When Dopamine is Too Much of a Good Thing with Dr. Anna Lembke

Do 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 you may be a dopamine junkieHow technology is conditioning addictive brainsWhy more than ever are people struggling with regulating DopamineThe warning signs your compulsive behaviors are effecting your kidsHow to help your kids with their technology consumption Follow along with Dr. Anna Lembke online: https://www.annalembke.com/ _______ Follow along with Maria on social:  @mariasansone _______ Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Learn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.