Dopamine doesn’t just need balance — it needs structure.

In this episode, Emily breaks down how routines, boundaries, and intentional recovery keep your dopamine stable and your motivation strong. You’ll learn why predictability matters, how novelty boosts your drive, and what it takes to create a lifestyle that supports your brain instead of draining it. Stay for the Fix Your Chemistry rant, where Emily gives real-world tools to help you stay focused, grounded, and energetically aligned.

This is where dopamine discipline gets practical.

Sources & Notes (Episode 8)

• Harvard Medical School (2023): Rhythmic routines and dopamine regulation.

• Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (2020): Meaningful effort and dopamine activation.

• University College London Behavioral Science Lab (2021): Novelty and VTA response.

• Sleep Foundation (2022): Circadian consistency and dopaminergic balance.

• American Psychological Association (2021): Boundaries and attention management.