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Self-Binding Strategies for Addiction Recovery — Space, Time, and Meaning in Dopamine Nation How can we build real barriers between ourselves and our addictive triggers? In Chapter 5 of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke, MD, we examine the science and practicality of self-binding—intentional strategies to manage overconsumption and addictive behavior. This chapter highlights how creating distance in space, time, and meaning can offer powerful support for those seeking freedom from compulsion, with clinical insights and relatable stories. 🎥 Watch the full podcast-style summary below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more expert breakdowns of the best books in psychology and neuroscience: Understanding Self-Binding: Three Core Approaches Self-binding refers to the practice of creating intentional barriers to make impulsive or addictive behaviors more difficult. Lembke breaks this concept into three key types: Physical Sel...

The Science of Compulsive Overconsumption and Addiction — Dopamine Nation Chapter 1 Summary How does modern society’s abundance of pleasure drive addiction and compulsive behaviors? In this chapter-by-chapter summary of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke, MD, we break down the core themes and insights of Chapter 1, “Our Masturbation Machines.” This summary is designed for students, lifelong learners, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the neuroscience behind addiction, self-control, and the dark side of modern indulgence. 🎥 Watch the full podcast summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more insightful breakdowns: Jacob’s Story: The Human Face of Compulsive Behavior Chapter 1 opens with the story of Jacob, a middle-aged man whose secret battle with compulsive sexual behavior highlights the broader struggles of addiction in today’s world. Starting with childhood habits and escalating to building his own “mastu...