Dopamine System
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Dopamine System has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB. Discussed in the context of risk-taking and social behavior.
Dopaminergic pathways in the human brain are involved in both physiological and behavioral processes including movement, cognition, executive functions, reward, motivation, and neuroendocrine control. Each pathway is a set of projection neurons, consisting of individual dopaminergic neurons.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | Neuroscience |
How do different shows talk about Dopamine System?
2 shows discussed Dopamine System in these episodes.
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 1 episode
I was interested in the brain. I was interested in the dopamine system.
Justin Garcia (on the science of sex) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard - HUBERMAN LAB — 1 episode
Who talks about Dopamine System on podcasts?
Dopamine System came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
What is Dopamine System mentioned alongside?
Dopamine System is most often mentioned alongside Breathwork, habit stacking and Sun.
Mentioned together: Breathwork, habit stacking, Sun, Self-Talk, Nervous system, Identity, movement, Circadian Rhythm, nutrition, Sleep