#137 Neuroscientist Explains: WORST vs BEST Dopamine Habits | TJ Power

#137 Neuroscientist Explains: WORST vs BEST Dopamine Habits | TJ Power

Author: Mike Maher September 17, 2026 Duration: 1:14:49
Today’s guest is TJ Power, neuroscientist and author of The DOSE Effect. In this podcast, we explore how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins shape the way we feel, why modern life leaves so many of us overstimulated, and what we can do about it through better habits, breathwork, nature, food and connection. Find out more about TJ here: https://tjpower.co.uk/ Enjoying the podcast? Buy me a coffee and help keep it going ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mikemaher Free Resources: 🎁 FREE 7...

Mike Maher hosts TAKE A DEEP BREATH, a space where the simple, automatic act of breathing gets the thoughtful exploration it deserves. This isn't just about relaxation techniques, though you'll certainly find those. Instead, each conversation delves into the surprising science and profound personal power hidden within our own respiration. Mike guides discussions with a diverse range of voices-from researchers mapping the breath's impact on the nervous system to yoga teachers sharing ancient practices, and everyday explorers who've used breathwork to transform their mental and physical fitness. You'll hear practical methods alongside the deeper philosophy, understanding how conscious breathing can alter stress, focus, and overall wellbeing. Tune in to this podcast for a refreshingly direct look at a fundamental part of life, learning how to harness your breath with more intention and discover what happens when you truly pay attention to the air moving in and out. It's a journey into the most accessible tool we all possess, waiting to be unlocked.
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#136 Dr Belisa Vranich - Is Your Breathing Making You Sick? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:30
Watch on YouTube Here Today’s guest is Dr. Belisa Vranich, psychologist, author and TEDx speaker, whose work focuses on breathing mechanics and helping people retrain dysfunctional breathing patterns. Take Dr Belisa's Br…
#132 The Coffee Expert: This Is Why Your Coffee Is Making You Anxious [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:43
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#131 Patrick from Alveos - Breathing Rate Matters & How To Track It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:35
Today’s guest is Patrick, co-founder of Alveo, a new chest-worn breathing wearable designed to track breath rate variability (BRV) and nervous system state in real time. In this conversation, we explore the future of bre…
#129 Ariel Garten - Why Proper Meditation Feels Different [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
Learn more about muse here; https://choosemuse.com/tadb Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Take a Deep Breath 0:49 Why a Neuroscientist Couldn't Meditate 2:03 The Real Reasons People Struggle with Meditation 2:54 What IS Meditati…
#127 Tiger Bye Returns to talk about Yoga & Breath Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:50
Discover The Breathwork Reset Method™ a proven 5-week system to boost energy, calm your mind, and sharpen focus from the inside out. 🌬️ We kick off on November 2nd (spots are limited) Learn more here: https://ra.takeadee…