The Straight Dopamine

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of dopamine and its impact on ambition, spirituality, and the effects of modern technology.

Dopamine isn't exactly the "pleasure chemical" it's described as in pop culture. But, it is responsible for ambition, drive, hunger for new experiences. So, is that a problem in an age of mobile phones and social media? Does it affect our spirituality? How can we control our dopamine hits, and does it make sense to just be bored sometimes? Pastors Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart join therapist Dave Verhaagen to explore the topic. - - - Do you have a comment or question about mental health and spiritual issues? Join the discussion: Text us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email Journey's care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com.

People in this episode

Guests: Kevin Dixon, Sam Barnhart, Dave Verhaagen

Topics covered

• dopamine
• spirituality
• mental health
• social media
• boredom
• ambition

Keywords

• dopamine
• spirituality
• mental health
• social media
• boredom
• ambition
• drive
• experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Journey's care pastor

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