Dopamine
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Dopamine has been mentioned in 11 episodes across 5 podcasts, first heard Jan 2023 on Gary Brecka. Podcasts frequently discuss dopamine as a crucial neurotransmitter linked to motivation, reward, and addiction. In "The Diary Of A CEO," it is highlighted how modern distractions can hijack dopamine levels, affecting sexual desire and performance. Dr. Andrew Huberman emphasizes its role in goal-directed behavior and motivation, noting that taking action can prime dopamine release, while Gary Brecka connects its absence to addictive behaviors and cognitive decline.
Dopamine is a neuromodulatory molecule that plays several important roles in cells. It is an organic chemical of the catecholamine and phenethylamine families. It is an amine synthesized by removing a carboxyl group through decarboxylation from a molecule of its precursor chemical, L-DOPA, which is synthesized in the brain and kidneys. Dopamine is also synthesized in plants and most animals. In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter—a chemical released by neurons to send signals to
| Mentioned in | 11 episodes on 5 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2023 on Gary Brecka |
| Field | Neuroscience |
| Domain | Neuroscience/Psychology |
What do podcasts say about Dopamine?
4 quotes from Dr. Andrew Huberman, recorded on The Diary Of A CEO and Gary Brecka.
During an orgasm is you have this release of dopamine.
The Diary Of A CEO · · Hear itThe absence of dopamine was the presence of addiction.
Gary Brecka · · Hear itAlcohol gives you a big hit of dopamine...
The Diary Of A CEO · · Hear itDopamine can be harnessed by taking action...
Dr. Andrew Huberman · HUBERMAN LAB · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Dopamine?
3 shows discussed Dopamine in these episodes.
- The Diary Of A CEO — 2 episodes
Alcohol gives you a big hit of dopamine...
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dustin Poirier: "I Deleted Social Media After The Incident - HUBERMAN LAB — 2 episodes
Dopamine can be harnessed by taking action...
Discipline Your Mind Every Morning | Best Speech by Dr. Andrew Huberman - Gary Brecka — 2 episodes
Dopamine starts to decline.
Market America International Convention 2021 x Gary Brecka | Full Speech
Who talks about Dopamine on podcasts?
Dr. Andrew Huberman brought up Dopamine; the most recent mention was Jul 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO.
- Sex Expert: What Women Actually Need To Enjoy Sex on The Diary Of A CEO (Apr 2026)
- Relentless Summit x Gary Brecka | Full Speech on Gary Brecka (Jan 2023)
- WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dustin Poirier: "I Deleted Social Media After The Incident on The Diary Of A CEO (Jul 2026)
- Discipline Your Mind Every Morning | Best Speech by Dr. Andrew Huberman on HUBERMAN LAB (Dec 2025) — Dr. Andrew Huberman
- Focus on yourself and stay silently best motivational speech | Dr andrew huberman on HUBERMAN LAB (Jul 2025)
Higher dopamine release for goal directed behavior.
- Market America International Convention 2021 x Gary Brecka | Full Speech on Gary Brecka (Jan 2023)
Dopamine starts to decline.
Which podcasts mention Dopamine most?
Gary Brecka (4 episodes), The Diary Of A CEO (3 episodes) and HUBERMAN LAB (2 episodes) mention Dopamine most.
- Gary Brecka — 4 episodes · More topics from Gary Brecka
- The Diary Of A CEO — 3 episodes · More topics from The Diary Of A CEO
- HUBERMAN LAB — 2 episodes · More topics from HUBERMAN LAB
- Young and Profiting — 1 episode · More topics from Young and Profiting
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 1 episode · More topics from Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
More podcast appearances
- Justin Garcia (on the science of sex) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
- Why Achievements Don’t Fulfill You! w/ Laurie Santos on Young and Profiting
- No. 1 Sugar Expert: You've Been Sold A Lie About "Healthy" Food! on The Diary Of A CEO
- 10X Growth Conference x Gary Brecka | Full Speech on Gary Brecka
- BUILD22 Legacy x Gary Brecka | Full Speech on Gary Brecka
What is Dopamine mentioned alongside?
Dopamine is most often mentioned alongside Motivation, Nervous system and Parasympathetic Nervous System.
Influenced by: Motivation
Mentioned together: Nervous system, Parasympathetic Nervous System, Heart rate variability, Long-term potentiation, HPA Axis, Salience network, Attention, Locus coeruleus, Ventral tegmental area, Dorsal attention network