Serotonin
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Feb 2026
Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a monoamine neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. It is involved in regulating mood, cognition, reward, learning, and memory, as well as physiological processes like sleep, appetite, and vasoconstriction.
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What experts have said about Serotonin
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Serotonin is associated with contentment, happiness, relaxation, and feeling soothed.
“serotonin creates a number of different states in the brain and body, but for sake of today's discussion, we're going to think about the predominant states that it creates, and those are states of contentness, being happy, feeling fairly relaxed, feeling soothed”
Open the episode · Essentials: Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-BeingListen at 9:30
Serotonin promotes readiness for active waiting.
“Serotonin tells you to get ready to wait.”
Open the episode · How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning | Dr. Read MontagueListen at 1:03:23
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