Happy Chemicals
Anchor FM
This podcast is an introspection of Christian A. Rivera, an INTP Enneagram 1 who started this podcast to catalog the detangling of mental health and personality to figure out how to live the life he wants. Other models such as the Enneagram and spiral Dynamics are also referenced to help triangulate solutions to more complex issues. Consider our courses at http://www.happychemicals.org and follow Christian at letsgocnote.substack.com
Location:
United States
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Anchor FM
Description:
This podcast is an introspection of Christian A. Rivera, an INTP Enneagram 1 who started this podcast to catalog the detangling of mental health and personality to figure out how to live the life he wants. Other models such as the Enneagram and spiral Dynamics are also referenced to help triangulate solutions to more complex issues. Consider our courses at http://www.happychemicals.org and follow Christian at letsgocnote.substack.com
Language:
English
Episodes
Attention as Currency: Navigating Social Media and Chemical Health
3/30/2023
Hey there! Today, I want to talk about the concept of attention as currency in our modern world. We often give away our attention freely without realizing its true value, but when we're in situations where we have less attention to spare, we come to understand how precious it is. One way to maximize our attention is through immersive experiences that allow us to be fully present in the moment. Whether it's reading a book, hiking in nature, or attending a live event, these experiences help us...
Duration:00:29:19
Chemical Systems Effects: My Journey Through Burnout, Neurotransmitters, and Sex Addiction
3/30/2023
In this episode, I delve into the fascinating world of chemical systems effects and their impact on my mental and emotional wellbeing. Join me as I explore my journey through burnout and my relationship to key neurotransmitters such as dopamine, oxytocin, testosterone, and serotonin. I also touch on the role of sex addiction and how it relates to my overuse of analytic brain functioning. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of chemistry and psychology from my personal...
Duration:00:25:25
The Pursuit of Happiness: My Brain Dump on Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment
3/27/2023
In this episode, I take a deep dive into my personal journey towards happiness and share some of my insights and experiences. Join me as I discuss how happiness is not a permanent state, and explore strategies for being more mindful and present in the moment. We'll also explore the idea of being aware of our emotions about emotions, and how this awareness can help us better understand ourselves and lead to a more fulfilling life. So, sit back and tune in as I share my brain dump on becoming...
Duration:00:55:09
500th Episode of Happy Chemicals! Inflammation and Depression, AI, Self-Trust, and Looking Ahead
2/24/2023
Join us for a very special episode as we celebrate a momentous occasion: the 500th episode of Happy Chemicals! In this episode, we reflect on the journey so far, express our gratitude for our listeners, and share exciting updates on what's to come. We also delve into a fascinating topic that's gaining more attention in the mental health world: the connection between inflammation and depression. You'll learn about the potential link between these two factors and discover ways to reduce...
Duration:00:15:36
Empowering Sexual Fantasies: Dissociation & Power (Part 2)
2/14/2023
Continuing from the previous episode, join me for a deeper dive into the topic of sexual fantasies and control. In this episode, I explore my relationship between my inner self and the desire for control, and how this relates to caring for myself and those around me. Tune in to gain insights into your own personal relationship with sexual fantasies and control, and discover how you can empower yourself to live a happier, more fulfilling life. If you enjoy my podcast and want to support my...
Duration:00:25:43
Empowering Sexual Fantasies: Dissociation & Power (Part 1)
2/13/2023
In this episode, we delve into a thought-provoking topic that's often shrouded in taboo: sexual fantasies, power dynamics, and the role of masturbation. We explore how these topics can relate to dissociation, and discuss strategies for processing and understanding our own sexual desires in a healthy and empowering way. So tune in for an insightful and candid conversation about sexuality, power dynamics, and mental health, and discover how you can approach these often misunderstood topics...
Duration:00:30:14
Unleashing Your Creativity: The Power of a Commonplace Book
1/19/2023
Discover the power of unleashing your creativity with a commonplace book in my latest episode. I explore how creating a commonplace book during overwhelming times can help you organize your thoughts, distill your ideas, and unleash your creativity. Drawing inspiration from a thought-provoking video on Big Think, I discuss the benefits of expressing yourself through a commonplace book and how it can help you release mental energy for greater creative expression. To support the podcast,...
