
Dr. Trish Leigh
Episode # 73: Host Sathiyas Sam interviews Dr. Trish Leigh on How To Rewire Your Brain, The 4 D's of Dopamine, and Why Self-Awareness Is Everything In Recovery - Dr. Trish Leigh
Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, discusses the damaging effects of porn on the brain, mental health, and relationships. She delves into the 4 D's of dopamine, brain shrinkage, anxiety, and depression caused by porn use. Dr. Leigh emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in recovery and offers support for those looking to quit porn.
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- Porn addiction damages the brain, mental health, and relationships by shrinking the brain and increasing anxiety and irritability.
- Dopamine plays a critical role in the addictive cycle, with anticipation triggering a drip and flood effect numbing the brain and leading to a deficit state.
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Understanding the Impact of Porn Addiction
Porn addiction can have significant impacts on the brain, leading to neuroplasticity issues and a pendulum effect between theta and beta waves. Dopamine plays a crucial role in the addictive cycle, with anticipation triggering a dopamine drip and the subsequent flood numbing the brain and leading to a deficit state. This cycle can result in decreased neuroplasticity, impacting one's ability to rewire and make positive changes in life.
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