Addiction
Discover key takeaways from 12 podcast episodes about this topic.
WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE (1998) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Larenz Tate | Halle Berry
This reaction dissects the 1998 biopic 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love,' examining its dramatic liberties, the tragic life of Frankie Lymon, and the complex, often unreliable, narratives of his three wives vying for his estate.
Former Fanduel CEO Admits Ads Are A LIE
An author reveals how the online sports gambling industry, including former FanDuel executives, admits to untruthful advertising, exploits 'whales' for massive profits, and uses complex bets like parlays to ensure customer losses, all while media outlets remain silent due to advertising revenue.
How I Survived America's Prison | Former Gang Leader
A former gang leader recounts his harrowing journey through California's most brutal prisons, his struggle for rehabilitation, and his eventual pivot to a career in finance and a mission to share his story.
The Science of Self Control: Find Motivation, Increase Your Focus, and Hack Dopamine
Stanford's Dr. Anna Lembke reveals how modern life's constant 'dopamine hits' hijack our brains, leading to a pleasure-pain imbalance that kills motivation and joy, and outlines a practical 'dopamine detox' to reclaim self-control.
Female Mastermind Seduces Officer, Survives Prison, & Rebuilds Her Empire
From a chaotic Brooklyn upbringing and a life of crime that led to a 15-year prison sentence, Angel Nicolasi transformed her anger into advocacy, now building an empire to help formerly incarcerated women rebuild their lives.
Your Brain on Revenge with Oprah and James Kimmel, Jr.
Revenge, often mistaken for justice, is revealed as a brain disease and deadly addiction, with profound implications for personal healing and preventing violence.
Suspected Serial Killer Hunted Women in the Northwest: DA
Families of vulnerable women found murdered in the Portland area launched their own investigation, uncovering connections that aided law enforcement in identifying suspected serial killer Jesse Lee Calhoun.
VERNON MAXWELL - MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 361
NBA legend Vernon Maxwell offers an unfiltered look into his career, from battling cocaine addiction and facing Michael Jordan to the political realities of the league and the evolving landscape of player development.
How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys
Dr. Keith Humphreys, a leading expert from Stanford, unpacks the science of addiction, revealing how genetics, industry marketing, and brain plasticity drive compulsive behaviors, and outlines effective strategies for prevention and recovery.
I've Never Seen Anything Like This | Financial Audit
A 23-year-old earning $2,800 monthly reveals he spent $26,000 on Pokémon cards in a single month, accumulating over $56,000 in debt while living rent-free with his sister.
Dopamine Expert: How TikTok Is Physically Rewiring Your Brain (Permanent Damage?)
Dr. Anna Lembke, a Stanford addiction expert, explains how modern abundance and frictionless digital rewards are hijacking our dopamine systems, leading to widespread addiction and anhedonia, and offers strategies for reclaiming control.
Don’t Be Fooled, This Isn’t Normal. It’s the Beginning of a New Crisis | Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks explains how the attention economy and excessive online engagement are rewiring our brains, leading to a decline in happiness and meaning, and offers practical strategies to reclaim a fulfilling life by prioritizing 'old ways' of living.
