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The Great Simplification with Nate HagensHow We've 'Drugified' Our Entire Existence: Dopamine & Addiction In the Digital Age with Anna LembkeDopamine: the most famous neurotransmitter that regulates pleasure, motivation, and (perhaps most importantly) addiction. When examining why our society is hooked on consuming more and more of everything – food, clothes, videos, news, vacations – it's imperative to look at how our modern environments hijack our brain's dopamine, sending it into overdrive at nearly every turn. Could taking a closer look at how our societal norms make us more vulnerable to addiction help us transition to more balanced and mindful lifestyles? In this episode, Nate is joined by New York Times bestselling author and professor of psychiatry, Anna Lembke, to exp...
2026-01-071h 36The Great Simplification with Nate HagensHow We've 'Drugified' Our Entire Existence: Dopamine & Addiction In the Digital Age with Anna LembkeDopamine: the most famous neurotransmitter that regulates pleasure, motivation, and (perhaps most importantly) addiction. When examining why our society is hooked on consuming more and more of everything – food, clothes, videos, news, vacations – it's imperative to look at how our modern environments hijack our brain's dopamine, sending it into overdrive at nearly every turn. Could taking a closer look at how our societal norms make us more vulnerable to addiction help us transition to more balanced and mindful lifestyles? In this episode, Nate is joined by New York Times bestselling author and professor of psychiatry, Anna Lembke, to exp...
2026-01-071h 36
The MindHealth360 Show85: Dr. Anna Lembke: Dopamine Fasting: A Solution to Overwhelm, Depression and Anxiety in the Digital AgeIn her presentation for the IMMH 2023 conference, Dopamine Fasting: An Early Intervention for Compulsive Overconsumption in the Digital Age, Dr. Anna Lembke explains how the pleasure–pain balance in the brain – once an adaptive survival mechanism – has become dangerously dysregulated in modern societies. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and decades of clinical experience, she shows how our dopamine-overloaded world of constant stimulation and "drugified" everyday activities have created unprecedented vulnerability to addiction, anxiety, depression, and unhappiness. Through her clear, compassionate teaching, Dr. Lembke reveals how repeated exposure to high-reward experiences alters the brain's reward pathways, driving down our baseline dopamine and co...
2025-12-161h 06
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2025-12-1508 min
After SkoolThe Power of Radical Honesty - Dr. Anna Lembke | After SkoolThe Power of Radical Honesty - Dr. Anna Lembke
Anna Lembke, MD, is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Wh...
2025-10-1219 min
Bear Psychology PodcastDopamine Nation – Freeing Ourselves from Overconsumption / Instant GratificationIt seems clear to me, that if we are constantly striving to experience only pleasure we will certainly land in a hurting world of pain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (or chemical messenger, which the brain produces) that plays a big role in the experience of pleasure. Instant hits of pleasure can keep us hooked into a cycle of gratification that results in an escalating need for reward, but instead leads to anxiety and a thirst for satisfaction that is never fulfilled. Our brains produce chemical jolts that can be evoked by emoji text messages; Facebook "...
2025-09-221h 01
After SkoolHow to Find Balance in the Age of Indulgence - Dr. Anna Lembke | After SkoolHow to Find Balance in the Age of Indulgence - Dr. Anna Lembke
Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Go...
2025-09-2023 min
Unravel with Elaine Clark14- Dopamine Nation: Rethinking Addiction with Dr. Anna LembkeAddiction is often misunderstood as a symptom of trauma, a sign of moral failure, or a secondary issue that will resolve once underlying emotions are treated. But what if addiction is its own disease process, driven by powerful neurobiological loops?In this episode of Unravel, I’m joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, bestselling author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A renowned psychiatrist and researcher, Dr. Lembke brings decades of experience treating addiction to illuminate what’s truly happening in the brain and nerv...
2025-09-1638 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsAre You a Dopamine Addict? | Dr. Anna Lembke436. Are You a Dopamine Addict? | Dr. Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke, the Medical Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Program, join us to discuss why common fixes for feeling better are actually making us feel worse. Dr. Lembke explains the science behind the brain's pleasure and pain processing and the dopamine balance.
-The four C’s of dopamine addiction and whether you have one
-How to begin to detox from dopamine addiction
-The surprising reason you might want to spend an entire day looking forward to nothing
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2025-08-1253 min
Soulture#073 - Dr. Anna Lembke - Dopamine Is Hijacking Your Brain & Here’s How To ResetDr. Anna Lembke explains how dopamine—meant to help us survive—is actually now working against us. Hijacked by endless access to pleasure, our brains have become stuck in a cycle of craving and withdrawal. We get into how modern life is fueling addiction, why discomfort is essential for balance, and how honesty and pain can be powerful tools for healing. This is a deep dive into the true cost of overstimulation and what it really takes to reset. Timestamps:00:00 What Is Dopamine?03:39 How Dopamine Plays A Role In Addiction06:09 Technology Reshaping Dopamine & Addiction1...
2025-07-311h 04
SHE MDUnderstanding Dopamine Addiction and How to Manage it with Anna LembkeIn this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi welcome Dr. Anna Lembke, a renowned expert on addiction and professor at Stanford University. Dr. Lembke discusses the concept of "Dopamine Nation" and how our modern world's constant pursuit of pleasure affects our brain chemistry and overall well-being. She delves into the neuroscience of dopamine addiction, the impact of digital media on our dopamine levels, and discusses strategies for managing addictive behaviors. The conversation covers topics ranging from social media addiction to substance abuse, offering insights into how individuals can reset their reward pathways and...
