Recovery in the Middle Ages
Recovery in the Middle Ages
Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke & NatX Returns to Traffic Court
Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke & NatX Returns to Traffic Court
Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke & NatX Returns to Traffic Court
Friday 15th October 2021
Mike and Nat explore 'Dopamine Nation' by Dr. Anna Lembke, discussing addiction, pleasure-pain balance, and NatX's traffic court adventure.
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Pleasure and Pain: Insights from Dopamine Nation & NatX's Traffic Court Tale
The key to determine what sort of thing you become addicted to is different for different people, which is why you have some people becoming addicted to sex or gambling. Or in the case of Dr Gabor mate, buying classical music cds.
How do you find balance in a world overflowing with temptations? In this episode of 'Recovery in the Middle Ages', Mike and Nat tackle this question by diving into Dr. Anna Lembke's compelling book, 'Dopamine Nation'. Dr. Lembke, who serves as the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University, sheds light on the intricate dance between pleasure and pain that defines addiction.
Her book explains why our brains struggle with today's high-reward stimuli and how this struggle can lead to addictive behaviors. Mike and Nat break down these complex ideas into digestible bits, making it easier for anyone grappling with addiction to understand the science behind their cravings. But that's not all. This episode takes a lighter turn when NatX recounts his amusing yet nerve-wracking experience in traffic court post-recovery.
It's a story that many can relate to, adding a touch of humor to the otherwise serious discussion. The hosts also delve into the role of social support in recovery, the criminal justice system's impact on addiction, and even some quirky news items. If you're looking for an episode that combines scientific insights with real-life anecdotes, this one's for you.
Mike and Nat manage to blend educational content with personal stories, offering both support and a few laughs along the way. Tune in for a balanced mix of wisdom and wit.