What role does purpose play in your life? In the 1940's the psycologist Abraham Maslow came up with the 'Heirarchy of Needs' which still does the job for triangling the basic priorities of human survival and thriving today. But how do we apply it to our individual lives? Listen in as Jax and Martin set out Maslow's pyramid against their own lives and careers, and we explore how to health check the purpose and direction of your life.
Dopamine is one of the most important horemones in the human body. It provides a balance in the brain between pain and pleasure, and rewards success. This was very useful as hunter gatherers worked tirelessly to feed themselves and their tribes. In today's overstimulated world though, our brains are getting constant dopamine hits from the apps on our smartphones, the sugar in our food, and the instant access to any pleasure you could imagine. In this podcast we examine the science of what this does to our brains, and ask how to achieve balance in the age of indulgance.
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