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Ever feel “lazy” for hitting snooze, skipping the gym, or doom-scrolling instead of starting that one task? You’re not lazy — you’re being rewarded for relief. In this episode, Zoë & Donaé unpack how dopamine teaches your brain that avoiding discomfort = safety, and how to flip that wiring so effort, consistency, and showing up become the thing your brain craves.

We break down the 3-step Dopamine Discipline system:
1.Detox your dopamine (lower the noise, reset sensitivity)
2.Reward effort, not just outcomes (make the process feel good)
3.Keep rewards variable (use surprise bonuses to keep anticipation high)

You’ll leave with simple, science-backed tactics you can apply to journaling, training, work, study — anything that needs consistent effort.

⏰ Timeline:

00:00 Intro – What if quitting feels rewarding?
01:20 Why relief feels good but stops progress
03:00 Dopamine 101 – wanting vs liking
05:10 The willpower myth (why effort feels painful)
07:25 The slot machine metaphor – getting paid to retreat
09:40 Evolution of your reward system
11:15 How modern life hijacks dopamine (scrolling, food, notifications)
12:40 Step 1 – Detox your dopamine (lower the noise)
14:20 Daily detox habits – delay phone, replace not restrict
16:10 Step 2 – Reward effort, not results
18:00 Shrink the habit until success is inevitable
19:45 How to make effort feel rewarding
21:20 Step 3 – Keep rewards unpredictable
23:10 Random bonuses & tracking progress visually
25:00 Troubleshooting: when stress kills motivation
26:40 Plan your non-negotiables at night
28:10 Restart small after setbacks (ditch all-or-nothing)
29:35 Real-world example – journaling your rewired brain
31:20 Consistency isn’t talent – it’s training
33:10 Your challenge: one tiny action today
34:00 Outro – Subscribe | Comment | Share your tiny win 💪

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