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Our Developmental Desires: To Be Welcomed, Loved, Protected, Remembered, Rewarded, Accepted, and Needed

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our Developmental DesiresWith the world in such a state of change—especially as we approach another election—I find myself thinking about what rea...

Navigating the Fine Line Between Far-Sightedness and Anxiety: Insights from My Self-Coaching Journey

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Millennials in Midlife: Navigating Shadows, Parenthood, and Emotional Growth

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Equalizing the Spiritual Ego and Embracing Developmental Diversity

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 differentl...

I'm Asking for Financial Help and a Whole Lot About Releasing Moral Superiority

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I want to talk about something deeply personal, and something that I feel compelled to release—my relationship with moral superiority. It’s...

Rediscovering Faith: Whether You're In or Out of Religion (and the Trap of the Spiritual Ego)

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Faith is a word loaded with meaning. For some, it evokes images of religious devotion—rituals, prayers, and sacred texts. For others, especially ath...

Releasing the Victim Complex

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Releasing the Victim ComplexI've been on quite the journey lately, diving deep into the waters of victim consciousness and narcissism. It’s been the...

Healing the Gender Divide: Liberating from Helplessness and Narcissism for Future Generations

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:* Exploring how narcissism and victimhood dynamics impact gender relations and future generations* Understanding the psychological roots of...

You're Not Special (And Why That’s Good for Mental Health)

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Avatars & Archetypes: Evolving Jung's Concepts on Persona and Anima/Animus to Find Your Whole Self

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Breaking the Chains of Victim Consciousness: Overcoming Internal Narratives and Embracing The Pressure to Grow

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent episodes, I've explored the intricate concept of victim consciousness—a mindset that subtly keeps us stuck, preventing growth and self-act...

Jordan Peterson Triggers Me: The Male Victim Identity

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Eck...

Commitment

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:* Examining the millennial generation's struggle with commitment in relationships, projects, and personal growth.* Understanding the parado...

Navigating Fear, Blame, Shame & Guilt

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today’s episode where we explore CNote’s innovative approach to mental wellness and his four-quadrant strategy.The episode delves into ...

Intimacy

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fighting for Optimism: Embracing Positive Possibilities in Times of Fear

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes / Key Listening Points:* Countering common fear-based narratives about climate change, AI, war, and global events* The importance of not di...

Give and Take: The Unconscious Dance of Projections and Introjections

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:• Exploring the concepts of projections (unconscious agency) and introjections (unconscious receptivity) from the Stages model• Underst...

Rooting Out Internal Corruption

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. U...

Unburdening: From Savior to Steward

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Navigating Victimhood: Transforming Trauma into Triumph

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relevant Links:* The One-Sided Victim Story: Dive into the complexities of the victim narrative here.* The Victim/Entitled Balancing Act: Explore the ...

Learning from Whales: How to Adapt, Evolve and Survive Change

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Finding Purpose Through the Balance of Discipline and Surrender

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of DOPEamine, Christian Rivera dives deep into the intricate dance between seeking purpose and the continuous effort to balance dis...

Embracing and Creating Emotional Boundaries

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this new era of "Happy Chemicals," we delve into the foundational topic of emotional boundaries. Join us as we explore the significance o...

Mental Wellness and The Big Picture

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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" betwee...

Which Spiritual Leaders are Trustworthy?

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

Outsourcing Our Artificial Intelligence

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mid-80s Millennial Pathologies and Calming the Nerves

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Exploring The Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Redefining Mental Health: Exploring Philosophy and AI's Impact on Humanity

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

IntroductionWelcome back to Happy Chemicals! I'm CNote, and today I want to share my recent insights into mental health, philosophy, and the impli...

Overdoing Executive Functioning

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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/h...

Continuing the Story

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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.s...

Is power bad?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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/sh...

Success After Succeeding

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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/happyche...

Disentangling Self

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mor...

Building a Career Despite Mental Health Struggles: Insights and Strategies

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

Career Transcendence: Embracing AI and Letting Go of the Past

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Wrestlemania and Our Violent Needs

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Avoiding Lottery Winner Styles of Advice

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I delve into the phenomenon of people giving bad career advice based on their own personal experiences. While well-intentioned, advic...

