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Jan 2025
34m 48s

The Dopamine Dilemma

Mike Millner
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In this episode, Mike breaks down the impact that dopamine has on our behaviors and actions. Most notably, the self sabotaging patterns that may emerge as a result of chasing dopamine without effort. Understanding how we're wired and how our current environment impacts our motivation and drive is critical in making better decisions. Cured Nutrition is offer ... Show More
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