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The Path to Enough

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

December 15, 2025

Show Notes

This week, we bring you the second part of our 2023conversation on the perils of too much pleasure. Psychiatrist Anna Lembke explains the neuroscience behind compulsive consumption. She also shares techniques she’s learned from her patients to overcome the lure of addictive substances and behaviors. Then, Anna responds to your questions and comments on everything from dopamine fasts to kids' use of cell phones in our segment "Your Questions Answered."
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