Attention as Currency: Navigating Social Media and Chemical Health

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 reali...

Chemical Systems Effects: My Journey Through Burnout, Neurotransmitters, and Sex Addiction

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

The Pursuit of Happiness: My Brain Dump on Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

500th Episode of Happy Chemicals! Inflammation and Depression, AI, Self-Trust, and Looking Ahead

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 jour...

Empowering Sexual Fantasies: Dissociation & Power (Part 2)

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 relation...

Empowering Sexual Fantasies: Dissociation & Power (Part 1)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into a thought-provoking topic that's often shrouded in taboo: sexual fantasies, power dynamics, and the role of masturbatio...

Unleashing Your Creativity: The Power of a Commonplace Book

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the power of unleashing your creativity with a commonplace book in my latest episode. I explore how creating a commonplace book during overwh...

Finding Joy: Commitment to Goodness, Truth, and Beauty

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Christian and Molly as they discuss the "Mission: Joy" documentary, which features a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu about f...

Getting Better at Helping and Being Helped

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Extraverte...

Toxic Fame and Career Transcendence

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Avatars and Archetypes

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a quick differentiation between avatars and archetypes.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happyche...

My Villain Era

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Great Millennial Idealism Crash is Coming

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a great idealism and Identity crash coming for millennials. The major battle to change the world will be met with a stark reality that we can'...

The Diamond Rule (In Progress)

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've heard of the golden rule and the platinum rule then I'd like to introduce the Diamond Rule and play with this idea for a bit. I talk about h...

Wealth Building and The Myers-Briggs Subtypes

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on happy Chemicals I'm playing with the idea of using your Myers-Briggs subtype to suggest that there is a wealth building trajectory for that t...

The New Age in a Crisis and Spiritualism as a Religion

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a rollercoaster of an episode talking about what I believe is the religion-izing of the previous generational Awakening or new age spiritualis...

Insane Asylums and The Fear of Mental Health Therapy

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was recently reminded of how late insane Asylums existed into the 20th century and how they must very much play a part in the zeitgeist of mental he...

Developmental Necessities

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking about the importance of being where you are and the necessities of each level of developmental through whichever developmental spira...

Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Seratonin: A Post-Mortem

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What did I discover on the journey of creating this podcast? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/messa...

Sticky Notes: Emoji

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emoji is not something I expected to be grateful for today but I was just notified that July 17th is World Emoji Day, prompting me to think about Emoj...

Sticky Notes: Life Expectancy

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m using this space to experiment with new projects and this next one is called Sticky Notes, a private podcast about remembering progress from the...

Thesis and Antithesis

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about thesis and anthesis. Is it okay to have opposing views of somethin...

Murmurations

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about how we affect each other, can better socialize, and setting better...

Removing the Obstacles Limiting Growth

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about removing the obstacles limiting growth.-----------------Podcast Ve...

Chemical Happenings

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about getting to know his own chemical happenings and what that means fo...

Creative staleness, stuckness, and reluctance...

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about creative staleness, stuckness, and reluctance in our processes usi...

I'm writing a book...

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about the decision to start writing a book to help define the next chapt...

Seeking Growth Versus Seeking Purity

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about growth versus purity and how it's easy to get locked into trying t...

Accepting Dyslexia and Finding a New Path Forward

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about Accepting Dyslexia and Finding a New Path Forward. Christian has v...

Anima/Animus, Shadow, Self, Ego, and Persona

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about anima/Animus, Shadow, Self, Ego, and Persona as elements of our ps...

The Shadow is Magnetic

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about the shadow being magnetic and how what we resist persists. He talk...

Making Life Easier for Myself

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about making life easier for himself by getting to know his Four Tendenc...

Lightening Up

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about lightening up a bit in terms of the topics to cover but also how b...

Mastering Your Personality

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about mastering your personality and what it means to truly introspect a...

Why do we all have ADHD all of a sudden?

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera explores why there's a sudden surge in identifying with ADHD. --- Send in a vo...

Spirituality is Becoming a Loaded Word

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about spirituality becoming a loaded word, meaning that it's a word is e...

A Shame and Struggle Behind Using Masturbation for Mental Dissociation

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about porn addiction and mental dissociations that he's experienced most...

The Hermes Archetype, My Karma and Saving the Inner Child

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about what learning about his Hermes archetype means, how that connects ...

Disconnected and Overconnected

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about the collective unconscious relationship to an epidemic of loneline...

Overthinking It and Overdoing It

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine and Other Happy Chemicals, Christian Rivera talks about some changes to the vibe of the show, refocusing on sharing person...

Accepting the Transition to Mid-life

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine, Christian Rivera talks about the realities hitting of slowly transitioning to mid-life and the shifts I need to make to e...

Are INTPs Any Good at Dating?: INTP Personality Type Dating Advice

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dopamine, Christian Rivera talks about dating advice for the INTP Personality Type. He talks about insecurity, small talk, being in...

The Rewards of Introspection

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Rivera talks about the rewards of introspection and how that differs from simply being an introvert. What does it mean to introspect? Let's ...

Time Scarcity and Leisure Efficiency

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've just read a paper called Time Scarcity and it's Implications for Leisure Behavior and Leisure Delivery by David Scott which illuminated my mind t...

How to Introspect

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about Introspection and how to do it. I think most importantly we're going to cover the difference between Introversion and intros...

5 Ways to Refresh Yourself for the New Year

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about things we can do to cleanse the soul a bit for the coming new year. 5 simple things we can do to reset, detox, cleanse, etc....

Visions for the New Year

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about casting a vision for the new year or setting goals for yourself but also looking back to see what you've accomplished or grown from.J...

Gratitude

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about the embodiment of gratitude. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message Get...

Allow me to reintroduce myself...

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue to calibrate the message and mission of this podcast I thought it would be a good idea to reintroduce myself and share a bit of what's ...

Why is Social Media Driving Us Crazy?

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we're talking about why the internet seems to be so focused on a particular form of thinking, how it enables that form of thinking a...

[Announcement] Using Twenty One Pilots Songs to Talk About the Enneagram

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SXsqmr0wwg4iyYCczgtZr?si=_QZkLhrXQPOL8xp9SsAeXQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1--- Send in a voice message: https:/...

Getting out of our own way

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're reviving and revitalizing the podcast. After some time off, I've been able to regroup and rekindle my passion for what I want to do next. ...

I May Have Dyslexia and What I'm Doing About It

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have just learned that I likely have Dyslexia and it's been a bit of a game changer in how I'm moving forward with business and life. This is a big ...

What's Next for DOPEamine?

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian talks about the next steps for DOPEamine and what to expect of content going forward. http://www.youtube.com/dopeaminetv--- Send in a voice ...

Assessing Karma

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about acknowledging our personal history. http://www.dopeamine.school--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/h...

Complex PSTD and Pseudo Cyclothymia

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yup, this is the last episode of DOPEamine. I never really knew when or how this would come about but it feels like the right time. I've been sharing ...

Emotional Parentification: Growing Up Too Soon

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about emotional parentification, which is the role-reversal of parent and child so that the child is providing emotional support t...

The Manic Crash

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we're talking about the hypomanic crash and what that feels like from my perspective. My hope for this episode is that if you're ...

Relationship Expectations and Ownership from Partners and Family

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of DOPEamine, we're talking about relationships and interpersonal dynamics relating to what we want out of life, ideas like parental o...

Do INTPs Have an Identity?

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please like, subscribe and share with a friend!In this video we're discussing whether or not INTPs have identity. How does identity show up for INTPs?...

The Power of Reviewing Content | Activating Introverted Sensing for INTPs

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please like, subscribe and share with a friend!I tend to get questions about learning and studying from my community of INTPs here on YouTube. This vi...

INTP-T or INTP-A? Assessing INTP Health | Introduction to YMDE

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please like, subscribe and share with a friend!In this video, we're talking about the common references I see as to whether or not you as an INTP is a...