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Replay: The DOSE Effect and The Truth About Dopamine, Focus & How to Reset Your Brain Without Quitting Social Media | TJ Power
Episode 474
What if you could naturally rewire your brain to feel more motivated, focused, and emotionally balanced—without needing to escape life, go off-grid, or take a two-week digital detox?
In this powerful re-release, Angela sits down with neuroscientist and author TJ Power to explore The Dose Effect—his revolutionary framework for recalibrating your brain’s chemistry using four key neurochemicals: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins (aka DOSE). This conversation feels more relevant than ever, especially in light of new research showing that just two weeks offline can reverse a decade of age-related cognitive decline.
TJ opens up about his personal journey through grief, addiction, and distraction—and how rebalancing his brain chemistry transformed his life. You’ll walk away with tangible, science-backed tools to regulate your mind, reset your focus, build confidence, and deepen your connection to yourself and others… starting with how you spend the first 5 minutes of your day.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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The Dopamine Trap: Why modern life overstimulates your brain—and how that leads to burnout, procrastination, and low mood.
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Quiet = Clarity: Learn how "cleaning the filing cabinet" of your thoughts helps reset your nervous system and sleep better.
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Oxytocin & Confidence: The surprising link between love, connection, and the kind of inner confidence that lasts.
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Flow, Focus & Fatigue: How to train your brain for high performance without crashing your motivation.
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From Addicted to Aligned: TJ’s personal story of healing from grief and distraction by mastering the DOSE effect.
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Morning Momentum: Why the first 5 minutes of your day shape your entire brain chemistry—and what to do instead of reaching for your phone.
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS
0:00 - Introduction
0:29 - Introduction to D.O.S.E. and mental health strategies
2:56 - TJ’s personal story and journey to neuroscience
5:15 - Balancing happiness with realistic expectations
10:05 - Breaking long-term goals into achievable steps
22:44 - The importance of quiet walks in nature
36:29 - Dopamine and serotonin impacts of cold and heat exposure
54:58 - Managing dopamine addiction with tech and alcohol
57:19 - Building confidence through oxytocin and self-connection
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