S2 E7: "Cheap" Dopamine, Living Distracted, and Re-wiring Your Brain's Reward System
Podcast:Jesus and Your Mental Health Published On: Mon Nov 17 2025 Description: On today's episode, discover the ways that dopamine, social media, and phone notifications give us quick, intermittent reward hits that often fragment our attention and lead to anxiety and addictive habits. Find ways to take practical steps to set boundaries, and discover the benefits of nature, slower pleasures, and intentional practices to reset the brain. Links: Dopamine article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/ Huberman Lab episode on caffeine: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/using-caffeine-to-optimize-mental-and-physical-performance For more information on Rebecca Maxwell and her practice, visit Jesusandyourmentalhealth.com Order your copy of Rebecca's latest book here. Watch us on Youtube here.