🎙️ Welcome back to Lit in a Nutshell — the podcast where we break down powerful books into bite-sized insights you can carry with you.

Today, we’re diving into Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembke. This book explores how our brains are wired for pleasure and pain, and how modern society — with its endless supply of streaming, scrolling, shopping, and substances — has pushed us into a dopamine overload.

Dr. Lembke, a psychiatrist and addiction expert, argues that the key to living well in this dopamine-saturated world is not chasing constant pleasure, but learning to embrace discomfort and moderation. Through science, real-life stories, and practical advice, she shows us how to reset our brains, find balance, and ultimately build a more meaningful life.

So if you’ve ever wondered why you can’t stop checking your phone, binging a series, or reaching for that extra snack — this episode is for you.