2025-06-2442 min
The Alli Worthington ShowDopamine Detox: The Secret to Getting Your Focus Back with Dr. Anna LembkeToday, we're diving deep into a topic that shapes our daily lives: how we've become hooked—not just to our screens, habits, and even our thoughts. And who better to lead this conversation than the incredible Dr. Anna Lembke—a Stanford psychiatrist and the bestselling author of Dopamine Nation.
Dr. Lembke guides us on a journey to comprehend how dopamine, our brain's pleasure chemical, significantly influences our behaviors. This discussion is truly enlightening, from its role in fueling social media addiction to why we get trapped in unhealthy patterns. The real game-changer? Understanding dopamine empowers you t...
2025-04-1442 min
Invisible Machines podcast by UX MagazineRadically Honest AI with Dr. Anna LembkeAnna Lembke, MD, author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, joins Robb and Josh for a discussion about the perils and promise of AI. As a psychiatrist and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University, Dr. Lembke shares critical insights into the power and nature of behavioral addiction, and how technology and digital media are impacting the dopamine systems in our brains. Drawing from her experience with patients, she shares the concept of radical honesty—a cornerstone of addiction recovery. Together, they explore how radically ho...
2025-01-171h 00
The Embodiment Coaching PodcastKinky Dopamine Secrets: The Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Pleasure - with Dr Anna LembkeWhat do kink, dopamine and addiction reveal about the human experience? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford Psychiatry Professor and author of Dopamine Nation, unravels the secrets of addiction and the delicate balance between pleasure and pain. We explore topics such as the neuroscience of kink, the psychology of addictive personalities, and how contemporary issues have reshaped our culture. With thought-provoking insights, Dr. Lembke examines the hidden forces driving our behaviours - from the "drugification" of modern life to the surprising connections between shame, spirituality, and recovery. We delve into the psychology of craving, the...
2025-01-0755 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastBest of 2024: Anna Lembke | Breaking Free from Digital Addiction: Insights on DopamineJoin Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading expert in addiction medicine, as she delves into the challenges of digital addiction in our hyper-connected world. In this episode, Dr. Lembke explains the neuroscience behind why we get hooked on digital platforms and offers practical advice for managing our digital habits. Discover the concept of "dopamine detox" and how taking breaks from digital stimuli can reset our brain's reward system, leading to improved mental health and well-being.Join Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading expert in addiction medicine, as she delves into the challenges of digital addiction in our hyper-connected world. In this episode...
2024-12-201h 03
MOM2MOM with Maria SansoneWhen Dopamine is Too Much of a Good Thing with Dr. Anna LembkeDo you find yourself binge strolling Tik Tok or Instagram? Can’t stop eating those French fries when you’ve had your fill? Has shopping become a problem? Chances are you’re searching for that hit - a dopamine hit. Maria welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke MD, Professor & Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stamford University. She’s also the author of the bestseller “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." Dr. Lembke joins Maria to talk about:Dopamine -What is it?What happens to you on a cellular level when your habits become addictiveLearn the key signs that...
2024-10-1425 min
Genius NetworkDopamine Nation: Balancing Pleasure and Pain in the Modern World with Dr. Anna Lembke and Joe PolishIn this episode Joe Polish and Dr. Anna Lembke explore the neuroscience of addiction and the role of dopamine in shaping our behavior. They discuss how modern life affects our pleasure-pain balance and explore effective strategies like dopamine fasting for recovery. Gain unique insights from Dr. Lembke’s personal journey and its impact on her understanding of mental health. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Dr. Anna Lembke in this episode: Unlock Neuroscience Secrets: Delve into the neuroscience of addiction and discover how the brain's reward circuit and dopamine play pivotal roles in our...
2024-07-191h 15
MikkipediaAnna Lembke - Dopamine and addictionSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Anna Lembke about dopamine and addiction. We discuss what people get wrong about addiction, is it black and white (are all addictions bad), the potential for food to be addictive - and why this is a contentious issue. The potential for anything to be addictive. Who is most at risk of becoming addicted, the impact of the pandemic (both good and bad) and any...
2024-04-0253 min
What Makes Up Your MindOpioids And Addiction with Dr. Anna LembkeWhile still considered a public health crisis, there is a bit of hopeful news in the fight against the opioid epidemic. For the first time since the crisis hit in the 1990’s, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports overdose deaths dropped in 2018, down four percent from 2017. And yet, that lower number still accounts for more than sixty seven thousand Americans who lost their lives to overdoses, close to an annual record high.Dr. Anna Lembke knows we have a long way to go before declaring the opioid crisis in hand, or addiction in general, but ch...
2024-02-2735 min
Mentally FlexibleAnna Lembke, MD | Finding Balance in the Age of IndulgenceMy guest today is Anna Lembke, MD. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.Her new book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence was an...
2024-02-1149 min
Bramcast13: Dr. Anna Lembke, MDBramcast welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke, MD to the show for our first episode of the new semester!Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and is chief of the Stanford addiction medicine dual diagnosis clinic. In addition to her academic appointments, Dr. Lembke is also a practicing clinician and a New York Times bestselling author. In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors were duped, patients got hooked, and why its so hard to stop. More recently, she released Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence:
2024-02-1042 min
The Weekend UniversityUnlocking Dopamine to Break Addictions and Flourish in Life - Dr Anna LembkeDr Anna Lembke is a Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, a New York Times Bestselling Author, addiction expert, and clinician. There are few people on the planet who know more about dopamine and its role in addiction than Dr Lembke, so it was a real honour to get to sit down and have this conversation with her. I’m growing convinced that understanding how dopamine works in the brain and body is the key not only to breaking addictions, but also to long term flourishing in life, and in this interview, Anna clearly explains why.
