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Loretta G. Breuning, PhD

@lbreuning

I teach people about the brain chemicals that make us feel good. Author- Habits of a Happy Brain; Founder- Inner Mammal Institute. https://xitter.cf/t.co/vsmWdLcwzk

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Joined December 2011
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Hey human, I can do that as well🐤🧎‍♀️😅
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Ex Smoker@the_exsmoker17 May 2017
Quit Smoking Today – The #ExSmoker Daily is out! bit.ly/TheExSmokerDaily Inspired by @SexyLeo_ @innermammal @BillyDSnes #quitsmoking #health
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Nancy Archer@nancyannarcher7 May 2017
Meet Your Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphin, Oxytocin by @innermammal #dopamine slideshare.net/LorettaBreuni… via @SlideShare
Meet Your Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphin, Oxytocin

Meet Your Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphin, Oxytocin

The document discusses the role of 'happy chemicals' in the brain, including dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphin, and how they influence our feelings of happiness. It emphasizes the import...

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@Womenworking9 Mar 2017
Overthinkers, nothing is wrong with you! @lbreuning womenworking.com/overthinkin…
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This was most entertaining! Got a big smile from watching your first video @lbreuning #brain #happiness #newhabits xitter.cf/lbreuning/status/83056…
Loretta G. Breuning, PhD (@lbreuning) profile pictureLoretta G. Breuning, PhD@lbreuning11 Feb 2017
Replying to @rishimahalaha
Just finished my new video series. Fun and fast way to rewire! Check it out: youhavepoweroveryourbrain.co…

Video: Your Power Over Your Happy Brain Chemicals

A fun, fast way to understand your happy chemicals: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. Here's how your brain wired in your old comfort habits, and how you can wire in a new self-soothing...

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Rishi Mahalaha@rishimahalaha10 Feb 2017
Are politicians toying with our mammalian brains? You decide: The Sadness of Partisan Polarizing by @lbreuning bit.ly/2loY6Z1
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Fantastic interview w/Loretta Breuning PhD On Habits for a Happy Brain! We could all use this right now! @lbreuning traffic.libsyn.com/inspirena…
HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY BRAIN!!! Loretta Breuning, PhD | Health |...

HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY BRAIN!!! Loretta Breuning, PhD | Health |...

Today I’ll be talking with Loretta Breuning PhD, founder of the inner mammal institute, Professor Emerita at Cal State East Bay, and the best-selling author of The power of Positivity, and Habits of...

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Harrison Wheeler@HAWINSPIRING17 Jan 2017
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I'm reading Science of #Positivity and really am enjoying it. The right book at the right time! Thank you!! #greatbooks
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7 Ways to Re-Wire Your Brain to Be Braver and More Positive @lbreuning bit.ly/2jHBDJ4
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Train your #brain to be #positive (count your blessings) - post by @innermammal via @NancyFClark on @WomenatForbes forbes.com/sites/womensmedia…
How To Train Your Brain To Go Positive Instead Of Negative

How To Train Your Brain To Go Positive Instead Of Negative

Our brain is not designed to create happiness, as much as we wish it were so. Our brain evolved to promote survival. You can end up with a lot of unhappy chemicals in your quest to stimulate the...

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Rishi Mahalaha@rishimahalaha22 Dec 2016
A brief heart-warming if not inspiring Christmas story via @lbreuning bit.ly/2h2TBAz #happyholidays
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Inner Mammal Institute@innermammal20 Mar 2016
I discuss why someone who is dominant is not necessarily happier on bit.ly/Prosperityshow w/@joansotkin #ProsperityShow #serotonin
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Lucia Grosaru, M.A. Psy.@LuciaGrosaru27 Sep 2016
Great books by @lbreuning . My latest reviews on @PsyCorner. Also, follow @innermammal for a happy chemicals boost. psychologycorner.com/science…
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Patty Powers@sobercoachnyc23 Sep 2016
How can addicts get their #dopamine levels back to normal? @lbreuning goo.gl/iug2N1 #recovery #sobriety @afterpartysite #na #aa
Loretta G Breuning: How Can Addicts Get Their Dopamine Levels Back to Normal?

Loretta G Breuning: How Can Addicts Get Their Dopamine Levels Back to Normal?

On this edition of Ask the Experts, we ask Loretta G Breuning, prof...

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Susan Leftwich@moodangbulae20 Sep 2016
Rewire Your Natural Happy Brain Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, End... by @innermammal slideshare.net/LorettaBreuni… via @SlideShare
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Anne-Marie Faiola@comemakewithme19 Sep 2016
It’s possible to stop #anxiety by adjusting your expectations. vrl.ht/3r3Em via @innermammal
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Harriet Lerner@HarrietLerner15 Sep 2016
Don't idealize your kids or partner. A pedestal, like a prison, is a small space in which to navigate.
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Inner Mammal Institute@innermammal16 Aug 2016
Living with intention means choosing where to invest your mental energy instead of frittering it on whatever appears psychologytoday.com/blog/you…
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neuro.social.self@neurosocialself19 Jun 2016
What feels good we're tempted to repeat. via @innermammal
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The Melting Pot@TheMeltingPotEd10 Jun 2016
Full house today for our learning nugget with USA guest on making our brains happy, thanks to @innermammal
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