Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Dr. Anna Lembke suggests it’s not trauma, loneliness, or poverty causing our collective discontent — but overabundance.
From constant dopamine hits to addictive behaviours, she argues that our modern lifestyle is overwhelming the brain’s reward system — leading to a kind of self-inflicted depression.
Her solution? A radical rethink of how we live — one that embraces discomfort as a path to true balance.
Do you think we’re addicted to pleasure in today’s world?
Watch the full episode by searching: The Weekend University Dr Anna Lembke or you can also click the link in the comments section.
#dopamine #mentalhealth #addiction #overstimulation #balance
#theweekenduniversity
Credits: Dr Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke suggests it’s not trauma, loneliness, or poverty causing our collective discontent — but overabundance.
From constant dopamine hits to addictive behaviours, she argues that our modern lifestyle is overwhelming the brain’s reward system — leading to a kind of self-inflicted depression.
Her solution? A radical rethink of how we live — one that embraces discomfort as a path to true balance.
Do you think we’re addicted to pleasure in today’s world?
Watch the full episode by searching: The Weekend University Dr Anna Lembke or you can also click the link in the comments section.
#dopamine #mentalhealth #addiction #overstimulation #balance
#theweekenduniversity
Credits: Dr Anna Lembke
