Episode · Huberman Lab · 2021-09-27
Books mentioned on Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
This episode serves as a sort of “Dopamine Masterclass”. I discuss the immensely powerful chemical that we all make in our brain and body: dopamine.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Best-Selling Series by Dr. Anna Lembke. Dopamine Nation Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (hardcover) & the Official Dopamine Nation Workbook. a Practical Guide to Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (paperback)
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr.
Recommended“Has this amazing book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. If you haven't read the book, I highly encourage you to check it out. It's fantastic.”
Where to get it
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Dopamine Nation
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, MD is a popular science book exploring how modern abundance and instant gratification impact human dopamine pathways, addiction, and mental health.
Recommended“Has this amazing book, "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence".”
Where to get it
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The Molecule of More
The Molecule of More by Daniel Z.
Discussed“The other terrific book about dopamine is the "Molecule of More", which is a similar in some regard, but isn't so much about addiction, it's more about other types of behaviors.”
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