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2023-11-2359 min
How Humans Work Podcast#34: Dr. Anna Lembke - On Stress and DopamineEpisode SummaryIn episode #34, the esteemed author of Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, returns to the show for a fascinating conversation about stress, dopamine, and how the two intersect. With an equal measure of kindness and expertise, Dr. Lembke walks us through the contours of both addiction and stress. Along the way she reinforces the challenges we face living in a time, what she calls the Plenty Paradox. Throughout this remarkable conversation, Anna gives compelling reasons to value hardship, stress, and truth-telling, for each of them has a convincing way of bringing balance back into...
2023-11-1459 min
Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalAddiction, Trauma, Porn, Dopamine Detox | Anna LembkeAnna Lembke discusses dopamine detox, addiction, and how narratives shape trauma recovery. She examines dopamine‑seeking behavior, the paradox of pain relief, and the role of abstinence, higher power, and storytelling in overcoming addiction.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:40 - Anna Lembke's experience with addiction- 00:10:46 - Dopamine-seeking behavior vs coping mechanism- 00:12:35 - The paradox of pain relief- 00:24:21 - The self-perpetuating cycle of addiction- 00:24:00 - Neuroadaptation- 00:29:23 - The power of abstinence- 00:34:04 - Life as an experiment- 00:37:15 - Dopamine reward and misconceptions of the "present moment"
2023-11-062h 29Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalAddiction, Trauma, Porn, Dopamine Detox | Anna LembkeAnna Lembke discusses dopamine detox, addiction, and how narratives shape trauma recovery. She examines dopamine‑seeking behavior, the paradox of pain relief, and the role of abstinence, higher power, and storytelling in overcoming addiction.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:40 - Anna Lembke's experience with addiction- 00:10:46 - Dopamine-seeking behavior vs coping mechanism- 00:12:35 - The paradox of pain relief- 00:24:21 - The self-perpetuating cycle of addiction- 00:24:00 - Neuroadaptation- 00:29:23 - The power of abstinence- 00:34:04 - Life as an experiment- 00:37:15 - Dopamine reward and misconceptions of the "present moment"
2023-11-062h 29
The Adversity Advantage with Doug BopstCANNABIS SERIES | Dr. Anna Lembke: Addiction, Dopamine, Anxiety & Is It A Gateway Drug?Dr. Anna Lembke is chief of the Stanford medicine, dual diagnosis clinic, and professor and medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford university's school of medicine. Dr. Lembke has testified before Congress and consulted with governors and senators from Kentucky to Missouri to Nevada. You may also recognize her from her appearance on the hit Netflix movie, “The Social Dilemma.” Aside from this. Anna has also written two books, “Drug Dealer MD,” and her latest book, the New York times bestseller “Dopamine Nation.”Today on the show we discuss: Whether or not Dr. Lembke believes cannabis is a gateway dru...
2023-10-1248 min
It Starts With AttractionExploring the Science of Dopamine and Addiction with Dr. Anna LembkeHave a question you want answered? Submit it here!Ever wondered about the science behind addiction and how our brains are wired to seek pleasure? We promise you're in for an enlightening journey as we navigate the complexities of dopamine and its role in addictive behaviors. Joining us is none other than Dr. Anna Lembke, a distinguished psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and author of the bestselling book 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.' Together with Dr. Lembke, we unravel the modern epidemic of excess dopamine-driven behaviors, scrutinizing everything from substance addictions to...
2023-09-1955 min
The Weekend UniversityReset Your Dopamine System - Dr Anna LembkeIn this thought-provoking talk, delve into the intricate interplay between our ancient pleasure-seeking instincts and the modern world's excesses. Dr. Anna Lembke, esteemed psychiatrist and Stanford professor, unveils the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction within our present context. Exploring how the very mechanisms that once safeguarded us now navigate us toward modern predicaments, she dissects the elements of access, quantity, potency, and novelty that amplify addictive behaviors. With insights into dopamine's role and the impact of engineered algorithms, she guides us toward strategies for reclaiming control amidst a world of abundance. Discover how a 30-day dopamine reset can recalibrate our relationship...
2023-08-2523 min
Hurt to HealingDr Anna Lembke on why digital media has made us all dopamine addictsOn today’s summer special, I am joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, a Professor of psychiatry at Stanford Univeristy and the best-selling author of Drugdealer, MD and most recently Dopamine Nation. In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Most importantly, she tells readers how to find the delicate balance between the two. Today we speak about how we’re living in a time with unprecedented access to high dopamine stimuli such as drugs, food, news and social media. Dr Anna Lembke explains that we’v...
2023-08-0840 minThe Weekend UniversityDopamine: The Hidden Driver of Mental Health - Dr Anna LembkeIn this enlightening talk, join Dr. Anna Lembke, a renowned psychiatrist and author, as she delves into the captivating insights from her book "Dopamine Nation." Discover how our ancient brain wiring propels us to seek pleasure and avoid pain, creating a delicate balance within us. Unravel the profound role of dopamine, the neurotransmitter behind pleasure, motivation, and reward, and how its imbalance can lead to addiction. Dr. Lembke offers a thought-provoking remedy for managing compulsive overconsumption—embrace radical honesty and willingly engage in transformative, albeit painful, activities. Prepare to gain invaluable knowledge about our brain's intriguing mechanisms and take charge of...
2023-08-0720 min
OYNB PodcastDopamine Fasting and Reclaiming Mental Health with Dr. Anna LembkeHave you ever wondered how our modern world's overwhelming stimuli impact our mental health and fuel compulsive behaviours? Join us as we sit down with renowned expert Dr. Anna Lembke to uncover the intricacies of compulsive behaviour and addiction. Dr. Lembke's work has profoundly affected our approach to managing substance use, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone seeking insight into this complex issue.During our discussion, we delve into the importance of understanding addiction's effects on mental health and explore the neuroscience of pleasure and pain. Dr. Lembke shares her eye-opening discoveries through her work with...
