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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Neuroscience of Motivation (and Why It Fails)

from It's a Teen's World · host Charlotte Merlyn

Why does it feel impossible to stop scrolling and to start studying? In this episode, I’m diving into the neuroscience behind motivation, and why it can feel so hard to get things done sometimes. We’ll talk about dopamine, the internal conflict between systems in the brain, and why waiting to “feel motivated” usually doesn’t work. Tune in to hear more!Follow me on instagram @itsateensworldpodcast 🧡

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