

Retail Therapy: The Destructive Cycle of Relying on Shopping to Auto-Regulate Our Emotions
May 13, 2024
Explore the dangers of relying on retail therapy for emotional regulation, discussing the influence of brain mechanisms and habitual behaviors on consumerism. Learn about the dopamine drive in shopping and the psychology behind our shopping habits. Discover how to break the cycle of craving through mindfulness practices and addressing root causes for a more fulfilling life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 1min
Exploring Retail Therapy and Addictive Cycles in Common Pleasures
01:12 • 2min
Exploring the Influence of Habitual Behaviors on Consumerism and Culture
03:19 • 1min
The Pitfalls of Retail Therapy
04:32 • 10min
The Dopamine Drive in Shopping
14:43 • 3min
The Psychology of Shopping
18:02 • 4min
Breaking the Cycle of Craving
22:25 • 38min