What happens when overstimulation quietly rewires our brains and families? In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts sits down with returning guest Karen Brooks, MSW — speaker, mentor, and mental health advocate — to unpack the truth behind dopamine “addiction.” With her trademark clarity and compassion, Karen breaks down what’s really happening in our brains, why technology is such a powerful trigger, and how to build rhythms that bring balance back.

If you’ve ever wondered why you or your kids can’t put down the phone, why anxiety seems to spike out of nowhere, or how to create healthier emotional patterns in a world that never slows down, this conversation is for you.

Tune in to hear:

• Why you can’t actually be “addicted” to dopamine (and what you’re really hooked on instead)
• The subtle signs of tech-driven overstimulation in teens and adults
• How doomscrolling rewires brains and sabotages emotional regulation
• Practical ways to disrupt unhealthy dopamine cycles and restore contentment
• Why naming your behaviors is the simplest (and most powerful) tool for change

This episode is a grounded guide to navigating tech, stress, and family life with wisdom — without shame or quick fixes.

Connect with Karen and Guided Growth Teen Coaching: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-brooks-guidedgrowth/

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