Stephen Ilardi
Stephen Ilardi
Dr. Anna Lembke on Dopamine, Addiction & Freedom
Dr. Anna Lembke on Dopamine, Addiction & Freedom
Dr. Anna Lembke on Dopamine, Addiction & Freedom
Monday 21st February 2022
Join Dr. Anna Lembke on 'Breaking Free from Depression' as she explains dopamine's role in addiction and offers practical recovery tools.
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Get the buttons here!Dopamine Dynamics: Dr. Anna Lembke on Addiction and Recovery
We've all become vulnerable to the problem of addiction... access is one of the most important risk factors for becoming addicted- and that's one of the things I really emphasize in the book- because of that, we've all become vulnerable to the problem of addiction.
Ever wondered how the pursuit of pleasure might actually lead to pain? In this eye-opening episode of 'Breaking Free from Depression', Hew James sits down with Dr. Anna Lembke, a renowned expert on dopamine and addiction. Dr. Lembke, known for her appearances in 'The Social Dilemma' and her bestselling book 'Dopamine Nation', unpacks the complex role dopamine plays in our lives.
From the highs of indulgence to the lows of addiction, she explains why our brain's reward system can sometimes lead us astray. Listeners will gain insights into what dopamine really is and how it governs our behaviors. Dr. Lembke dives into the concept of dopamine fasting, a technique to reset our brains and regain balance in a world overloaded with stimuli. She also touches on the evolutionary roots of addiction and how modern technology exacerbates these tendencies.
One of the most striking points Dr. Lembke makes is about the paradox of pleasure and pain: