Why you’re addicted to social media (and how to stop)

Best-selling author and researcher David Gillespie, who's new book is called Brain Reset, discusses how our modern society is wreaking havoc with our dopamine levels, which is fuelling epidemic-levels of mental health issues. He discusses dopamine and the role it plays in our mental health, and how to finally pull the plug on everyday addictions like social media, porn, online shopping etc.   WANT MORE FROM DAVID? To hear today's full interview, where David goes deeper into why our environment is creating addictions in every one of us, signs we should look for and how to quit...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. His book, Brain Reset (Macmillan, $34,99) is available here. For more info on David, try here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.