2023-06-261h 19
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampUnabridged Interview: Anna Lembke
Our culture is brimming with wealth, upward social mobility, and endless access to massive hits of dopamine-fueled pleasure. So why are we still so unhappy?
Access to pleasure is greater than ever in industrialized nations, and yet those same nations are seeing frightening rises in depression, anxiety, and “deaths of despair". In this episode, Anna Lembke, author of New York Times bestseller 'Dopamine Nation,' discusses why a life of endless, fast-paced pleasure seeking always comes at a cost, and what might be done in the midst of such an epidemic.
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2023-05-061h 00
Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz#31 Dr. Anna Lembke - High On Dopamine: What Is Behind Addiction, Pain, and Pleasure?Dr. Anna Lembke is an addiction specialist, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a renowned authority on the science of desire, pain, pleasure, and dopamine. She currently sits as the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published over a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations. She has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. In 2016, she published Drug D...
2023-05-0451 minJust Tap In with Emilio Ortiz#31 Dr. Anna Lembke - High On Dopamine: What Is Behind Addiction, Pain, and Pleasure?Dr. Anna Lembke is an addiction specialist, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a renowned authority on the science of desire, pain, pleasure, and dopamine. She currently sits as the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published over a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations. She has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. In 2016, she published Drug D...
2023-05-0451 min
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampThe Price of the Pursuit of Pleasure: Anna Lembke and John Mark Comer (Best of NSE)
Our culture is brimming with wealth, upward social mobility, and endless access to massive hits of dopamine-fueled pleasure. So why are we still so unhappy?
Access to pleasure is greater than ever in industrialized nations, and yet those same nations are seeing frightening rises in depression, anxiety, and “deaths of despair". In this episode, Anna Lembke, author of New York Times bestseller 'Dopamine Nation,' and John Mark Comer, author of New York Times bestseller 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry,' discuss why a life of endless, fast-paced pleasure seeking always comes at a cost, and what mi...
2023-05-0452 min
Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness337: [heal.] Dr. Anna Lembke on How Victim Narratives are Built, Why Empathy Has Been Taken Too Far, The Fear of Radical Honesty, and Why the Nuclear Family is Critical for Emotional Development This week, Dr. Anna Lembke, a respected psychiatrist from Stanford University is back. This week, she'll unpack how victim narratives are built and why empathy has been taken too far. She'll also teach us why many people are afraid of radical honesty, and why the nuclear family is absolutely critical for emotional development. Dr. Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of...
2023-04-0556 min
Smarter Not HarderDr. Anna Lembke: The Opioid Epidemic and How People Get Addicted to PainIn this episode of the Smarter Not Harder podcast, host Dr. Ted Achacoso is joined by Dr. Anna Lembke who educates us on the opioid epidemic and answered the question: how can a person get addicted to pain? Doctor Anna Lembke is a professor and the medical director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a New York Times Best Selling author. She received her undergraduate degree in humanities from Yale University and her medical degree from Stanford University. Dr. Lembke is a diplomat for both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Board...
2023-03-151h 03
Read & RepeatEP30 Dr. Anna Lembke of Dopamine NationIn my conversation with Dr. Anna Lembke, we discuss many of the core insights from her influential book Dopamine Nation, such as the pleasure-pain seesaw, the DOPAMINE framework, and how leaning into pain can lead to a restored pleasure balance. She shares numerous tools we can use in avoiding our compulsive urges, such as time restraints, exercise, cold immersion, and community. We also touch on technology & social media's role in our modern world, where notifications delivering digital dopamine keep us glued to our devices. I learned so much from Dr. Lembke and think you will too!
2023-03-1444 min
Wellness While WalkingHow to Press Reset When We're Addicted to Sugar, Caffeine, Social Media + More with Dr. Anna Lembke, MD + Author, Dopamine NationDopamine Nation author Dr. Anna Lembke joins us again, to help us level up our life satisfaction. We talk about walking, sugar addiction, and how to incorporate pain and discomfort to help us feel better. Like so many things, sometimes the best path isn't the direct one – Dr. Lembke gives us a roadmap to pursuing happiness through the back door! LET'S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website fo...
2023-02-0839 min
RECO12Dr Anna Lembke - The Role of Dopamine in Addiction - Meeting 149Dr. Anna Lembke's latest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age ofIndulgence was an instant New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller and has been translated into 25 languages. It combines the neuroscience of addiction with the wisdom of 12-Step recovery to explore the problem of compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world. To qualify to receive 1 of 6 free copies of Dopamine Nation, be one of the first 6 people to go to https://www.speakpipe.com/reco12shares and read the “ground rules” and then record a 2-5 minute recovery share. When completed, input your email...
2023-02-031h 01Wellness While WalkingWe're All Addicted: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence with Dr. Anna LembkeNews flash: we're pretty much all addicted to something, whether we realize it or not! Those little hits of dopamine we get – whether it's from a bite of chocolate, or seeing "likes" on our social media posts, or that nightly glass of wine – all add up to what feels like pleasure. What's really unclear to us is that we all then feel an equal or greater amount of pain or discomfort. And when we keep going back to the same things for those dopamine hits, we find they don't "work" as well. Dr. Anna Lembke, highly esteemed Stanford professor and...
