Episode · Huberman Lab · 2021-09-27

Books mentioned on Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction

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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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  1. 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)

    Anna Lembke · at 56:40

    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
  2. Dopamine Nation

    Anna Lembke, MD · at 56:58

    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
  3. The Molecule of More

    Daniel Z. Lieberman, Michael E. Long · at 57:11 · mentioned 2 times

    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.”
    Where to get it