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EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 40 MIN

Dr. Anna Lembke, The #1 Dopamine Expert on How to Break Free from Addiction & Burnout

from The Charlene Gisele Show · host Charlène Gisèle

📌 Take the Burnout Quiz: https://c7b9bc05k59.typeform.com/to/sIiXEs8aIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author of Dopamine Nation, to unpack the invisible grip dopamine has on our everyday lives. We explore why pleasure and pain are two sides of the same coin, how even “normal” habits like work, social media, or Netflix can spiral into addiction, and what it truly takes to reset your brain’s reward system.🌿 Whether you’re battling burnout, struggling with compulsive behaviors, or curious about the science behind why you can’t put your phone down, this episode offers deep insights and actionable strategies.✨ In this episode, we cover:✔ Why dopamine drives both pleasure and pain — and how it tips into addiction✔ How to know if your habits are recreational or addictive✔ The science of dopamine fasting (and why it’s so hard but so worth it)✔ How work can become a “drug” — and how to protect your mental health✔ What Dr. Anna and I have personally done to reset our own dopamine balances🎓 Ready to recover from burnout and reclaim your energy?👉 Join my signature course, The Burnout Prevention Blueprint – a proven system to stay successful without sacrificing your health.Resources: Get Anna’s books here: https://www.annalembke.com/📲 Connect with Me:🌍 Website: charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: @charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: Charlène Gisèle

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