2023-01-2531 min
The Weekend UniversityResetting Your Brain’s Dopamine Balance -Dr. Anna LembkeGet early access to our latest psychology lectures: http://bit.ly/new-talks5
All around us people are looking at their phones too much, eating too much, drinking too much. Our world is addicted to fleeting distracting pleasures that get us nowhere. This talk will aim to provide a clear way back to a balanced life. It’s about pleasure. It's also about pain. Most importantly, it's about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We're living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, ne...
2023-01-0556 min
Alcohol Minimalist: Change Your Drinking Habits!Dopamine Nation with Dr. Anna LembkeThis week on the podcast I have the honor of speaking to Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist, author, and professor. She is currently Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine. She is also Program Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" is the best-selling book that Dr. Lem...
2022-11-0943 minThe Benzo Free PodcastConversation with Stanford Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, MDDr. Anna Lembke is our guest today — and trust me — you don’t want to miss this one! We discuss benzodiazepine tapering, substitution, the dopamine cycle, flumazenil, anxiety, social media, finding a doctor and so much more.Anna Lembke, MD is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and an internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine, treatment, and education. A best-selling author, she has also testified before both the U.S. House and Senate and appeared in the Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma.”https://ww...
2022-11-061h 10
Read & RepeatEP1 Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna LembkeWe start off with Dopamine Nation, an excellent book by Dr. Anna Lembke on the struggles of addiction and how the neurotransmitter dopamine plays a role in our body. We'll discuss the fundamental pleasure-pain seesaw, which is an easy-to-grasp metaphor explaining how dopamine regulates our motivation and movement when pursuing rewards. We will also go through the DOPAMINE Framework tool that Dr. Lembke uses with her patients to quit their addictions.
We'll touch on multiple tools from habit building and cognitive science that help limit negative habits, such as time restraints, public commitments, environmental...
2022-10-3037 min
ADHD, Naturally: Smart Solutions for Holistic WomenEp 152 Dopamine Nation and Tiny Addictions with Dr Anna LembkeThis week on the podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Anna Lembke, the New York Times bestselling author of “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.” Dr. Lembke has also written about the opioid drug crisis in her book “Drug Dealer, MD,” and appeared as an expert in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. On this episode, Dr. Lembke and I discuss how our brains are wired for the pursuit of pleasure, how this wiring can get us hijacked in a modern era of abundance, and how everything from romance novels to heroine can be fodder for addi...
2022-10-2848 min
Spirituality & Mindfulness · The Creative Process: Spiritual Leaders, Mindfulness Experts, Great Thinkers, Authors, Elders, Artists Talk Faith & ReligionHighlights - Dr. Anna Lembke - Author of Dopamine Nation - Chief of Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic"I think just stay open and curious and don't shy away from doing things that are hard. And don't shy away from asking the hard questions. And I guess one of the things that I really do recommend to young people is to not necessarily be looking always over the fence you know, to try to find their passion or the thing that they were meant to do, but instead, you know, stop and remain still and look around at what is already in their lives that they could do to make a contribution.I think many...
2022-10-2610 min
Spirituality & Mindfulness · The Creative Process: Spiritual Leaders, Mindfulness Experts, Great Thinkers, Authors, Elders, Artists Talk Faith & ReligionDr. Anna Lembke - Author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of IndulgenceDr. Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. Dr. Lembke explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine overloaded world in her NYTimes bestselling book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in...
2022-10-2649 minTech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics InterviewsHighlights - Dr. Anna Lembke - Author of Dopamine Nation - Chief of Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic"There's a ton of work now looking at how we can re-engineer or patch the AI that's currently sort of driving these interfaces to make it easier for people to manage their consumption. But so far there's not a lot of evidence that it's working. So the time management things, unfortunately, people just tend to override those or not want to look at the amount of time that they're spending on their devices. So I'm not seeing a lot of encouraging stuff there. And basically what you have is you have a fundamental structural problem. These technologies are engineered...
2022-10-2610 minTech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics InterviewsDr. Anna Lembke - Author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of IndulgenceDr. Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. Dr. Lembke explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine overloaded world in her NYTimes bestselling book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in...
2022-10-2649 minThe Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Sustainability, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, TechnologyDr. Anna Lembke - Author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence"I'm an addiction psychiatrist. When I use the word addiction, I'm really talking about having crossed the line from basically healthy use with an occasional slip to somebody who's really caught in the vortex of compulsive overconsumption with consequences and typically needing help from others, whether or not they are professionals, but feeling like, Oh boy, this is unmanageable, as they say in Twelve Steps, "My life has become unmanageable." It's one of the main points of my book, Dopamine Nation that we are living in this addictogenic world where almost all human behaviors and substances have become drugified in on...
2022-10-2610 min
Staring at the World with BoDeans’ Kurt NeumannDrug Dealer & The Social Dilemma with Stanford’s, Dr Anna LembkeOn this episode, we are Staring at the World with Dr. Anna Lembke. Dr. Anna Lembke received her undergraduate degree in Humanities from Yale University and her medical degree from Stanford University. She is currently Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine. She is also Program Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Lembke was one of the first...
2022-09-2150 min
The Jesse Chappus ShowHow to Use Dopamine as a Superpower in the Age of Addiction | Dr. Anna LembkeWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/494drannalembke Dr. Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, which provides an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives. In her latest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, an instant New York Times bestseller, Anna explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world.
2022-09-131h 17
The Joel Evan Show157. Dopamine Detox: The Answer To Addiction - Dr. Anna LembkeToday, I am blessed to have Dr. Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist and author of The Dopamine Nation. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting....In her book, Dr. Lembke explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain…and what to do about it. In her book, she condenses complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors and illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patien...
