102: Unabridged Interview: Anna Lembke

May 6, 2023

Anna Lembke, author of 'Dopamine Nation,' discusses the rise of pleasure-seeking and its impact on mental health. She explores dopamine, addiction, and self-binding, as well as embracing pain for well-being. The conversation delves into societal influences on individual choices and the importance of embracing truth and vulnerability for intimacy and recovery.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Technology Addiction and its Parallels to the Opioid Crisis

01:32 • 15min

Dopamine, Addiction, and Self-Binding

16:21 • 25min

Exploring the Influence of Principalities and Powers on Society and Individual Choices

41:20 • 2min

Exploring the Concept of Pursuing Pain for Indirect Dopamine Increase

43:01 • 4min

Embracing Truth and Vulnerability for Intimacy and Recovery

46:33 • 8min

Exploring the Impact of Embracing Life's Challenges

54:39 • 4min