Episode 247: How To Hack Your Habits, Rewire Your Brain & Leverage Dopamine, with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
Yesterday
Everyone Wants A Village, But Nobody Wants To Be A Villager...
A friend said something to me a few months ago (while I was complaining) that stopped me in my tracks: “Everyone wants a village — but nobody wants to be a villager.”And once I heard it, I couldn’t un-know it. So many of us (AKA, me!) say we want deeper friendships, stronger comm ... Show More
26m 1s
Jan 26
ICYMI: What Actually Helps With Bloating, And Myth-Busting Diet Culture, with Abbey Sharp
Welcome to this week’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. To navigate the onslaught of January "dieting" goals and diet industry campaigns, we're throwing it back to this necessary advice from expert ... Show More
6m 15s
Jan 21
35 Life Lessons I’ve Learned At 35 (Wisdom On Life, Love, Career & Self-Growth That I Wish I Knew Earlier)
I just celebrated my 35th birthday, and this year, instead of fearing aging or buying into the narrative that getting older is something to dread, I decided to approach this milestone with gratitude, reflection, and intention.Aging is a privilege denied to many, and at 35, I can ... Show More
38m 16s
Sep 2024
Modern Life Numbs You. Here's The Neuroscience Of Waking Up | Tali Sharot
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>It's so easy, especially these days, to numb out. To get bored. To move through life on autopilot. There is even a scienti ... Show More
49m 35s
Jan 2025
Brain Expert: 6 Habits to Boost Focus & Concentration By 48 Percent (Hack Your Dopamine!) with TJ Power
How long can you stay focused on one task? What distracts you the most when you’re trying to focus? Today, Jay chats with neuroscientist and author TJ Power to uncover the science behind our brain’s chemistry and how it shapes our emotions, habits, and overall well-being. TJ, kno ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2024
Why You Need a Dopamine Detox: The Science Based Way to Master Self Control & Break Addiction Patterns with Dr. Alok Kanojia
This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Lifeforce, and One Skin. In today’s world, addiction takes many forms—whether it’s alcohol, drugs, social media, or snacking on ultra-processed foods. Certain key factors drive these behaviors and make breaking the cycle of addiction c ... Show More
1h 25m
Aug 2025
How to Build Willpower (and Change Your Brain)
Do you struggle to stay disciplined and follow through when life gets hard? In this episode, I reveal the neuroscience behind building willpower, how to train your brain to overcome resistance, and the daily habits that rewire your mind for lasting discipline.
Are you ready to s ... Show More
20m 8s
Apr 2025
How To Break Unconscious Patterns, The Power of Meditation, The Truth About Dopamine & Creating Lasting Change with Dr Joe Dispenza #549
Almost everyone today is addicted to something. From phones and social media to alcohol and drugs, our modern life has created an unprecedented epidemic of dependency. But what is actually driving this addiction and how can we actually break free? This week’s returning guest is D ... Show More
1h 31m
<p><strong>What if you could rewrite the code of your personality—on command?</strong> Not just <em>cope</em> with anxiety, overthinking, or social exhaustion… but <em>delete</em> the traits holding you back and install better ones? </p><p>This episo ... Show More