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Stuff We Love: The Secret Science Behind Why Joy Feels So Good

Stuff We Love: The Secret Science Behind Why Joy Feels So Good

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In this episode of Counselors and Coffe, we explore the little (and big) things that bring us joy and how they’re deeply connected to mental health. 🌈 Learn about the science behind feel-good hormones like oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, and discover simple, practical ways to boost your well-being every day.

We also dive into topics like the importance of connection, seasonal mood changes, and how to jumpstart motivation when it’s hard. Whether you’re feeling great or looking for a pick-me-up, this episode is full of inspiration to help you thrive. 🧠✨

💖 Like, subscribe, and share if you love this content, and let us know in the comments what brings you joy!

0:00 Intro: Welcome to the episode

0:14 Stuff We Love: Today’s topic explained

1:23 Feel-Good Hormones: Why they matter

2:44 Seasonal Moods: Coping with the blues

3:50 Motivation: How to start when it’s hard

5:39 Oxytocin: Connection and love hormone

8:08 Dopamine: The reward system

16:16 Serotonin: Boosting mood and sleep

23:38 Endorphins: Natural pain relievers

29:02 Finding Joy: Starting new things

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