March 10, 2025

242. The Dopamine Trap: Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling (And How to Break Free)

50 minutes

Can’t stop scrolling? You’re not alone—your phone is designed to keep you hooked. In this episode, Jess & Melissa break down the science behind phone addiction, how Big Tech is hijacking your brain, and why endless screen time is making you more stressed, anxious, and distracted. Plus, they share simple, science-backed strategies to break the scrolling cycle, reclaim your focus, and finally feel in control of your phone—not the other way around.⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 0:00 The Struggle with Phone Addiction⁣ ⁣ 4:09 Understanding the Science of Dopamine⁣ ⁣ 6:57 The Slot Machine Effect of Social Media⁣ ⁣ 9:44 The Infinite Scroll Trap⁣ ⁣ 12:47 The Stress Connection⁣ ⁣ 15:53 The Cycle of Stress and Phone Use⁣ ⁣ 18:58 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health⁣ ⁣ 21:52 The Statistics of Phone Usage⁣ ⁣ 24:43 The Focus Dilemma⁣ ⁣ 26:35 Understanding Phone Addiction⁣ ⁣ 32:33 Creating Phone-Free Zones⁣ ⁣ 40:00 Making Your Phone Less Addictive⁣ ⁣ 44:34 Setting Boundaries and Time Limits⁣ ⁣ 49:47 Intentional Phone Use Strategies⁣ ⁣ ⁣

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