Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
OC183 Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In the Age of Indulgence
OC183 Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In the Age of Indulgence
OC183 Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In the Age of Indulgence
Thursday 28th October 2021
Join Dr. Anna Lembke on 'The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast' as she discusses dopamine, addiction, and finding balance in modern life.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Anna Lembke on Dopamine and Finding Balance in Modern Life
I do believe that's because we, individually and collectively, are engaging in so many high reward, high pleasure activities and substances that, in order for our primitive brains to compensate, we have collectively downregulated our own dopamine transmission such that we're all more depressed and anxious.
How does our brain's craving for pleasure shape our habits and addictions? In this engaging episode of 'The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast', host Arlina Allen chats with Dr. Anna Lembke, the Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University and the author of 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In the Age of Indulgence'. Dr.
Lembke breaks down how our brains are wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain, and how this natural tendency is amplified by today's high-reward, high-pleasure activities and substances. From social media to sugary snacks, our modern world is filled with temptations that can easily lead to addiction. But it's not all doom and gloom. Dr. Lembke offers practical advice on finding balance and navigating recovery in an age of indulgence.
She emphasizes that there are various paths to recovery and encourages listeners to explore what works best for them. One standout point is her discussion on the role of empathy in recovery, highlighting how understanding and compassion can help individuals take personal responsibility and find freedom from addiction. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the science of pleasure and pain, and how to find a healthier balance.