Mini: Dopamine isn’t pleasure?

Written By Cherys Austin

If dopamine isn't pleasure (like we all think it is)...

Then what is pleasure?

Following our full episode, the Neuroscience of Pleasure, this mini episode dives more into dopamine's role while also highlighting a key neurotransmitter that doesn't get enough attention and might be the key to truly enjoying life's pleasures.

Lastly, we look at some common pleasures - sex, food, etc. - and discuss how to enjoy them to the fullest.

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REFERENCES

  • The Neuroscience of Happiness and Pleasure by Morten L Kringelbach and Kent C. Berridge

  • Neuroscience of Affect: Brain mechanisms of pleasure and displeasure -- Kent C. Berridge and Morten L. Kringelbach

  • The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Happiness By Luciano Marinelli

  • A neuroscience perspective on pleasure and pain -- Dan-Mikael Ellingsen, Morten Kringlebach, and Siri Leknes

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