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title: The Dopamine-Flowstate Connection with Lucas Aoun - Limitless Mindset
description: "I'm joined by my friend, Lucas Aoun of Boost Your Biology, and we go deep on the topic of dopamine here and how to Biohack it for a vigorous life of meaning, joy, and adventure."
author: Jonathan Roseland
url: https://www.limitlessmindset.com/podcast/1006-dopamine
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# The Dopamine-Flowstate Connection with Lucas Aoun

Ⓒ By **Jonathan Roseland**

Applied Neuroscience Strategist, K-Selected Biohacker, Tantric husband, Promethean peaceful parent, Adventuring philosopher, Raconteur, and Author. He spent +14 years researching the intersection of human performance enhancement and advanced personal growth in his obsessive quest - spanning three continents - to find real-life "NZT-48."

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Dopamine is often misunderstood as the “pleasure” molecule, but its primary role is motivation, reward-seeking behavior, and reinforcement learning. It drives goal-oriented behavior, productivity, focus, and even longevity. Dopamine is essential in habit formation and performance optimization—but it’s also involved in addiction and burnout.

I'm joined by my friend, Lucas Aoun of [Boost Your Biology](https://www.boostyourbiology.com/). He's on the expert consulting team for our new flagship program, [Anakainōsis](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/AKN), and we are going to go deep on the topic of dopamine here and how to Biohack it for a vigorous life of meaning, joy, and adventure.

## **Mentioned in this podcast**

My Meta-Analysis: [Catuaba Bark: This Natural Nutraceutical Nootropic from Brazil is DOPE!](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/nootropic-ingredients/1599-catuaba-bark)

**Flowstate** - The chapter of my lifehacking manifesto, [Finding Flowstate](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=659:flowstate&catid=8:blog-articles&Itemid=169), goes deeper on this

**Nootropics for Dopamine** - [Modafinil](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/nootropic-ingredients/956-modafinil), Mucuna Pruriens, [Bromantane](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=309:bromantane&catid=65:nootropic-ingredients&Itemid=244), Selegiline, [L-Tyrosine](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=323:l-tyrosine&catid=65:nootropic-ingredients&Itemid=244), 9-Me-BC

**PEMF device** - The [IC Hummer](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/IC-Hummer)

**Binaural beats for focus** - I like [Brain.FM](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/BrainFM)

**HRV tracking devices** - HeartMath devices, [Garmin Smart Watches](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136:the-pulse-cure&catid=61:book&Itemid=240#Garmin) (I think these are the best option), Oura Ring

**Ultradian rhythms** - Every 90-120 minutes, the brain cycles between high-energy focus and lower-energy rest phases.

**Dopamine fasting** - Biohacking is a better option for fixing the Dopamine system, we contend!

Steven Kotler's books on flowstate: [The Rise of Superman](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/books/923-rise-of-superman) and [Stealing Fire](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/books/538-stealing-fire)

Scientific paper: [Disruption of dopamine D2/D3 system function impairs the human ability to understand the mental states of other people](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38870319/)

**Graham Hancock's books** on a lost antediluvian civilization: [Magicians of the Gods](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/books/663-magicians-of-the-gods) and [America Before](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/books/600-america-before)

Documentary series: [Ancient Apocalypse](https://www.netflix.com/bg/title/81211003)

My upcoming science fiction novel about Biohacking, seduction, and philosophy - *Hourglass *([download 5-chapter sample](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/NFSA-Sample-Download))

**Try Lucas's new supplement, COA-verified pure Catuaba, from INB4SUPPS**(a [Limitless Mindset Secret Society](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:limitless-mindset-secret-society&catid=8:blog-articles&Itemid=397) recommended vendor - spend +$150 with them and get a free consultation with me)

[Order 🛒 CatuaPure™](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/CatuaPure)

[Order on Amazon](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/CatuaPure-AMZ)

**About our new flagship program, [Anakainōsis](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/AKN). **A one-of-a-kind, 6-month coaching program with a team of experts and an odyssey of personal discovery that results in a powerfully pragmatic and philosophical book as unique as you - your gift to the future.

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