1006 Loretta Breuning - Status Games

Leigh Martinuzzi

Status Games This is the third time I've welcomed Loretta on the show. We've previously discussed her work around our happy chemicals and her book Habits of a Happy Brain. In this conversation, we focus on the happy chemical serotonin the role it plays. Loretta shares with us how we can rewire our brain to avoid the trap of comparison and status-seeking to achieve more contentment and satisfaction from life. Nice! Guest Bio. Loretta G. Breuning, PhD, is Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. She is the author of many personal development books, including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels. As a teacher and a parent, she was not convinced by prevailing theories of human motivation. Then she learned about the brain chemistry we share with earlier mammals and everything made sense. She began creating resources that have helped thousands of people make peace with their inner mammal. Dr. Breuning's work has been translated into eight languages and is cited in major media. Before teaching, she worked for the United Nations in Africa. Loretta gives zoo tours on animals behavior, after serving as a Docent at the Oakland Zoo. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Tufts. The Inner Mammal Institute offers videos, podcasts, books, blogs, multimedia, a training program, and a free five-day happy-chemical jumpstart.