# Serotonin on The No Agenda Show Serotonin comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to October 2023. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** June 2010 – October 2023 - **Related topics:** [Amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Cassidy Eastwood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassidy-eastwood.md), [Communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md), [Community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [French Revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-revolution.md), [Jordan Peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), [Long Covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Long COVID Serotonin Study, Prozac Treatment Proposals - **Episode:** [1602: Net Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-26 - **Time:** 40:38–44:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity/chapter/long-covid-serotonin-study-prozac-treatment-proposals.md Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified low serotonin levels in the gut as a potential cause for Long COVID symptoms. The study suggests that viral persistence leads to inflammation that prevents tryptophan absorption. Media coverage of the study is criticized as a "native ad" for SSRIs like Prozac as a solution for neurocognitive symptoms. Keywords: [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [serotonin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serotonin.md), tryptophan, [prozac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prozac.md), [university of pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-pennsylvania.md) ### Brain Plasticity, Risks of Constant Captioning - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 59:45–1:03:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/brain-plasticity-risks-of-constant-captioning.md The human auditory system is described as a top-down biofeedback system shaped by neuroplasticity. Experts warn that over-reliance on closed captions may diminish the brain's ability to filter speech from background noise. While captions can assist in language learning, the lack of engagement with complex naturalistic auditory stimuli could lead to a long-term decrease in processing skills. Keywords: [neuroplasticity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neuroplasticity.md), [serotonin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serotonin.md), biofeedback, language learning, auditory stimuli, [communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md) ### Oklahoma City Meetup, Serotonin, Community Open-Mindedness - **Episode:** [1146: Googers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-16 - **Time:** 17:24–19:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers/chapter/oklahoma-city-meetup-serotonin-community-open-mindedness.md A simultaneous No Agenda meetup in Oklahoma City, organized by Cassidy Eastwood, is detailed through a listener report. The gathering included attendees ranging from ages 24 to 70 and featured a magician. Participants highlighted the lack of judgment and the release of serotonin experienced when engaging in open-minded discussions about religion, politics, and education. Keywords: [oklahoma city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma-city.md), [cassidy eastwood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassidy-eastwood.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), open-mindedness, [serotonin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serotonin.md) ### SSRI Side Effects, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Mental Health - **Episode:** [953: His Name is Nimrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-06 - **Time:** 5:45–8:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod/chapter/ssri-side-effects-selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-mental-health.md A review of the published side effects for Celexa and other SSRIs reveals a range of complications including insomnia, weight changes, and sexual dysfunction. There is a discussion regarding the long-term impact of these drugs on brain chemistry and a thesis that many mass murders and suicides are linked to pharmaceutical intervention. A listener's account describes the difficulty of ever ceasing the use of these medications once the brain has adapted to them. Keywords: [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), celexa, [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [serotonin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serotonin.md) ### Les Enragés, Jordan Peterson, and Lobster Neurochemistry - **Episode:** [941: Shmoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-25 - **Time:** 1:50:32–1:57:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo/chapter/les-enrages-jordan-peterson-and-lobster-neurochemistry.md A historical reference to "Les Enragés" from the French Revolution is linked to modern political anger. Dr. Jordan Peterson's lecture on the neurochemistry of lobsters is used to explain human dominance hierarchies and the role of serotonin. The discussion details how trauma and defeat can lead to a shrunken hippocampus and a permanently enlarged amygdala, increasing emotional sensitivity. Keywords: [jordan peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), [french revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/french-revolution.md), [serotonin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serotonin.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), lobsters ### Pristiq Antidepressant, Targeted Daytime Advertising - **Episode:** [208: Fat China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-13 - **Time:** 1:17:13–1:20:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/208-fat-china/chapter/pristiq-antidepressant-targeted-daytime-advertising.md The hosts analyze a commercial for the antidepressant Pristiq, noting that the advertisement features a "wind-up" robot metaphor. 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