#66 - "Dopamine Nation" Pleasure, Pain, and the Neuroscience of Addiction with Anna Lembke, MD

We welcome the wonderful Anna Lembke, MD to discuss her book Dopamine Nation, Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence! Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. Learn more about Anna - https://www.annalembke.com In this episode, we discuss, 00:00 - Intro, Anna's Work and what led her to psychiatry and addiction 04:54 - Psychiatry, Addiction, and the Human Experience 09:09 - Understanding Addiction and Different Perspectives 18:06 - The Purpose of Pleasure and Pain 23:54 - The Struggle of Overcoming Addiction 29:25 - Addiction and Medication Treatment in Psychiatry 33:56 - Integrated Treatment for Addiction and Mental Health 39:28 - Choosing Between Moderation and Abstinence 43:02 - The Value of Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy 50:21 - The Power of Acknowledging Shame 54:40 - 12 Step Models, Resentment & Personal Responsibility in Recovery and Well-Being 🔗FOLLOW ▶Web - https://startswithme.ca ▶YouTube - https://goo.gl/P4L9hH 🎧 PODCAST ▶ Apple - https://goo.gl/tkZKgh ▶ Spotify - https://goo.gl/iabccZ ▶ Amazon - https://amzn.to/3uHiFFG ▶ Web - https://startswithme.ca/mentalhealthpodcast/ OUR PLAYLISTS © Am I addicted to Weed? https://goo.gl/fpzfqY Mental Health in Schools https://goo.gl/WpJWQK Workplace Mental Health https://bit.ly/3ExQJZc Questions - [email protected] 🔐RESOURCES Starts With Me Mental Health Resources - https://startswithme.ca/mental-health-resources/ Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this podcast. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.