Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast

Episode #13: How Porn Steals Your Motivation. - Dr. Trish Leigh

Jul 29, 2021
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Motivation Defined

  • Motivation is the feeling of wanting to work towards something rewarding and goal-oriented.
  • It involves smaller steps and rewards, not an easy dopamine rush.
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Porn's Impact on Motivation

  • Pornography decreases motivation by providing a large dopamine flood without effort, unlike real-world rewards.
  • This "easy button" effect makes it harder to find motivation in activities requiring work.
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Brain Processes Behind Motivation

  • Motivation involves three brain processes: reward-driven approach, value-based decision-making, and goal-directed control.
  • Reward-driven approach is automatic; the brain learns where to find rewards.
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