Why does political division feel so personal—and so addictive?

In this episode, I unpack the neuroscience of ideological entrenchment, how tribal identity shapes our threat response, and why outrage keeps getting rewarded by your brain’s own chemistry.

You’ll learn:

✅ How repeated exposure to conflict rewires your brain (ideological neuroplasticity)

✅ Why your nervous system confuses disagreement with danger

✅ The real cost of certainty—and how dopamine drives polarization

✅ A 5-minute micro-tool to break the loop and reclaim mental clarity

This isn’t about silencing your values. It’s about staying present in a world designed to keep you outraged—and helping your brain feel safe without rigidity.

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