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31 episodes mention this concept
DrTraceyMarksNov 19, 2025Your Brain On Holiday Loneliness: Understanding the Biological Signal and a 7-Step Fix
PsychologyExpectation versus reality gapSocial pain networkAnterior cingulate cortexComparison bias
DocSnipesDec 22, 2024Behavior Modification Strategies for Sustainable Addiction Recovery
Self-DevelopmentBehavior modificationAddiction recoveryBackward chainingForward chaining- DrTraceyMarksDec 6, 2023
Depression and Rage: Understanding Anger as a Mask for Childhood Trauma
PsychologyExtreme angerChildhood traumaChildhood neglect (physical, emotional, educational, medical)Depression (manifesting as irritability/anger) 
HealthyGamerGGJun 10, 2023Short-Circuiting Modern Stress: How Vigorous Exercise Activates Your Body's Natural Off-Switch
HealthStress systemLife-or-death situationsChronic stressAcute stress- DocSnipesNov 2, 2022
Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters: A Holistic Guide to Brain Health and Mood Regulation
HealthNeurotransmittersSerotoninTryptophanMelatonin - DocSnipesSep 24, 2022
Introduction to Mood Disorders, Addiction, and Holistic Recovery
HealthMood disordersAddictive behaviorsNeurochemicalsDopamine - DocSnipesSep 21, 2022
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors: Defining Addiction, Its Physiological and Psychological Impacts, and Pathways to Recovery
PsychologyAddictionCo-occurring disordersSubstance use disorderBehavioral addiction - DocSnipesAug 19, 2022
Understanding the HPA Axis: The Master Control of the Stress Response and Its Dysregulation
HealthHPA axisStress responseHPG axisHPT axis - DocSnipesAug 12, 2022
Understanding Pornography Addiction: Definition, Differentiation, and Self-Assessment
PsychologyPornography addictionRecreational useWithdrawal symptomsDopamine flood - DocSnipesJun 19, 2022
The Addictive Process: Defining Addiction, Brain Changes, Conditioning, and Stages of Recovery
HealthAddiction (ASAM 2019 definition)Chronic medical diseaseNeurochemistryLimbic system - DocSnipesMay 17, 2022
How Exercise Boosts Mental Health: Increasing Serotonin, Dopamine, and Reducing Inflammation
HealthOxygenationVagal toneHeart Rate Variability (HRV)Catharsis - DocSnipesDec 28, 2021
Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals: Neuroscience, Risk, and Protective Factors
PsychologyNeuroscience of mental healthNeuronsNeurotransmittersSynaptic space - DocSnipesDec 3, 2021
Guided Imagery: What it is, How it Differs from Meditation, and its Diverse Applications
PsychologyGuided ImageryMeditation (Open Awareness)Meditation (Focused)HPA Axis Regulation - DrTraceyMarksNov 24, 2021
What Exercise Does To Your Brain: Endocannabinoids, Neurogenesis, and Mood Enhancement
HealthRunner's highEndorphinsEndocannabinoidsBlood-brain barrier - DocSnipesNov 8, 2021
CBT for Depression: Tracking Progress, Managing Pain, Schema, and Cognitive Distortions
PsychologySMART goalsBaseline dataMotivation worksheetsDistress tolerance skills - DocSnipesMay 13, 2021
Introduction to 10 Weeks to Love and Abundance: Overcoming Scarcity and Chronic Stress
Self-Development10 Principles of LoveScarcity MindsetAbundance MindsetChronic Stress - DocSnipesFeb 27, 2021
6 Signs of Internet Gaming or Gambling Addiction: From Recreational Use to Compulsive Behavior
PsychologyInternet AddictionGaming AddictionGambling AddictionProblematic Internet Use - DocSnipesFeb 10, 2021
Physical Symptoms of Depression: Beyond the DSM and Underlying Physiological Causes
HealthDSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)FatiguePsychomotor slowingThreat response system - DocSnipesFeb 3, 2021
Depression Signs, Symptoms, and Causes: Affective and Physical Aspects (Part 1 of 4)
PsychologyAffective symptoms of depressionApathyLow motivationHopelessness - DocSnipesJan 12, 2021
Fitness Life Hacks: Integrating Exercise for Enhanced Mental and Physical Well-being
HealthIntegrative behavioral health careEndorphinsSerotonin (happy chemical)Gut microbiota - DocSnipesDec 10, 2020
Cortisol's Multifaceted Impact on Health, Mood, and HPA Axis Regulation
HealthCortisolHPA axisCircadian rhythmsInflammation - DocSnipesDec 9, 2020
Adrenaline: Functions, Imbalances, and Integrative Behavioral Health Interventions
HealthAdrenaline (Epinephrine)Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)DopamineTyrosine - DocSnipesNov 27, 2020
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude for Joyful Living and Holistic Well-being
Self-DevelopmentGratitudePositive EmotionHPA Axis ReactivityImmunity Boost - DocSnipesJun 13, 2020
Integrating Relaxation and Recreation: Mindfulness for Stress Management and Holistic Well-being
PsychologyRecreation therapyMindfulnessMindlessnessHPA axis activation - DocSnipesMay 16, 2020
Building Positive Self-Talk for Enhanced Confidence and Self-Esteem
Self-DevelopmentNegative self-talkPositive self-talkHPA axis activationCortisol - DocSnipesMar 1, 2020
10 Signs of High-Functioning Depression: Recognizing Subtler Symptoms and Seeking Support
PsychologyHigh-functioning depressionMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD)AnhedoniaPersistent gloominess - DocSnipesDec 10, 2019
Cultivating Happiness: 12 Habits for Mental Well-being and Recovery from Addiction and Mood Issues
PsychologyHappiness habitsRecovery (addiction and mood issues)AwarenessAuthenticity - DocSnipesSep 14, 2018
The Impact of Light and Exercise on Circadian Rhythms, Mood, and Overall Well-being
HealthCircadian rhythmsSuprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)Light therapySocial training - DrTraceyMarksJun 13, 2018
Sugar Withdrawal: Understanding Behavioral Addiction and Strategies for Reduction
HealthSugar withdrawalOpioid withdrawalEndorphinsNatural opioids - DocSnipesNov 10, 2017
Practical Strategies for Preventing and Mitigating Depression
PsychologyNeurochemical imbalancesHypothyroidHormonal imbalances (estrogen, testosterone, progesterone)Chronic fatigue syndrome - DocSnipesSep 29, 2017
Understanding Symptoms: Addressing Poor Concentration, Hopelessness, and Helplessness
PsychologyLow energyPoor concentrationHopelessnessHelplessness
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Related concepts
Concepts that appear alongside endorphins across episodes.
- serotonin
- dopamine
- cortisol
- norepinephrine
- circadian rhythms
- hpa axis
- neurotransmitters
- cognitive distortions
- hpa axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
- endocannabinoids
- inflammation
- threat response system
- acetylcholine
- emotional regulation
- oxytocin
- glutamate
- melatonin
- gaba
- chronic stress
- excitatory neurochemicals