Episode #241
Dopamine, Algorithms & Why You Can’t Put Your Phone Down | Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast with Declan Leigh (Ep. 241)
Why do you keep reaching for your phone when you know you could be doing better things? Constant scrolling may be training your brain to prefer fast dopamine and instant stimulation over real-life rewards. Recognize yourself in this conversation? You don’t have to figure out these patterns on your own. Book a consultation with Dr. Trish Leigh to better understand what may be affecting your focus, motivation, and relationship with digital stimulation, and explore the right next steps for your brain: https://drtrishleigh.krtra.com/t/HToEFRas7Ga4?tracking_id1=buzzsprout&tracking_id2=100426_Podcast_DeclanLeigh&cpc=0.00 In this episode of The Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Trish Dr. Trish Leigh joins her son, Declan Leigh, to explore why your screen can become more compelling than real life. Declan shares his experience stepping away from scrolling and building a healthier relationship with technology. Together, they unpack dopamine, FOMO, supernormal stimuli, and algorithm amplification and how they keep your attention locked onto digital content. Dr. Trish Leigh also explains strained brain and drained brain, two patterns she sees through qEEG brain mapping. High-dopamine stimulation can leave you cycling between wired and tired, then unfocused, unmotivated, and drained. Dopamine, Algorithms & Why You Can’t Put Your Phone Down | Declan Leigh In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✓ Why does your brain keep reaching for your phone? ✓ How do dopamine and FOMO keep you scrolling? ✓ How does your algorithm learn what captures your attention? ✓ What are supernormal stimuli? ✓ What are strained brain and drained brain patterns? ✓ How can you redirect your attention toward real life? Chapters: 00:00 Why Can’t I Stop Checking My Phone? 01:43 Is Your Phone Addicting Your Brain to Dopamine? 02:29 Why Is It So Hard to Stop Scrolling? 07:45 How Social Media Algorithms Keep You Addicted 10:51 Why Does Scrolling Feel Better Than Real Life? 14:55 What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Your Brain? 17:54 How to Rewire Your Brain From Phone Addiction 23:38 How to Break the Phone Dopamine Addiction #Dopamine #ScreenAddiction #StopScrolling #Neuroplasticity #DrTrishLeigh © Dr. Trish Leigh Send us Fan Mail Support the show Hi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use. My podcasts are designed to help you learn that: Porn Damages Your Brain, Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and Porn Destroys Your Relationships. Subscribe to this channel for tips to: ✅Quit Porn for Good ✅Heal Your Brain from Porn ✅Get Motivated in Your Life ✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health ✅Heal Erectile Dysfunction If you need more help, I can work directly with you. Check out the programs below. https://drtrishleigh.com/ Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below: https://pornbrainprevention.org/ Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh #quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
