Nate Larkin, David Hampton
Episode 110 • Dopamine Nation with Anna Lembke MD
Episode 110 • Dopamine Nation with Anna Lembke MD
Episode 110 • Dopamine Nation with Anna Lembke MD
Monday 1st November 2021
Dr. Anna Lembke discusses dopamine's role in addiction and depression on the Positive Sobriety Podcast, based on her book 'Dopamine Nation'.
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Get the buttons here!Dopamine and Depression: Insights from Dr. Anna Lembke
We're all kind of walking around in this dopamine deficit state, which is created by the constant exposure to an ingestion of highly reinforcing drugs and behavior which are nearly ubiquitous in the modern age.
Why do so many of us feel persistently down? In this episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast, hosts Nate Larkin and David Hampton sit down with Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading expert in psychiatry at Stanford University. Dr. Lembke, known for her bestselling book 'Dopamine Nation', shares her groundbreaking insights into the relationship between dopamine, addiction, and depression in today's world.
She breaks down how our brains are affected by constant exposure to addictive substances and behaviors, leading to a state of dopamine deficiency. The conversation covers critical topics like the necessity of abstinence and withdrawal, the role of shame in recovery, and why some people are more vulnerable to addiction than others. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone on the path to recovery or those wanting to understand the intricate dance between dopamine and our mental health.