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Dopamine, Distraction, and the Quiet Voice of God

Is your phone running your day... or is dopamine?

This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on the chemical that's silently driving your screen habits and showing you how to take back control. Dopamine isn’t just the “feel-good” chemical, it’s the reason you can’t stop checking your phone, chasing likes, or refreshing your inbox when you’re supposed to be focusing or praying.

But this isn't just about science it’s about your soul.

We’ll walk through how our brains were wired for survival but are now stuck in “dopamine abundance,” how that messes with your ability to feel joy in everyday moments, and most importantly, how this impacts your relationship with God.

We talk about the spiritual cost of distraction and how to reclaim your attention as an act of worship.

If your brain feels foggy, your spirit feels noisy, and your screen time feels out of control, you’re not alone and there is a simple, practical next step you can take today.

🎧 In this episode, we’ll explore:

  • What dopamine actually is and how it fuels your screen habits
  • The seesaw or teeter-totter effect: why you crash after every scroll
  • How big dopamine spikes make real life feel boring
  • Why distraction isn’t just a productivity issue, it’s a spiritual one
  • The Bible story that changed how I think about silence
  • Simple ways to start a dopamine fast to reset your brain and renew your attention
  • You’re living in a world that’s built to hijack your brain. But you can take it back, one small step at a time.

    Resources & Next Steps:

    Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz

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    📲 Grab Your Free Wallpapers

    Get your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper

    Let’s Connect!

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