Duration:00:15:29
Finding Joy: Commitment to Goodness, Truth, and Beauty
1/12/2023
Join Christian and Molly as they discuss the "Mission: Joy" documentary, which features a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu about finding joy in life. This episode delves into the idea of commitment and devotion to goodness, truth, and beauty, and how we can develop wellness as a skill. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will inspire you to cultivate more joy in your life. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon at...
Duration:00:39:25
The Extraverted Feeling Stretch (INTP)
1/5/2023
Sharing some thoughts on needing to give myself more Fe in my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message
Duration:00:09:54
Why Uncomfortable Thoughts are Important...
11/23/2022
Why are uncomfortable thoughts important? How do they allow us to navigate our personal growth? And how can we become better champions of introverted thinking?
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Duration:00:13:45
Reviewing Psychological Source Code (INTP)
11/23/2022
What does it mean to review your source code as an INTP? How can we better champion our dominant function of Introverted Thinking? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message
Duration:00:24:39
Building a Starship Enterprise: Integrating Extraverted Thinking as an INTP
11/12/2022
I'm in a place where I'm learning that I've ignored the helpfulness of Extraverted Thinking in my life. I've played more of a lone wolf role, rejected hierarchical structures, refused to play office politics, and have had difficulties in building a team. I've never liked feeling like I'm a human resource but I've also treated myself like one. In this episode, I share this relationship to hierarchy, and extraverted thinking, and talk about what it would mean to build my own Starship...
Duration:00:26:38
Getting Better at Helping and Being Helped
11/11/2022
Today I want to share some of my thoughts on recent revelations around my relationship to helping and being helped. Namely, a better use of Extraverted Thinking (Te) is required in my life to begin a process of outsourcing and talent-scouting with some of the ambitious projects I and my clients want to take on. I'm reaching certain limits of what I can handle and it's affecting my health, relationships, use of time, and money. So, this is the beginning of a major adjustment for me.
What...
Duration:00:22:17
Toxic Fame and Career Transcendence
11/10/2022
Today I'm talking about toxic fame and career transcendence. How can we break away from the noise of social media? What does it look like to get rid of a career I'm so used to? What kind of leap does it require?
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Duration:00:30:14
Avatars and Archetypes
11/7/2022
Today I'm sharing a quick differentiation between avatars and archetypes.
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Duration:00:07:29
My Villain Era
10/25/2022
Today on the podcast we're talking about the drama triangle and empowerment dynamic. I've heard the phrase "my villain era" over and over but is that a healthy way to integrate assertiveness? I share some of my story around my villain era, being a goth kid, and adjustments I'm making.
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Duration:00:21:21
The Great Millennial Idealism Crash is Coming
10/20/2022
There's a great idealism and Identity crash coming for millennials. The major battle to change the world will be met with a stark reality that we can't change everything and everyone. Millennials have been fed this idea that we can should be anything we want, which isn't going to work out. But even so, we can get started now in moving towards acceptance on a personal level to have a greater actual impact on our and other's lives. --- Send in a voice message:...
Duration:00:18:27
The Diamond Rule (In Progress)
10/20/2022
If you've heard of the golden rule and the platinum rule then I'd like to introduce the Diamond Rule and play with this idea for a bit. I talk about how the Enneagram is useful for reverse engineering what someone needs and is experiencing on the inside. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message
Duration:00:30:07
Wealth Building and The Myers-Briggs Subtypes
10/16/2022
Today on happy Chemicals I'm playing with the idea of using your Myers-Briggs subtype to suggest that there is a wealth building trajectory for that type. Which one are you? And do you resonate with that direction? Does it excite you? Let me know! 😎 🤘🏽 💜 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message
Duration:00:17:04
The New Age in a Crisis and Spiritualism as a Religion
10/9/2022
This is a rollercoaster of an episode talking about what I believe is the religion-izing of the previous generational Awakening or new age spiritualism. I explore some of my own cynicism around that and the relationship to cultural events in the US and world events emerging via some of the patterns share in Spiral Dynamics and generational theory. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happychemicals/message
Duration:00:51:04