Lynda Emmett
Lynda Emmett
Episode 34: Dopamine Hits Keeping You Stuck
Episode 34: Dopamine Hits Keeping You Stuck
Episode 34: Dopamine Hits Keeping You Stuck
Tuesday 6th June 2023
Learn to break free from dopamine-driven habits and find lasting joy with Lynda Emmett in this episode of 'Happiness is an Inside Job'.
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Episode Overview
- Our brains are wired to seek rewards, often leading to repetitive comfort behaviours
- Dopamine hits provide short-term pleasure but hinder long-term happiness and fulfillment
- Conscious detox from dopamine-driven activities can lead to a more joyful and fulfilling life
- Identifying and reshaping behavioural patterns is essential to break free from the cycle of dopamine hits
- Shifting habits and actively replacing them with more fulfilling experiences can uncover the version of ourselves we truly want to be
It's shifting our habits, shifting our patterns, but getting in there, seeing them first, and then actively shifting them. It's for us all, guys. It's remembering the version of ourselves that we want to be is already there, it's just sitting underneath a lot of dopamine hit behaviors and hamster wheel behaviors that we don't want.
Ever wondered why you keep falling back into habits that give you a quick buzz but leave you feeling empty in the long run? In this episode of 'Happiness is an Inside Job', host Lynda Emmett unpacks the science behind dopamine hits and how they can keep us stuck in a loop of fleeting pleasures and unfulfilled goals.
With her expertise as a Life and Neuroscience Coach, Lynda sheds light on why our brains crave these short-lived rewards and how they can sabotage our long-term happiness. She doesn't just leave it at the problem, though. Lynda offers practical advice on how to detox from these dopamine-driven activities and replace them with habits that bring genuine joy and satisfaction.
Through a mix of neuroscience insights and actionable tips, she guides listeners on a journey to rewire their brains for lasting fulfillment. If you're tired of the same old patterns and ready to make a change, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to break free from the cycle of dopamine hits and start living a more joyful and meaningful life.