2022-09-1343 min
The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast078: Dr. Anna Lembke, Bestselling Author, Psychiatrist & Stanford Professor: The Hidden Epidemic Of Benzodiazepines & How It’s Impacting Your SleepBenzodiazepines (often referred to as benzos) are often prescribed to treat anxiety, seizures, and sleep disorders. Some of the most common benzos include Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, and Valium. In this episode, the Author of “Dopamine Nation” & “Drug Dealer, MD,” Psychiatrist & Stanford professor Dr. Anna Lembke, joins us to discuss the sleep-related drug benzos and why it's called a "Hidden Epidemic." Dr. Lembke notes that between 1990 and 2012, the rate of benzo use increased, leading to widespread addiction and overdose rates.Dr. Lembke discusses her journey as a therapist specializing in addictions and explains the risks associated with long...
2022-08-2345 min
Unlock Your Potential with Jeff LernerDOPAMINE DETOX: Take Back Control Of Your Life | DR. ANNA LEMBKE | Unlock Your Potential #213Meet Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and author of Drug Dealer M.D. and Dopamine Nation.
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Lembke about giving your brain a dopamine detox to take back control of your life.
In recent years, we've become so accustomed to dopamine that we heavily rely on it to make us feel normal.
Between phones, TV, computers, and online shopping, we experience so much pleasure that we can barely handle it when p...
2022-08-1054 min
The Doctor's ArtPain, Pleasure, and Finding the Balance | Anna Lembke, MDOur modern world grants us unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli—not just drugs, but also food, news, shopping, sex, gaming, social media, gambling, and more. But psychiatrist Anna Lembke, MD argues that this society-wide overindulgence in pleasure threatens to lead us to deeper pain. Dr. Lembke is the director of the Addiction Medicine Service at Stanford Medicine and is the author of two bestselling books, Dopamine Nation and Drug Dealer, MD. As one of the first doctors to sound the alarm on the opioid epidemic in...
2022-07-2650 minWin Today: Your Roadmap to WholenessSUMMER BREAK 2022: Why the Relentless Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain, Narcissism, and Dopamine Addiction (feat. Dr. Anna Lembke)This week, we're revisiting a riveting conversation I had with Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. We're living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, and social media. Dr. Lembke says that "the increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we've all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption." So today, Dr. Lembke is going to explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain…and what to do...
2022-07-131h 05
Bear Psychology PodcastDopamine Nation – Freeing ourselves from overconsumption and instant gratificationIt seems clear to me, that if we are constantly striving to experience only pleasure we will certainly land in a hurting world of pain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (or chemical messenger, which the brain produces) that plays a big role in the experience of pleasure. Instant hits of pleasure can keep us hooked into a cycle of gratification that results in an escalating need for reward, but instead leads to anxiety and a thirst for satisfaction that is never fulfilled. Our brains produce chemical jolts that can be evoked by emoji text messages; Facebook "...
2022-07-061h 01
Love Sober PodcastLove Sober Podcast - Dr. Anna Lembke - Dopamine NationIn the episode I have the honour of speaking with Dr. Anna Lembke about why addiction is everyone's business and dive into the neuroscience of why this is the case and how we can tackle the dopamine response we all have give ourselves the best chance of avoiding and escaping addictive behaviours., be it alcohol, shopping, smartphone.
Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she is the author of more than a hundred peer-reviewed publications, has testified before t...
2022-07-0145 min
The B.rad PodcastDr. Anna Lembke: Dopamine Nation - Finding Balance In The Age Of Indulgence (And The Secret To Life In One Quote)“The body is a powerful instrument, and we often forget about it.” Listeners get ready for a powerful, impactful, thought-provoking show with Dr. Anna Lambke, the author of the sensational best-selling book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. I love how this conversation flowed so easily and comfortably through a variety of topics, especially starting out by talking about athletes and how the nature of addiction can permeate even what seems to be the healthy, fit part of the population, and especially how we’re all now vulnerable to all manner of dopamine seeking/dopami...
2022-05-241h 04
THT is DONE. SUBSCRIBE TO "HEALTH POWER" w/Lisa Davis, MPHDopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence with Anna LembkeLisa is joined by Anna Lembke, to talk about her book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.Dr. Anna Lembke received her undergraduate degree in Humanities from Yale University and her medical degree from Stanford University. She is currently Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine. She is also Program Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
2022-04-1812 min
The Hard Way With Joe De SenaShould You Do Hard Things? Anna Lembke MD and Joe De SenaWhat does the science say? Anna Lembke MD, Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University and author of "Dopamine Nation," says yes! She explains, in terms we can all understand, why this is the case. How does your reward system work? How have human interactions been "druggified"? If Buddha said take the middle path, why is it that today we need to take the hard path? Anna Lembke, MD's book Dopamine Nation https://amzn.to/3ua8Lgn More about Anna Lembke, MD https://www.annalembke.com/ Joe...
2022-04-0534 min
Life's Essential IngredientsSeason 2 Episode #21 DOPAMINE NATION with Dr. Anna Lembke!Send us a textSeason 2 Episode # 21 Dr. Anna Lembke coming from Palo Alto, CaliforniaYou can find Dr. Lembke via her website annalembke.comDr. Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps...
2022-04-0551 min
The Anthony Sarandrea ShowEP 21: Dr. Anna Lembke — The Doctor Behind Netflix's The Social DilemmaProfessor of psychiatry at Stanford University and New York Times bestseller Dr. Anna Lembke joins me to discuss how people get addicted to different behaviors, the dangers of social media addiction, and how we can beat our addictions. Dr. Anna Lembke has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works, and as the professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, she knows a thing or two. A clinician scholar, Dr. Lembke has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries where she dives i...
