Let’s talk about the brain’s reward driver and how it influences our behavior, happiness, and resiliency - Dopamine. 

Join us in this another thought-provoking episode as we shed light on how modern distractions like smartphones and technology, food consumption, and even addictions like pornography can hijack our dopamine response, leading to a cycle of pleasure and pain.

Tune in as we share valuable insights that can help you navigate the modern landscape of distractions and uncover the secrets behind a balanced approach to dopamine-driven behavior.

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Key Takeaways:

• (1:23 ) Dopamine’s Evolution as a Survival Mechanism
• (2:22 ) The relationship between Dopamine and Addiction
• (3:08 ) How does excessive dopamine-seeking lead to a cycle of pleasure and pain
• (4:26 ) Resetting Dopamine by embracing pain to rebalance the pleasure-pain cycle
• (10:12 ) The difference between Pleasure and Happiness
• (07:14 ) The equilibrium of pleasure and pain
• (11:52 ) Adolescence vs. Adult Psychology
• (17:34 ) The powerful tool on how you can  regain control over your well-being

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