Listen "Mini: When Pleasure Becomes Addictive"
Episode Synopsis
Things start becoming addictive when we start chasing the want and not the like.
Yes, you want something... but are you enjoying it for the sake of enjoyment... or are you numbing something you don't want to feel instead?
Following our full episode, the Neuroscience of Pleasure, this mini episode shines a giant light on our nervous system and its key role in managing pleasure and avoiding addiction.
For more ways to get involved with the Brain Blown Community, head to www.patreon.com/brainblownpodcast to learn about our offers!
If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at [email protected].
We'd love to hear from you.
REFERENCES
The Neuroscience of Happiness and Pleasure by Morten L Kringelbach and Kent C. Berridge
Neuroscience of Affect: Brain mechanisms of pleasure and displeasure -- Kent C. Berridge and Morten L. Kringelbach
The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Happiness By Luciano Marinelli
A neuroscience perspective on pleasure and pain -- Dan-Mikael Ellingsen, Morten Kringlebach, and Siri Leknes
Yes, you want something... but are you enjoying it for the sake of enjoyment... or are you numbing something you don't want to feel instead?
Following our full episode, the Neuroscience of Pleasure, this mini episode shines a giant light on our nervous system and its key role in managing pleasure and avoiding addiction.
For more ways to get involved with the Brain Blown Community, head to www.patreon.com/brainblownpodcast to learn about our offers!
If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at [email protected].
We'd love to hear from you.
REFERENCES
The Neuroscience of Happiness and Pleasure by Morten L Kringelbach and Kent C. Berridge
Neuroscience of Affect: Brain mechanisms of pleasure and displeasure -- Kent C. Berridge and Morten L. Kringelbach
The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Happiness By Luciano Marinelli
A neuroscience perspective on pleasure and pain -- Dan-Mikael Ellingsen, Morten Kringlebach, and Siri Leknes
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