2022-04-0133 min
The Super Human LifeDopamine & The Porn Addicted Brain w/ Dr. Anna Lembke - Ep 119Grab a copy of Dr. Lembke's NY Times Best Selling Book, Dopamine Nation - https://amzn.to/37G14FH Dr. Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.
2022-03-2157 min
Keep TalkingEpisode 35: Anna Lembke - Modern AddictionsAnna Lembke is a psychiatrist, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and the author of "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." During our conversation, Anna talks about her journey to studying addiction, the downsides to dopamine surplus, modern addictions to devices and social media, what we can learn from drug addicts, the role of struggle in a healthy life, and how individuals might live wisely in our modern technological world.I think Anna is one of the most important figures in our society. Among other things, she provides us with what...
2022-02-141h 27
unSILOed with Greg LaBlancThe Price We Pay For Pleasure feat. Anna LembkeAnna Lembke says we are becoming a nation of addicts. She makes that pretty clear in her books with titles like Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In The Age Of Indulgence and Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, And Why It's So Hard To Stop.Her argument is in a world where we’re constantly chasing pleasure, it's not just that we're using up our dopamine and then we go back to baseline. It's that there's a price to pay for every pleasure. Anna Lembke is a Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford Uni...
2022-01-2459 minWin Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness277: Why the Relentless Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain, Narcissism, and Dopamine Addiction (feat. Dr. Anna Lembke)According to our guest today, the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. And this isn't hyperbole, it's science. This week, we're joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. We're living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, and social media. Dr. Lembke says that "the increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we've all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption." So today, Dr. Lembke is going...
2022-01-191h 04
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 172: The Link Between Indulgence, Addiction, and DepressionDr Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation, shares insight into the pain-pleasure circuitry in the brain and how it affects our ability to become addicted to painful things and numb to pleasurable ones—and how we can do a ‘reset’ to get back a sensitivity for both.Full show notesWhat do you do when your teen suddenly seems to be in a rut? It might be that they barely eat, lock themselves in their room, or stop talking to their friends…whatever it is, they won’t clue you in to what’s wrong. The truth is...
2022-01-0929 min
Sober CuriousEverything is Drugified with Anna Lembke, M.D.My guest today is psychiatrist Anna Lembke MD, a specialist in Addiction Medicine at Stanford University. I invited Anna on to talk about her latest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence – in which she posits that practically anything can become addictive in what she describes as the “dopamine saturated ecosystem” of our world today.Her book is a deep dive into the dopamine function of the brain, and she spells out exactly what is happening biologically whenever we reach for a drink, a pill, a smoke, a tweet, another person or whatever it is for us...
2021-12-301h 03
In The Rising Podcast- A Health and Wellness PodcastEpisode 123! Dr. Anna Lembke on Dopamine and Our BehaviorSend me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode.DOPAMINE NATION is a book about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most importantly, it’s about the relationship between the two and how understanding that relationship is essential for a life well-lived. Why?Because the world has transformed from a place of scarcity to a place of overwhelming abundance: drugs, food, news, shopping, gambling, social media, and the list goes on and on. Today, we’re all vulnerable to the problem of addiction. In Dopamine N...
2021-12-2818 min
In ContextEpisode 19 - Dopamine, Addiction & Consumption with Dr Anna LembkeFor this episode, I spoke with Dr. Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist, author and specialist in the treatment of addiction about her new book Dopamine Nation, the role dopamine plays in our lives and society, how addictions manifest, how to treat and prevent them and much more.I own the rights to this content and for anyone to redistribute or use any part of the content, permission is required. This is the work of Gregor Thomson, all content spoken about belong to their respective owners. Any use of this content for commercial purposes must be approved by the...
2021-12-1557 min
Dr. Trish Leigh PodcastEpisode #28: Masturbation Machine, Porn in Your Pocket, Euphoric Recall and Cravings - Dr. Trish Leigh w/ Anna LembkeAnna Lembke, the author of Dopamine Nation, joins Dr. Trish Leigh to discuss intriguing topics like masturbation, porn consumption, the neuroscience of addiction, cravings, euphoric recall, and much more.Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps...
2021-12-0254 min
TreatableLiving In A Dopamine Nation with Anna LembkeIn this podcast we talk with Anna Lembke, MD about her new book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of IndulgenceWe cover topics like:What can everyday people learn from recovering addicts in a dopamine-saturated world?How do you stay balanced in a world of consumption and excess?What role does pain play in keeping the body balanced?Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a...
2021-11-3042 min
Link In Bio by Seemless SocialUnderstanding & Treating Addiction: Dr. Anna Lembke (Dopamine 101)Understanding & treating addiction with Dr. Anna Lembke. I tried to make this interview my version of "Dopamine 101" to better understand & treat addiction. Dr. Anna Lembke is the author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.
Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, is the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist expert in treating addictions of all kinds: drugs, alcohol, food, sex, video games, gambling, food, medication, etc. Dr. Lembke is also an expert in the opioid crisis, and the author of Dopamine Nation: Fi...
2021-11-2928 min
Brave New World -- hosted by Vasant DharAnna Lembke on Beating DopamineAre you addicted? You may be a slave to dopamine without realising it, whether in the substances you put into your body or the behaviors you adopt. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation, joins Vasant Dhar in episode 26 of Brave New World to discuss how we can beat this. Useful resources: 1. Anna Lembke's website. 2. Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence -- Anna Lembke. 3. Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop -- Anna Lembke. 4. Digital Addictions Are Drowning Us in Dopamine -- Anna Lembke. 5. Is Social Media...
