When Dopamine is Too Much of a Good Thing with Dr. Anna Lembke

When Dopamine is Too Much of a Good Thing with Dr. Anna Lembke

Do you find yourself binge strolling Tik Tok or Instagram? Can’t stop eating those French fries when you’ve had your fill? Has shopping become a problem? Chances are you’re searching for that hit - a dopamine hit. Maria welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke MD, Professor & Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stamford University. She’s also the author of the bestseller “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." Dr. Lembke joins Maria to talk about:

  • Dopamine -What is it?
  • What happens to you on a cellular level when your habits become addictive
  • Learn the key signs that you may be a dopamine junkie
  • How technology is conditioning addictive brains
  • Why more than ever are people struggling with regulating Dopamine
  • The warning signs your compulsive behaviors are effecting your kids
  • How to help your kids with their technology consumption


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