Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Dr Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University of Medicine
Dr Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University of Medicine
Dr Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University of Medicine
Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Join Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner as they talk with Dr. Anna Lembke about her book 'Dopamine Nation' and the balance between pleasure and pain on 'Rehab Confidential'.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Anna Lembke on Balancing Pleasure and Pain in Modern Life
When we feel like using, for example, or we're having cravings, if instead we go for a walk or we read a cognitively challenging text, if we force ourselves to do some sort of effortful meditation or prayer practice, those are all ways to very gently press on the pain side, to kind of try to upregulate our own resiliency and our own homeostatic healing mechanisms.
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies in understanding the delicate dance between pleasure and pain? In this episode of 'Rehab Confidential', hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Dr. Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University of Medicine and chief of the Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. They dive into her latest book, 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence', and explore some truly eye-opening concepts. Dr.
Lembke discusses the 'pain pleasure trap' and how radical honesty can play a crucial role in recovery. She shares her insights on shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and tackles the controversial topic of 'disclosure porn'. But it doesn't stop there. Dr. Lembke also delves into the impact of social media on addiction and mental health, offering a fresh perspective on how our digital habits can shape our well-being.
Plus, she introduces the idea of a new kind of asceticism—finding fulfillment through self-discipline and simplicity. Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you find balance in today's fast-paced world.