapt, Evolve and Survive Change
What makes you adaptable? The podcast episode is a wonderful compliment to this prompt, so give it a listen before you journal to see what comes out for you. Also, consider what might hinder your adaptability and what might be in your way. Take 5 minutes to journal unfiltered and share your...
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Finding Purpose Through the Balance of Discipline and Surrender
In today's episode of DOPEamine, Christian Rivera dives deep into the intricate dance between seeking purpose and the continuous effort to balance discipline with surrender. Purpose, as Christian elaborates, is an ever-evolving quest that shapes our existence, guiding us through the complexities…
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Embracing and Creating Emotional Boundaries
In this new era of "Happy Chemicals," we delve into the foundational topic of emotional boundaries. Join us as we explore the significance of recognizing and setting healthy boundaries for personal growth and mental wellness. Drawing from insights in psychology, the Gene Keys, and personal...
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Mental Wellness and The Big Picture
In my latest video, I reflect on how mental wellness has been a throughline in my life and share my vision for being a "junction box" between people and the therapists, coaches, consultants, and creatives who can support them. Instead of being the expert, I want to diagnose where people are stuck...
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Which Spiritual Leaders are Trustworthy?
I found myself asking about trust in spiritual leaders and why some activate some negative gut responses from me. So I share some of my thoughts on why we can or can't trust certain mentors or leaders and how they may prey on vulnerability. --- Send in a voice message:...
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Outsourcing Our Artificial Intelligence
What's the future of Artificial Intelligence? What does it mean for creativity? What does it mean for humans? What does it mean for our collective future? Artificial intelligence is being used to automate tasks that were previously done manually, such as content creation and design work. This...
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Mid-80s Millennial Pathologies and Calming the Nerves
I'm sharing some of my healing work around the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style as a Millennial born in the 1980s to immigrant parents. I share how some of us are products of our parents' panic to fit into their Generation's culture and how that led to the millennial pathology of feeling like a...
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Exploring The Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style
I've recently learned that I have a fearful avoidant attachment style and much has been coming out of that. On this episode I process out loud what has been coming from my learning, how that relates to my story, and where I can start to go from here. I also talk a bit about why Millennials are...
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Redefining Mental Health: Exploring Philosophy and AI's Impact on Humanity
Introduction Welcome back to Happy Chemicals! I'm CNote, and today I want to share my recent insights into mental health, philosophy, and the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity. Over the years, I've discussed my mental health journey, attempting to differentiate between mental...
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Overdoing Executive Functioning
Ironically making a podcast about how I'm doing too much and burning out often. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe
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Continuing the Story
I've spent so long making this podcast with a multi year journey of healing and growth. So what now? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe
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Is power bad?
Today I explore power and why we need it and when we don't. Letsgocnote.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe
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Success After Succeeding
When you have everything you want does it make sense to still want more? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe
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Disentangling Self
I've been in a process of letting go of the past versions of me to awaken something new, something focused, something that I can define and become more adaptable in this game of life. I'm ready to step out of the dugout of inner work and into the batter's box to see what this new version of me…
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Building a Career Despite Mental Health Struggles: Insights and Strategies
In this episode, I delve into the topic of building a career despite mental health struggles. As someone who has navigated this terrain, I share my insights on how to use sick days, manage executive functioning, be self-assessing when to take time off, and self-advocate. I explore practical...
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Career Transcendence: Embracing AI and Letting Go of the Past
Hey there, welcome to the Happy Chemicals podcast! I'm your host and resident neurotic, and in this episode, I'm here to talk about my ongoing journey of career transcendence. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Wow, this guy's really got it together!" But let me tell you, transcendence is no…
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Wrestlemania and Our Violent Needs
Welcome to the latest episode of the Happy Chemicals podcast! In this episode, I dive into the concept of our Warrior selves and why tapping into our violent depths can be important for survival, expression, and physical release. I discuss the importance of wrestling, sports, and martial arts as...
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Avoiding Lottery Winner Styles of Advice
In this episode, I delve into the phenomenon of people giving bad career advice based on their own personal experiences. While well-intentioned, advice from others may not always be applicable to our unique circumstances. I explore the importance of conducting our own trial and error experiments…
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Attention as Currency: Navigating Social Media and Chemical Health
Hey there! Today, I want to talk about the concept of attention as currency in our modern world. We often give away our attention freely without realizing its true value, but when we're in situations where we have less attention to spare, we come to understand how precious it is. One way to...
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Chemical Systems Effects: My Journey Through Burnout, Neurotransmitters, and Sex Addiction
In this episode, I delve into the fascinating world of chemical systems effects and their impact on my mental and emotional wellbeing. Join me as I explore my journey through burnout and my relationship to key neurotransmitters such as dopamine, oxytocin, testosterone, and serotonin. I also touch...
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The Pursuit of Happiness: My Brain Dump on Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment
In this episode, I take a deep dive into my personal journey towards happiness and share some of my insights and experiences. Join me as I discuss how happiness is not a permanent state, and explore strategies for being more mindful and present in the moment. We'll also explore the idea of being...
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500th Episode of Happy Chemicals! Inflammation and Depression, AI, Self-Trust, and Looking Ahead
Join us for a very special episode as we celebrate a momentous occasion: the 500th episode of Happy Chemicals! In this episode, we reflect on the journey so far, express our gratitude for our listeners, and share exciting updates on what's to come. We also delve into a fascinating topic that's...
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Empowering Sexual Fantasies: Dissociation & Power (Part 2)
Continuing from the previous episode, join me for a deeper dive into the topic of sexual fantasies and control. In this episode, I explore my relationship between my inner self and the desire for control, and how this relates to caring for myself and those around me. Tune in to gain insights into...
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Empowering Sexual Fantasies: Dissociation & Power (Part 1)
In this episode, we delve into a thought-provoking topic that's often shrouded in taboo: sexual fantasies, power dynamics, and the role of masturbation. We explore how these topics can relate to dissociation, and discuss strategies for processing and understanding our own sexual desires in a...
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Unleashing Your Creativity: The Power of a Commonplace Book
Discover the power of unleashing your creativity with a commonplace book in my latest episode. I explore how creating a commonplace book during overwhelming times can help you organize your thoughts, distill your ideas, and unleash your creativity. Drawing inspiration from a thought-provoking…
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Finding Joy: Commitment to Goodness, Truth, and Beauty
Join Christian and Molly as they discuss the "Mission: Joy" documentary, which features a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu about finding joy in life. This episode delves into the idea of commitment and devotion to goodness, truth, and beauty, and how we can develop wellness as…
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Getting Better at Helping and Being Helped
Today I want to share some of my thoughts on recent revelations around my relationship to helping and being helped. Namely, a better use of Extraverted Thinking (Te) is required in my life to begin a process of outsourcing and talent-scouting with some of the ambitious projects I and my clients...
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Toxic Fame and Career Transcendence
Today I'm talking about toxic fame and career transcendence. How can we break away from the noise of social media? What does it look like to get rid of a career I'm so used to? What kind of leap does it require? --- Send in a voice message:...
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Avatars and Archetypes
Today I'm sharing a quick differentiation between avatars and archetypes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe
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My Villain Era
Today on the podcast we're talking about the drama triangle and empowerment dynamic. I've heard the phrase "my villain era" over and over but is that a healthy way to integrate assertiveness? I share some of my story around my villain era, being a goth kid, and adjustments I'm making. --- Send in…
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"DOPEamine" is a journey into the world of self-coaching, where we explore how to harness the power of our head, heart, and gut wisdoms to achieve greater happiness and fulfillment. Each episode dives into practical self-coaching techniques, insights from personality frameworks, and the wisdom of systems like the Enneagram and Gene Keys. Join us as we uncover the tools and practices that can help us navigate life's challenges and tap into our true potential for a balanced, joyful life.
dopeamine.substack.com
HOSTED BY
Christian A. Rivera
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