ManTalks Podcast

Experts On: Addiction and Enlightenment

Aug 14, 2023

01:09:47

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Addiction is not solely about substances and encompasses various aspects of human behavior, requiring a broader perspective and more effective approaches to address it.

The historical and cultural context of addiction, particularly in America, emphasizes the influence of individualism and self-reliance, which can lead individuals to seek release and connection through addictive behaviors.

The conventional understanding of addiction and drug policies should be challenged to avoid harmful consequences and societal divisions, as certain drugs are stigmatized without considering their individual impact and societal harm.

Deep dives

Different forms of addiction

Addiction can take various forms such as substance abuse, social media addiction, or pornography addiction. These forms of addiction are characterized by the continued compulsive use of a substance or behavior despite harm to oneself or others. Addiction can also be seen as the things we do that we lie about, creating a double life where certain behaviors are hidden and denied. The modern world with its overwhelming abundance of addictive stimuli makes individuals vulnerable to addiction, as their brains have evolved to seek pleasurable stimuli and avoid painful ones.

Pleasure and Pain: Neuroscience Discoveries

00:53

Understanding the Urgency of Checking Our Phones: A Window into Addiction

01:05

Aristotle's concept of Akrasia: Weakness of the will or incontinence

01:10

Drug Use: Not Necessarily Problematic for Everyone

00:23

Introduction

2min

The Evolution of Addiction

2min

The Relationship Between Pleasure and Avoidance

3min

The Role of Trauma in Addiction

3min

How to Regulate Your Systems in a Digital Age

2min

The Neurochemistry of Addiction

3min

The Protracted Abstinence Syndrome

2min

The Evolution of Addiction

2min

The Social Response to Drug Epidemics

2min

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The History of Addiction

2min

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The Devotionary Aspect of Addiction

2min

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The Cultural and Historical Baggage of Addiction

4min

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The History of Addiction

3min

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The Relationship Between Addiction and Modern Culture

3min

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The Dangers of Drug Panic

3min

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The Allure of Spiritual Philosophy

2min

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The Zen View of the World

3min

18.

The Zen Experience of Awakening

5min

19.

The Trauma of Eczema

2min

20.

The Resilience of Children

6min

21.

The Satori Moment

3min

22.

The Importance of Can Show

3min

23.

The Purpose of Thinking

4min

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The Myth of Separation

2min

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The Importance of Prayer in Meditation

2min

26.

The Non-Dual Understanding of Prayer

4min

Talking points: addiction, culture, history, enlightenment, Zen, purpose, non-duality

The ManTalks Podcast has grown exponentially over the last couple years, so for all you newcomers, I like to release a sort of cross-section or "best of" episode to showcase what the podcast is all about—after all, I have talked to some brilliant and varied experts over the years!

This time, the themes are the widest ever: addiction and enlightenment. I chose this to demonstrate my love of the scientific and the spiritual—and my constant goal to balance the two. As Albert Einstein said, science without religion is lame, and religion without science is blind. I hope you enjoy.

(00:00:00) - Dr. Anne Lembke on defining addiction and the addictive aspects of our modern world
(00:17:19) - Dr. Carl Erik Fisher on addiction through history and across cultures, and how society divides addicted people
(00:36:53) - Zen Henry Shukman on enlightenment as defined by Zen, his childhood, and his own story of kenshō
(00:58:45) - The acclaimed non-duality teacher Rupert Spira discusses the necessity of moving past the myth of separation

Full episodes:

-Dr. Anna Lembke: https://link.chtbl.com/9IfZ8XzU
-Dr. Carl Erik Fisher: https://link.chtbl.com/a53WmGq9
-Henry Shukman: https://link.chtbl.com/F7Kdo_05
-Rupert Spira: https://link.chtbl.com/F7Kdo_05

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ManTalks Podcast

Experts On: Addiction and Enlightenment

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Different forms of addiction

Understanding the neurochemistry of addiction

Different cultural approaches to addiction

Understanding Addiction and the Role of Self-Control

Reframing Addiction and Redefining Drug Policies

Pleasure and Pain: Neuroscience Discoveries

Understanding the Urgency of Checking Our Phones: A Window into Addiction

Aristotle's concept of Akrasia: Weakness of the will or incontinence

Drug Use: Not Necessarily Problematic for Everyone

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts