Are you addicted… or just constantly distracted?In Episode 58 of The Struggle, we dive deep into the world of addiction, compulsive behaviour, and the modern epidemic of distraction. Whether you’re battling a harmful habit or simply find yourself endlessly scrolling, this episode will help you understand the hidden drivers behind your behaviour—and offer practical, compassionate tools to reconnect with yourself.Drawing on insights from Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Anna Lembke, Joe Hudson, and Ryan Soave, this episode explores: • The spectrum of addiction and the myth that “addiction” only applies to hard substances • How dopamine and the brain’s pleasure/pain balance fuels compulsive behaviour • The Dopamine Audit: A practical framework for identifying unhealthy rewards • How to explore the emotional roots of your habits using introspective tools • Practices like the Emotional Weather Report and Building Space to break the cycle • Why connection, not willpower, is the real path to healingThis is not about shame or self-punishment—it’s about understanding, compassion, and growth.Referenced Experts & ResourcesDr. Anna Lembke • In Context – Episode 19: Dopamine, Addiction & Consumption with Gregor ThomsonWatch on YouTube • Huberman Lab Podcast – Understanding and Treating Addiction with Dr. Anna LembkeWatch on YouTube • Anna Lembke WebsiteDr. Gabor Maté • The Rich Roll Podcast – Dr. Gabor Maté On How Trauma Fuels DiseaseWatch on YouTube • Gabor Maté YouTube ChannelJoe Hudson • Modern Wisdom Podcast – Episodes 695 & 845 with Joe Hudson (Emotional Mastery & Self-Awareness)Watch How To Master Your Emotions on YouTubeWatch How To Win The War In Your Head on YouTube • Joe Hudson YouTube Channel (Art of Accomplishment)Ryan Soave • Huberman Lab Podcast – Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral AddictionsWatch on YouTube • Ryan Soave WebsiteBonus Resource • The “How We Feel” App – A free tool to help identify, understand, and track emotions:https://howwefeel.org/Subscribe for weekly episodes on overcoming resistance, breaking free from restriction, and growing through struggle.📰 SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.com📺 Watch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsD📱 Get In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@gregor.s.thomson?_t=8ioMNLUnA25&_r=1Email - [email protected]🎵 MusicConal Mooney - https://www.instagram.com/conalmooneyaudio?igsh=dGxqdThlNnNoNzh6References & Further ResourcesBooks & Authors • Lembke, A. (2021). Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Dutton. • Maté, G. (2008). In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction. Vintage Canada. • Burkeman, O. (2021). Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.Scientific Concepts Referenced • Dopamine & the pleasure-pain balance (Lembke, 2021) • The role of trauma in addiction (Maté, 2008) • The concept of “digital drugs” and compulsive consumption (Lembke; Huberman Lab) • Emotional repression and self-disconnection (Joe Hudson, Modern Wisdom) • Somatic processing and trauma (Ryan Soave, Huberman Lab)AI & Writing Support • Content structure, references, and phrasing guidance in this episode were supported by ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI.

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