reward system
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hubermanlabJan 26, 2026Neuroplasticity, Learning, Memory, and Cognitive Optimization with Dr. David Eagleman
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityMemory formationTime perceptionCultural polarization
DrTraceyMarksDec 24, 2025Rewiring Your Brain's 'Yes' Default: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries
PsychologyPeople-pleasing (learned brain pattern)Dopamine bandwidthDecision-making capacityEmotional regulation- DrTraceyMarksOct 1, 2025
Digital Brain Fog: How Constant Technology Use Rewires Your Focus and Mood and Strategies to Reclaim Clarity
PsychologyDigital brain fogNeuroplasticityAttention residueDopamine dysregulation - hubermanlabAug 11, 2025
How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster: The Science of Neuroplasticity and Neuromodulators with Dr. Michael Kilgard
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityDevelopmental PlasticityAdult PlasticityNeuromodulators - hubermanlabJul 17, 2025
Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and the Neurobiology of Hunger & Satiety
HealthIntermittent FastingCircadian CycleElectrolytesInsulin Sensitivity - DrTraceyMarksApr 16, 2025
Why Bad Habits Stick: Understanding Brain Wiring and Science-Backed Strategies for Lasting Change
PsychologyWillpowerPrefrontal cortexBasal gangliaAutomatic system - DrTraceyMarksNov 27, 2024
The Brain's Intricate Role in Sleepless Nights and How to Reclaim Rest
PsychologySleep driveWake driveAdenosineOrexin 
DocSnipesFeb 15, 2024Understanding Addiction: Prevalence, Brain Changes, Diagnostic Criteria, and Recovery Challenges
PsychologyAddiction (as a primary, chronic disease)Substance Use Disorder (SUD)IntoxicationWithdrawal
HealthyGamerGGNov 21, 2023Deconstructing Virginity: Eastern Wisdom, Western Obsession, and the Neuroscience of Non-Lustfulness
PsychologyBrahmacharyaBrahmanCelibacyNon-lustfulness- DocSnipesOct 23, 2023
Self-Care vs. Pleasurable Procrastination: Differentiating Intent and Impact
Self-DevelopmentSelf-carePleasurable procrastinationTime limitsMotivation - DrTraceyMarksJun 21, 2023
The Dopamine Detox: Reality, Science, and Practical Unplugging for Mental Well-being
PsychologyDopamine detoxNeurotransmitterReward systemMotivation 
psychacksJan 11, 2023The Cats and Cheese Framework: Understanding Human Motivation Through Approach and Avoidance
PsychologyHuman motivationApproach behaviorsAvoidance behaviorsReward systems- DocSnipesSep 2, 2022
7 Practical Strategies to Boost Motivation Using CBT and Self-Help Principles
Self-DevelopmentMotivationDopamineBehavior ModificationCognitive Desire - DocSnipesAug 12, 2022
Understanding Pornography Addiction: Definition, Differentiation, and Self-Assessment
PsychologyPornography addictionRecreational useWithdrawal symptomsDopamine flood - HealthyGamerGGNov 22, 2021
The Parent's Dilemma: Navigating Teenage Screen Time, Communication, and Understanding in the Digital Age
PsychologyScreen time addictionParental controlCommunication breakdownIntrinsic motivation - DocSnipesOct 3, 2020
The Profound Impact of Substance Exposure on Brain Development: From Fetal Life to Adulthood
HealthCritical periods of brain developmentNeurogenesisSynaptogenesisNeuronal migration - DrTraceyMarksAug 19, 2020
Streamlining Organization for ADHD: The Place, Retrieve, Return Method
PsychologyADHD skillsExecutive functionsOrganization (skill)Time management - DrTraceyMarksJul 29, 2020
How To Power Through ADHD: Proven Strategies to Crush Tough Tasks and Overcome Procrastination
PsychologyADHD procrastinationAversive tasksTask decompositionReward system - HealthyGamerGGApr 1, 2019
Distinguishing Video Game Engagement from Biological Addiction
PsychologyVideo game addictionBiological addictionBehavioral addictionDesign for addictiveness - DocSnipesSep 29, 2017
Understanding and Managing Low Energy and Agitation: Causes, Functions, and Interventions
PsychologyLack of energy (fatigue)AgitationInsufficient sleepExcessive sleep - DocSnipesJul 7, 2017
Understanding Depressive Symptoms: Addressing Apathy and Lack of Motivation Through Neurochemical and Lifestyle Interventions
Psychologyapathylack of motivationpleasurereward system - DocSnipesDec 4, 2016
The Psychology of Emotional Eating: Understanding Triggers, Rewards, and Pathways to Peace with Food
PsychologyEmotional eatingMindfulness in eatingSelf-soothingReward system (serotonin, dopamine, endorphins) - DocSnipesSep 22, 2016
Unstoppable Motivation: Discovering the Multi-Dimensional Approach to Behavior Change
PsychologyMotivationBehavior ChangeMulti-dimensional MotivationDynamic Motivation - DocSnipesAug 24, 2016
Understanding and Managing Triggers and Cravings in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
PsychologyTriggerCravingStimulus GeneralizationReward System - DocSnipesMay 19, 2016
CBT Tools for Recovery: Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction
PsychologySex addictionPornography addictionDopamine surgeCravings - DocSnipesMay 28, 2014
Understanding Sex Addiction: Brain Chemistry, Triggers, and Pathways to Recovery
PsychologySex addictionDopamine surgeCravingsTriggers
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