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#392 - Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance

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Anna Lembke

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Dopamine Nation Twilight Saga Fifty Shades of Grey

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Dopamine Nation

Anna Lemke

I'm unhappy because I'm constantly surrounded by pleasure.

Twilight Saga

as I talk about in the book I got addicted to romance novels I started with the twilight saga and I eventually you know over time graduated to social…

Fifty Shades of Grey

I sort of only once I sort of got to, you know, Fifty Shades of Grey at two in the morning, I was like, why am I reading this?

Guest: Anna Lembke

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Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist who is Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University and an author. Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in our reward pathway. It tells us when to feel pleasure and pain, it can cause depression and anxiety, and it's being hijacked by the modern world. Phones, video games, porn, food, our world is filled with cheap dopamine, which in turn is making us miserable. Expect to learn how dopamine creates a see-saw balance of pleasure and pain, why cravings to use your phone are driven by dopamine, the truth about dopamine detoxing, how to reset your brain's dopamine balance, the most successful interventions for changing your relationship to dopamine long term and much more... Extra Stuff: Buy Dopamine Nation - https://amzn.to/3pL2Uw8 Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Dopamine Nation

Anna Lemke

Best for Individuals seeking to understand and improve their mental well-being.Often cited around neuroscience of pleasure

“Anna Lemke discusses her book 'Dopamine Nation' which explores finding balance in the age of indulgence.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: neuroscience of pleasure

For: Individuals seeking to understand and improve their mental well-being.

Key quote: “I'm unhappy because I'm constantly surrounded by pleasure.”

The host emphasizes the importance of understanding the neuroscience of pleasure and pain, particularly in a world filled with constant convenience and instant gratification. They highlight how Anna Lemke's book addresses the pervasive issue of unhappiness in affluent societies and offers actionable solutions.

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Twilight Saga

Best for listeners interested in understanding addiction and personal experiences with literatureOften cited around addiction to romance novels

“I started with the twilight saga and I eventually graduated to socially pornography for women, which is these erotica novels.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: addiction to romance novels

For: listeners interested in understanding addiction and personal experiences with literature

Key quote: “as I talk about in the book I got addicted to romance novels I started with the twilight saga and I eventually you know over time graduated to socially pornography for women”

The host mentions the 'Twilight Saga' as a starting point for their addiction to romance novels, illustrating how initial interests can evolve into more intense cravings. This personal anecdote highlights the complexities of addiction and the varying forms it can take, making it relatable for listeners who may have experienced similar journeys.

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Fifty Shades of Grey

Best for Readers interested in the psychology of addiction and romance literature.Often cited around addiction to romance novels

“I sort of only once I sort of got to, you know, Fifty Shades of Grey at two in the morning, I was like, why am I reading this?”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: addiction to romance novels

For: Readers interested in the psychology of addiction and romance literature.

Key quote: “I sort of only once I sort of got to, you know, Fifty Shades of Grey at two in the morning, I was like, why am I reading this?”

The host discusses their personal experience with addiction to romance novels, specifically mentioning 'Fifty Shades of Grey' as a turning point in their reading habits. They reflect on how this addiction parallels other forms of addiction and the psychological mechanisms behind it.

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