Screen Addiction with Dr. Anna Lembke

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t resist “just one more”—one more scroll, one more drink, one more chapter—this episode is for you. 🎧

Dr. Vickie sits down with Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford psychiatrist and author of Dopamine Nation, to break down how our brain’s dopamine system fuels both pleasure and pain. Dr. Lembke explains the “see-saw” of homeostasis, why modern addictions like screens and social media are so powerful, and most importantly—where hope and recovery can be found.

👉 What you’ll learn:

• The science of dopamine and how it drives cravings

• Why screens and social media are designed to be addictive

• How repeated exposure changes the brain

• Why abstinence (even short-term) can reset your brain’s balance

• How lifestyle medicine can protect you from modern “digital drugs”

This is neuroscience made practical—and a must-listen if you’re curious about cravings, addiction, or how to reclaim balance in your life.

📖 Dr. Lembke’s book Dopamine Nation ✨ Subscribe for weekly evidence-based lifestyle medicine insights with Dr. Vickie.