Dopamine Hacks for Motivation, Focus & Mental Resilience with Andy West

In this mind-blowing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Andy West, motivational speaker and author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands. Andy shares powerful, science-backed dopamine hacks to boost motivation, mental resilience, and peak performance.

From overcoming long Covid, chronic fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction to training her brain for sustained focus and success, Andy reveals how small dopamine shifts can transform your energy, mindset, and productivity.

Discover how simple habits like morning movement, dopamine detoxing, and strategic rewards can help you rewire your brain, break free from burnout, and reclaim control over your life.

 

About Our Guest – Andy West  

Andy West is a motivational speaker, neuroscience researcher, and the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands. After battling severe long Covid for nearly four years, she hacked her dopamine system to restore motivation, mental clarity, and focus. Today, she helps others reset their brains for success, resilience, and personal growth.

 

Key Takeaways:  

✅ Dopamine is NOT just a feel-good chemical – it’s the key to motivation, focus, and mental resilience.
✅ Instant gratification drains dopamine – social media, sugar, and binge-watching are silently sabotaging your motivation.
✅ The #1 Morning Hack – Do something challenging before rewarding yourself to rewire your brain for success.
✅ Cold showers, journaling, and physical effort can boost dopamine naturally.
✅ Struggling with low motivation? Train dopamine to work for you, not against you, using small, daily changes.

 

Connect with Andy West:  

📌 Instagram & Facebook:@DopamineMountain
📌 Website:dopaminemountain.com
📌 Books:Dopamine Mountain & Anhedonia Wastelands (Available online)

 

Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

DM me on PodMatch and let's connect!
🔗 DM Me Here

 

Stay Tuned & Follow Us!  

💌 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik
👥 Join Our Community:Health & Mind Hub

📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife
📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club
🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club
📘 Facebook:Healthy Mind Podcast
🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty

 

🚀 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who needs a dopamine reset! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review for more powerful insights every week.

#DopamineHacks #MentalResilience #Motivation #HealthyMind #BrainHealth #Neuroscience #podmatch