The Longevity Formula

Why Dopamine is Making You Unhappy (Part 2)


Listen Later

Send us a text

In the second part of ”'Why Dopamine is Making You Unhappy,” Dr. Brandon Crawford and Dr. Jerry Levine discuss the controversial topic of dopamine detox. They explore the societal impacts, especially from social media, which is designed to create addiction and trigger dopamine responses. The conversation emphasizes the importance of moderation and provides practical strategies for disconnecting from digital screens and social media to maintain balanced dopamine levels.

They highlight grounding exercises, physical movement, gratitude practices, and engaging in joyful activities as ways to balance dopamine levels. The conversation includes advice on setting beneficial time limits on screen use, understanding one's processing style, and finding hobbies that bring joy. The complex relationship between substances like alcohol and dopamine is also discussed, with an emphasis on the importance of balance and moderation. The episode concludes with insights into enhancing presence and developing positive neuroplasticity.

What You’ll Learn

  • The concept of a dopamine detox, its societal implications, and the controversy surrounding it.
  • The impact of social media on dopamine levels and practical strategies to regulate screen time and social media use.
  • Actionable steps for incorporating physical movement, grounding exercises, and gratitude practices to combat dopamine addiction.
  • The role of joyful activities and hobbies in maintaining balanced dopamine levels.
  • The relationship between substances like alcohol and dopamine, and the importance of moderation to achieve overall well-being.

Products

  • 528 Innovations Lasers
  • NeuroSolution Full Spectrum CBD
  • NeuroSolution Broad Spectrum CBD
  • NeuroSolution StimPod


Learn More
For more information, resources, and podcast episodes, visit https://tinyurl.com/3ppwdfpm

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Longevity FormulaBy Dr. Brandon Crawford

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

40 ratings


More shows like The Longevity Formula

View all
Boundless Life by Ben Greenfield

Boundless Life

5,021 Listeners

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey by Dave Asprey

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

7,189 Listeners

Wise Traditions by Weston A. Price Foundation w/ Hilda Labrada Gore

Wise Traditions

2,294 Listeners

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast by Dr. Eric Berg

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

1,674 Listeners

The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

The Dr. Hyman Show

9,353 Listeners

Paul Saladino MD podcast by Paul Saladino, MD

Paul Saladino MD podcast

2,606 Listeners

Ancient Health Podcast by Ancient Health Podcast

Ancient Health Podcast

1,761 Listeners

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition by Dr. Jockers

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

746 Listeners

The Hunter Williams Podcast by Hunter Williams

The Hunter Williams Podcast

61 Listeners

The Thyroid Fixer by Dr. Amie Hornaman

The Thyroid Fixer

514 Listeners

LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam by Nathalie Niddam

LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

279 Listeners

The Peptide Podcast by The Peptide Queen

The Peptide Podcast

72 Listeners

The Primal Podcast by Rina Ahluwalia

The Primal Podcast

188 Listeners

The Dr. Josh Axe Show by Dr. Josh Axe

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

679 Listeners

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka by Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

2,994 Listeners