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Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

How Your Phone Is Aging Your Brain! #358

Feb 24, 2025
24:39

Is social media hijacking your brain? In this video, we break down how constant phone usage and social media exposure rewire your brain, affect your dopamine levels, and impact your mental and physical health. Learn how to regain control with dopamine fasting, digital detox strategies, and practical tips to reset your brain for focus, balance, and overall well-being.


#phone #socialmedia #mentalhealth


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Show Notes:

Introduction: The Impact of Phone Usage

Prioritizing Dopamine Fasting and Digital Detox

Setting Time Limits on Social Media

Understanding How Phones Rewire the Brain

Regaining Autonomy of Your Brain

The Striatum and Habit Formation

Dopamine Receptors and Social Media Use

How Social Media Platforms Hack Your Focus

Social Media as a Toxin

Constant Social Media Exposure and Fight or Flight

Melatonin Suppression

Rewiring and Regaining Balance

Setting Time Limits and Restoring Balance

The Importance of Blue Light Blockers

Increasing Real Life Oxytocin

The Benefits of Sunlight

Brain Reset Challenge

Final Thoughts and Gratitude


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