Status Games: Serotonin vs. Cortisol – Mastering Your Brain Chemistry

Title: Status Games: Serotonin vs. Cortisol – Mastering Your Brain Chemistry with Loretta Graziano Breuning

The pursuit of status is deeply ingrained in human nature. Our mammalian brains, inherited from our animal ancestors, release pleasure hormones (serotonin) or stress hormones (cortisol) in response to success or failure. We chase that serotonin high through luxury purchases, showcasing perfect bodies, social media validation, or even by recounting our hardships. This constant striving to be better, smarter, or more beautiful (or even more miserable) than others fuels anxiety and prevents genuine joy. World-renowned expert in “emotion chemistry,” Loretta Graziano Breuning, explains how our mammalian brains drive us into endless status games and reveals how to break free. Learn to rewire your neural pathways, replacing the fleeting pleasure of dominance with lasting happiness. Escape the trap of constant comparison, overcome feelings of inadequacy, and discover harmony within yourself and the world around you.