Too much pleasure can lead to addiction. How to break the cycle and find balance
Episode 23 min 33s

Too much pleasure can lead to addiction. How to break the cycle and find balance

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Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explains when too much pleasure-triggering dopamine upsets the delicate balance of pleasure and pain our brains need to feel "normal," which can lead to long-term pain and addiction. In today's dopamine-filled world, here's how keep that balance in check.

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