318: Overcoming Behavioral Addictions and Restoring Brain Health with Dr. Trish Leigh

318: Overcoming Behavioral Addictions and Restoring Brain Health with Dr. Trish Leigh

In this insightful episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind welcomes Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist and expert in neurofeedback, to discuss the transformative power of neurofeedback in overcoming behavioral addictions. Dr. Trish Leigh, who is a board-certified neurofeedback practitioner and certified brain health coach, shares her expertise on how neurofeedback can help heal the brain from the negative impacts of internet addictions, including social media and porn addiction. Dr.

Leigh explains that the core issue in these addictions is neurological dysregulation, where the brain behaves like a manual transmission stuck in a gear due to excessive dopamine exposure. High-speed internet porn represents a supernormal stimulus that exacerbates this dysregulation, leading individuals to feel trapped by their habits, often resorting to willpower or feeling shame. The conversation covers how neurofeedback can repair the brain, restoring emotional regulation and improving personal relationships. Using brain mapping, Dr.

Leigh identifies electrical energy patterns that reveal underlying issues within a strained brain. This approach allows individuals to rewire their brains, reducing hypersexuality and improving their ability to experience pleasure in everyday activities. Dr. Leigh also emphasizes the importance of identifying stressors and developing healthier stress responses as part of the neurofeedback process to synergize the mind and body. She highlights that early exposure to porn can disrupt identity formation, leading to long-term maladaptation. Listeners are encouraged to explore Dr.

Leigh's resources, including over 1500 YouTube videos offering brain hack exercises, accessible to anyone seeking improvement and healing. The episode ends with a call to action for listeners to engage with the Addicted Mind community for support and recovery, and a reminder to subscribe and review the podcast for continued access to valuable insights.