Anna Lembke

Professor of psychiatry and chief of Stanford's Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, known for research and books on dopamine, addiction, and compulsive behavior.

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Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 23min

The Science of Self Control: Find Motivation, Build Willpower, and Increase Your Focus

Dr. Anna Lembke, a Stanford professor and leading expert on dopamine and addiction, shares eye-opening insights into motivation and modern life’s brain hijacking. She reveals how constant dopamine chasing sabotages our joy and focus. Discover the pleasure-pain seesaw and why simple pleasures can become addictive. Anna also discusses the importance of boredom, practical strategies like dopamine detoxing, and the necessity of discomfort for growth. Her relatable personal experiences make this conversation both informative and engaging.

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