Yesterday
The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD
The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, PhD, of Harvard University, discusses why it’s so hard to predict who will act on suicidal thoughts -- and when; how new tools, fro ... Show More
38m 55s
Sep 9
Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD
Why does music give many of us goosebumps, bring back vivid memories and make us want to dance -- but leaves some people cold? Robert Zatorre, author of “From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It,” discusses how music engages the brain’s reward sys ... Show More
49m 56s
Sep 2
How teaching and learning will change in the age of AI, with C. Edward Watson, PhD, and Beth Schwartz, PhD
Over the past several years, generative AI has moved into classrooms at lightning speed. C. Edward Watson, PhD, author of “Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning,” and Beth Schwartz, PhD, senior director of teaching and learning at APA, discuss how stu ... Show More
48m 22s
Feb 2021
Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman - The One Molecule That Could Jeopardize The Human Race
The One Molecule That Could Jeopardize The Human Race!!!!
Have you wondered why people become addicted to drugs, sex, success, porn, and social media? It all boils down to one molecule: Dopamine or as my guest, today calls it “the molecule of more.” Dopamine is a double-edged ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2023
028: How To Master Dopamine And Find Happiness, Motivation, and Discipline - Dr. Daniel Lieberman
<p>Today, we have Dr. Dan Lieberman on the podcast. Dan is the coauthor of the international bestseller <em>The Molecule of More, </em>senior vice president for mental health at Hims & Hers Health, and clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washing ... Show More
53m 32s
May 2025
The Molecule of More: How Dopamine Fuels Addiction and Disconnection, w/ Mike Long
<p>In this episode of the Unhooked podcast, I dive deep into the science of dopamine and addiction with special guest Mike Long, co-author of 'The Molecule of More.' Mike explains how dopamine drives addictive behaviors such as porn addiction and serial dating, and stre ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2024
[Rebroadcast] Is Dopamine Worth the Hype?
<p>#208: There is increasing interest in dopamine, a molecule that is closely related to our experience of pleasure, reward, expectation, and motivation. It’s involved in negative processes, like overindulgence and addiction, but it can also be harnessed to set virtuous cycles in ... Show More
23m 6s
Apr 2023
138. Is Dopamine Worth the Hype?
<p>#138: There is increasing interest in dopamine, a molecule that is closely related to our experience of pleasure, reward, expectation, and motivation. It’s involved in negative processes, like overindulgence and addiction, but it can also be harnessed to set virtuous cycles in ... Show More
23m 6s
Dopamine is known as the chemical of love, creativity and addiction. It pushes us to achieve greatness, but it can also lead to our downfall. To help us understand this tricky molecule, the guests for this episode are Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washingt ... Show More
<p>Michael Long is a bestselling author and speechwriter who co-wrote <a href="http://TamingTheMolecule.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Taming the Molecule of More</em></a>, the follow-up to the hit book <em>The Molecule of More</em>. In this conversa ... Show More
