The Dopamine-Flowstate Connection
Dopamine is often misunderstood as the “pleasure” molecule, but its primary role is motivation, reward-seeking behavior, and reinforcement learning. It drives goal-oriented behavior, productivity, focus, and even longevity. Dopamine is essential in habit formation and performance optimization — but it’s also involved in addiction and burnout.
I’m joined by my friend, Lucas Aoun of Boost Your Biology. He’s on the expert consulting team for our new flagship program, Anakainōsis, and we are going to go deep on the topic of dopamine here and how to Biohack it for a vigorous life of meaning, joy, and adventure.
Mentioned in this podcast
My Meta-Analysis: Catuaba Bark: This Natural Nutraceutical Nootropic from Brazil is DOPE!
Flowstate — The chapter of my lifehacking manifesto, Finding Flowstate, goes deeper on this
Nootropics for Dopamine — Modafinil, Mucuna Pruriens, Bromantane, Selegiline, L-Tyrosine, 9-Me-BC
PEMF device — The IC Hummer
Binaural beats for focus — I like Brain.FM
HRV tracking devices — HeartMath devices, Garmin Smart Watches (I think these are the best option), Oura Ring
Ultradian rhythms — Every 90–120 minutes, the brain cycles between high-energy focus and lower-energy rest phases.
Dopamine fasting — Biohacking is a better option for fixing the Dopamine system, we contend!
Steven Kotler’s books on flowstate: The Rise of Superman and Stealing Fire
Scientific paper: Disruption of dopamine D2/D3 system function impairs the human ability to understand the mental states of other people
Graham Hancock’s books on a lost antediluvian civilization: Magicians of the Gods and America Before
Documentary series: Ancient Apocalypse
My upcoming science fiction novel about Biohacking, seduction, and philosophy — Hourglass (download 5-chapter sample)
Try Lucas’s new supplement, COA-verified pure Catuaba, from INB4SUPPS (a Limitless Mindset Secret Society recommended vendor — spend +$150 with them and get a free consultation with me)
About our new flagship program, Anakainōsis. A one-of-a-kind, 6-month coaching program with a team of experts and an odyssey of personal discovery that results in a powerfully pragmatic and philosophical book as unique as you — your gift to the future.
