This was recommended to me so I was quite looking forward to it. Though it sounds quite science-led, it read as more of a typical self help book, which I guess it is, but it wasn't quite what I was expecting.
There were some interesting insights into how our lives have change and what we have evolved to be, compared to how we actually live in these times.
I enjoyed the author's narration, which was very enthusiastic and upbeat.

The Dose Effect is a great read with simple tools that can be used to support improving your life. The language is straightforward and easy to grasp. The science is clear and articulated well.

The author talks about the various things that distract us in the modern age of technology and how this can reduce dopamine levels, for example social media eating sugary foods and pornograhy. He offers ways to boost our flow state and to concentrate for longer and longer periods.
I found it a useful book, and the narrator was good. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for giving me a copy of this audio book.

**Listened to the audiobook**

I was so excited to read this. This book has had loads of publicity and has been everywhere! It's one of 2025's most hyped books i feel.

I really hated this book - and I know that's a strong comment to make, but I honestly think everything in this book was just waffle and quite frankly, common sense!
The narrator was good as the TJ Power, the author, narrates the audio.

I found this book to be going around in circles, and I had to check whether or not there was a glitch with the audio book. Nope! It was just super repetitive.

Not for me, and cannot recommend.

This audiobook is a wonderful, truly life changing piece of work.

Neuroscience is explained in a clear, concise and functional way that is both fascinating and (crucially) easy to implement for the listener.

My first impression of this audiobook was that the author who narrates delivers with charisma that really help me invest my commitment to following it. As such I bought in to the content really quickly and found myself talking about it a lot!!

Handily the ‘Dose’ of the DOSE Effect is an acronym for dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins. I took away that these brain chemicals are vital for our mental and physical health wellbeing and are typically far from optimised in our modern world.

The book is divided into 4 main parts, corresponding to each of these brain chemicals. Various strategies, challenges and information is given about each one to help us arrive at an actionable plan that aligns with our individual priorities and lifestyles.

It is really lovely that the authors personal anecdotes are provided throughout the book, to make it relatable and engaging!

The bonus content is really well thought out and comprehensive, it is so clear that the author truly wants to help the listener optimise their health, and this shines through.

Despite having read widely on mental health and wellbeing, this is the only book that has had me making manageable daily changes to my life and for this (and the positive impact these have had), I (and my elevated oxytocin!) are truly grateful.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this audiobook in exchange for an advance copy.