Episode 95: Dr. Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and commentaries, along with the bestselling books, Dopamine Nation and Drug Dealer, MD.
In this conversation, Dr. Lembke discusses the complexities of dopamine, the brain's reward system, and how modern society's relationship with technology and pleasure has led to widespread addiction. She emphasizes that everyone is vulnerable to addiction, shares insights from her clinical practice, and highlights the importance of community and support in recovery. Dr. Lembke also delves into the science of pornography, the pleasure-pain balance, and practical strategies for overcoming addiction, ultimately offering hope and encouragement for those on the path to recovery.