<p>Are you addicted to your phone? In this solo episode of The Big Lad Podcast, we explore Digital Dopamine — how modern technology rewires your brain, drains your motivation, and steals your ability to focus.We live in a world built to distract us. Every swipe, like, and notification triggers a dopamine hit that keeps us hooked — and slowly erodes our capacity for deep work, patience, and meaning.Drawing on insights from neuroscience, philosophy, and Stoicism, this episode dives deep into:👉 The science of dopamine and why it’s not about pleasure, but anticipation👉 How social media and smartphones hijack your brain’s reward system👉 The hidden cost of constant stimulation and information overload👉 Practical tools to rebuild focus and reclaim your attention👉 Stoic principles for digital discipline and peace of mindFeaturing ideas inspired by Chris Williamson, Andrew Huberman, Anna Lembke, and Cal Newport, this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening inside your mind — and how to take back control.🎧 Listen if you’ve ever felt:👉 Scattered, anxious, or unmotivated after hours of scrolling👉 Distracted even when you’re not on your phone👉 Like your attention span has been shrinking year after year💡 In this episode, you’ll learn how to:✅ Reset your dopamine system for clarity and focus✅ Create habits that serve long-term purpose over short-term pleasure✅ Reconnect with stillness, silence, and depth✅ Build “dopamine discipline” and master your attention📚 Mentioned Thinkers & Sources:➡️ Dr. Anna Lembke — Dopamine Nation➡️ Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Huberman Lab Podcast➡️ Cal Newport — Deep Work➡️ Marcus Aurelius & Seneca — Stoic Philosophy➡️ Viktor Frankl — Man’s Search for Meaning🧠 “In a world designed to steal your focus, presence is rebellion.”If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Subscribe for more deep dives into mindset, motivation, and modern meaning.📲 Join the Big Lad Mailing List for exclusive content & early access: https://mailchi.mp/799f9d66ee7f/the-big-lad-podcastMy Instagram - https://instagram.com/gw_fitThe Big Lad Podcast - https://instagram.com/thebigladpodcastSubstack - https://substack.com/@thebigladpodcast</p>


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