You have the career, the beautiful home, and external success, but your life feels numb, flat, and joyless. Why? You may be stuck in the Dopamine Trap.In this deep-dive episode of Rich in Relationship, Rich Heller explains how the over-release of the brain's reward chemical—driven by quick hits from screens, gaming, and pornography—leads to a decreased baseline for happiness.Discover why the constant chase for "more, better, different" eventually blunts you emotionally, makes real-life connection feel inadequate, and kills intimacy with your partner.In this episode, you will learn:- Why without contrast, life feels flat—and why you must embrace challenge for true joy.- How the insidious nature of pornography and competitive gaming are destroying sexual intimacy and emotional connection.- Why men are statistically more vulnerable to these behavioral addictions, and how to spot the signs.- Practical strategies to reset your system, establish boundaries around screens, and move from external reward to internal growth.The only antidote to the flatness of the dopamine trap is to build a life rich in relationship—starting with yourself.If you or your partner are struggling with disconnection or behavioral addictions, join our community at www.richinrelationship.com for tools and support.
