#140 - Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding Addictions, Dopamine & Motivation, The Path To Recovery, Pain & Pleasure Balance, Socially Acceptable Addictions, Radical Honesty, Opioids, CBD & THC, And More!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: melanieavalon.com/dopamine 2:10 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook Group For A Weekly Episode GIVEAWAY, And To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome! 2:25 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalon 10:35 - Dr. Anna's Credentials 11:35 - Dr. Anna's Beginning 14:40 - What Is Addiction? 16:10 - The 4 Cs 17:20 - Withdrawal 17:50 - The Difference Between Enjoyment And Addiction 19:35 - Workaholism 22:20 - Does The Feeling Of Fulfillment Matter? 24:45 - Dopamine And Motivation 25:50 - Pain And Pleasure Balance 31:10 - Dopamine And Hunger 32:30 - Addiction Ritual 36:00 - When Did Addiction Start? 37:10 - Modern Addiction 38:10 - Orgasm 39:50 - Who Is More Likely To Become Addicted? 41:50 - What Role Does Repetitive Exposure Play? 46:00 - Could We Evolve To No Longer Be Addicted? 49:00 - Can Everyone Recover From Addiction? 51:50 - CBD And Cannabis 52:50 - Can Anything Become Addictive? 55:10 - Finding A Solution 58:20 - Self Binding 1:01:10 - Shame And Guilt In Recovery 1:03:20 - Radical Honesty, And Our Addiction To Lying