Something You Should Know

How Pleasure Makes People Miserable & How Weight Loss Really Works

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Oct 31, 2024
Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist and author of Dopamine Nation, discusses how modern life’s abundance of pleasure can lead to misery, emphasizing that our brains are not wired for constant gratification. She explores the dangers of indulgence, particularly its addiction-like effects. Robert Davis, an award-winning health journalist, debunks myths about weight loss, examining why our obsession with dieting clashes with misleading industry narratives. Together, they highlight the importance of discomfort for long-term well-being and the complexities behind effective weight management.
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