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378: 4 lies about happiness, brain types & mood-boosting foods | Neuroscientist Daniel Amen, M.D.
Daniel Amen, M.D.: “‘Don't worry, be happy’ is a lie. The idea that you shouldn't worry is actually a prescription for misery.” Amen, a clinical neuroscientist psychiatrist and 10-time New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your brain type impacts your happiness, plus: - Why some stress can actually make you happy (~04:14) - Why purpose is like a dopamine drip (~06:22) - How to eat for happiness (~15:59) - His go-to nuts and seeds for better brain health (~18:32) - The one exercise that can boost your happiness (~22:16) Referenced in the episode: -…
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