Modern Psychedelics

114 | Am I Addicted to Cannabis? Why I’m Doing a Dopamine Detox to Reset My Brain

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In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of a Dopamine Detox, inspired by the book Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anne Lemke. I share what dopamine is, how overstimulation throws off our brain’s balance of pain and pleasure, and why I’m personally committing to stepping back from cannabis and shopping for the month of January. This episode isn’t just personal—it’s a call to reflect on your own habits, regain control, and start 2025 with clarity, intention, and purpose. Plus, I invite you to join the Dopamine Detox Challenge I’m hosting in January!


Topics Covered:

    • What dopamine is and how overstimulation disrupts the pain-pleasure balance
    • Why I’m doing a dopamine detox and stepping back from cannabis and shopping
    • The benefits of a dopamine detox
    • Proven strategies for success: self-binding, doing hard things, and embracing discomfort
    • Why January is the perfect time to reset and start the year with intention.
    • Details about the Dopamine Detox Challenge I’m hosting this January
    • An exciting update: The Modern Psychedelics Podcast now has a subscriber option on Spotify for ad-free episodes, early access, and bonus content.


      • Show Links:

        • Join the Dopamine Detox Challenge this January (enrolment closed)
        • Become a podcast paid subscriber on Spotify
        • Follow Modern Psychedelics on YouTube
        • Vancouver Vlog
        • Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anne Lembke [book]



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