Ultimate Human Podcast  ·  98 min

The Neurochemistry of Cold: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin: Key Takeaways

• Cold triggers sustained dopamine elevation (up to 250% baseline)
• Oxytocin release enhances pair-bonding and social connection through shared challenge
• Serotonin pathways activated through improved mood regulation
• Endorphins provide natural analgesia—trained through repeated exposure