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The Science of Craving & the Chemistry of Coping

In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood chemicals in the brain: dopamine.
We explore what dopamine actually does, why we chase it, and how it becomes tangled with stress responses, impulse control, and addiction cycles.

We break down:
• What dopamine is (and what it is NOT)
• The link between stress, survival mode, and dopamine-seeking
• How substance use hijacks reward pathways
• Everyday habits that overstimulate dopamine
• The difference between dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin
• What healthy regulation actually looks like

Whether you’re curious about neuroscience, navigating addiction recovery, or just trying to understand your brain better, this episode gives you a grounded, therapeutic, and real-world look at why we chase the highs - emotionally, chemically, and relationally.

🎙️ Hosted by Pony Boy & Megan - The Edge of Okay Podcast

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