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Feb 2024
29m 8s

The Secret Behind Resisting Dopamine

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In today's digital age, it can be all too easy to become distracted and unmotivated after binging out on dopamine and dopaminergic activities. In today's episode, we look at why it's a good idea to regulate our dopamine usage and how to regulate it in order to make our lives more prosperous in the future.

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