2021-11-2556 min
The Rational Reminder PodcastDr. Anna Lembke: Dopamine & Decision-MakingThe contemporary world is saturated with ways in which we can experience rewards that were historically much more difficult to access. Although this idea of a world filled with dopamine fixes is not new, it can be continually surprising just how extreme this reality has become. Here on the show today to talk about this issue and her most recent book, Dopamine Nation, is Dr. Anna Lembke, and we have a fascinating and important conversation in which she unpacks the human body and mind in relation to the world around us at present. One of the main points from th...
2021-11-251h 01
The Superhumanize PodcastDr. Anna Lembke On Dopamine Dependency, The Problem With Avoiding Negative Emotions, The Interconnection Between Pleasure And Pain, And Why We Get AddictedMany of us tend to think of an addict as someone who compulsively abuses things like alcohol, drugs or sex. But today most of us have an imbalanced attachment to something or the other and are caught up in an endless pursuit of pleasure and dopamine hits. It could be social media, or Netflix, food, or shopping. Or maybe it is validation from others or we are hooked to the sensationalist news cycle. And when we are honest to ourselves, we often don't feel good at all and feel trapped in compulsive overconsumption.My guest today is D...
2021-11-1755 min
AT Banter PodcastAT Banter Podcast Episode 262 - Dr. Anna LembkeWe are back after a break of a couple weeks (blame Rob) and Ryan, Steve, and Rob welcome back guest co-host Lis Malone for a very special episode of the show. This week the gang talks to Dr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of the book “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence” about addiction, how many seemingly innocuous things are being “drug-ified”, and why it’s important to find a balance in our everyday lives.
Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/at-banter-podcast-episode-262-dr.-anna-lembke.pdf
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Pulling The Thread with Elise LoehnenNavigating an Addictive Culture (Anna Lembke, M.D.)“We are living in a world that primes us all for the problem of addiction. So even though some people come into this world more vulnerable than others, simply being alive in the world today has made us all vulnerable to the problem of addiction,” so says our guest today, Dr. Anna Lembke. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. An expert in all things addiction, Dr. Lembke has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries; she sits on the...
2021-11-1142 min
How Humans Work Podcast#19: Anna Lembke - Dopamine and the Web of PleasureDr. Anna Lembke, MD is a psychiatrist, professor, researcher and the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine. Dr. Lembke is also the author of Dopamine Nation, a salient book that explores the neuroscience of addiction and the lessons we can learn from those who’ve been caught in its powerful spell. In episode #19 of the How Humans Work Podcast, Anna and show host Jef Szi have a deep and broad ranging conversation from the basics of addiction and how dopamine works in the brain to the greater implications our ancient pleasure and pain circuits have for us in...
2021-11-0755 min
Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #spaitgirl podcastDopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence with Dr Anna Lembke, MD, Psychiatrist, New York Times Bestselling AuthorWelcome to the #SPAITGIRL Talk Show with Yvette Le Blowitz EP.150 - Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence w/Dr Anna Lembke, MD, Psychiatrist, New York Times Bestselling Author Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States...
2021-11-0640 min
DIG LIFE DEEP!DR. ANNA LEMBKE looks at ancient wisdom & new scientific research for treatment of addictions in a digital, self-indulgent world drowning our brains in dopamineDr. Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist and the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University and a much sought-after expert in the field of addiction. In her new book, DOPAMINE NATION (out now), Dr. Lembke explores exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain, while also offering practical solutions for how to manage compulsive overconsumption, providing a clear way back to a balanced life.
Dr. Lembke offers practical solutions for how to manage overconsumption, including dopamine fasting and radical honesty – and the lasting advantage to making them a regular pr...
2021-11-0639 min
Leigh Martinuzzi | Personal Development and Freedom Fulfilment Coach1007 Anna Lembke – Dopamine NationDopamine Nation Leigh Martinuzzi · 1007 Anna Lembke – Dopamine Nation In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, … Continue reading 1007 Anna Lembke – Dopamine Nation
2021-10-3100 min
The Not Old - Better Show#579 Anna Lembke MD - Dopamine NationAnna Lembke MD - Dopamine Nation The Not Old Better Show Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang and today's show is brought to you by Raycon Everyday Ear Buds Our smartphones are turning us into dopamine addicts, addiction expert Professor Anna Lembke says. As chief of Stanford University's dual diagnosis addiction clinic, Dr. Anna Lembke has treated patients addicted to everything from heroin to water (yes, you read right), and she refers to the smartphone as the "modern-day hypodermic needle".
2021-10-1434 min
Leigh Martinuzzi1007 Anna Lembke - Dopamine NationDopamine Nation In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. We're living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting… The increased numbers, variety, and potency are staggering. we've all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption. Anna helps explain how Dopamine works and the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Most important, Anna helps us understand how we can find the delicate balance between th...
2021-10-0443 min
Sobertown PodcastEP 116: Dopamine Nation - Author Dr Anna LembkeKing13 Interviews Dr Anna Lembke and her book "Dopamine Nation"
Anna Lembke is an American psychiatrist who is Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University. She is a specialist in the opioid epidemic in the United States, and the author of Drug Dealer, MD, How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop. Her new book, a New York Times bestseller, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, was released in August 2021.
Lembke appeared in the 2020 Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma.
This...
2021-10-0245 min
Tell Me Something True with Laura McKowenDr. Anna Lembke on Our Dopamine NationHave you ever said, “I’d love to stop scrolling/ drinking/ shopping/ gambling, but…?”
That’s the power of dopamine.
Dr. Anna Lembke is one of our most brilliant science communicators. She’s the New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine Nation, the program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medical Dual Diagnosis Clinic.
Simply, if there is ONE VOICE you should listen to on why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain, it’s Anna Lembke. In this episode she helps us understand massive topics like self-binding and see that escaping the v...
2021-09-161h 03