The Addicted Mind Podcast

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

Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist and expert in neurofeedback, reveals how this innovative therapy can combat behavioral addictions like internet and porn addiction. She discusses brain mapping and the phenomenon of a 'strained brain' overwhelmed by dopamine. Dr. Leigh emphasizes neurofeedback's role in enabling emotional regulation and improving relationships. She describes it as a mental workout that fosters neuroplasticity, helping individuals regain control and reshape their lives. Tune in for insights on restoring brain health and personal growth!
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INSIGHT

Brain Mapping Insights

  • Dr. Trish Leigh explains that QEEG brain mapping measures electrical energy patterns in different brain regions.
  • These patterns reveal the brain's state and how it uses different frequencies of electrical energy.
INSIGHT

Types of Porn Addiction

  • Dr. Leigh classifies porn addiction into three types: classic (trauma-based), contemporary (high-speed internet driven), and mixed.
  • Contemporary porn addiction, prevalent among younger individuals, often lacks the trauma component but stems from early exposure to high dopamine levels.
ANECDOTE

Dopamine Disparity

  • Dr. Leigh explains the dopamine disparity between real-life activities and pornography.
  • Even skydiving, a high-dopamine activity, pales in comparison to the intense dopamine release from pornography.
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