In this episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy, we dive into the neuroscience of dopamine and how influencer culture rewires our brains for constant desire. From endless scrolling to impulse shopping, we explore the slot machine psychology behind why we crave novelty, how social proof keeps us stuck in the loop, and what it really takes to break free.

You’ll learn:

👉🏻 What dopamine actually is and how it shapes desire

👉🏻 Why social media makes us buy things we don’t need

👉🏻 How to rewire your brain for focus and contentment

👉🏻 Simple tools to build awareness, set spending boundaries, and reclaim your attention

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 — Intro + housekeeping

3:45 — The dopamine loop and why we’re addicted to our phones

7:30 — The slot machine effect of social media

10:00 — How influencer culture fuels desire

13:00 — Rewiring your brain: awareness & boredom

15:00 — Social proof bias and why we copy influencers

18:30 — The illusion of belonging online

21:30 — The rise of in-app shopping and impulsive buying

26:00 — Comparison, identity, and the cost of “keeping up”

28:30 — How to break the dopamine loop and spend mindfully

35:00 — Final tips for rewiring habits and reducing consumption

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