E94 - One Choice at a Time: Escaping the Cycle of Quick Hits and Empty Wins

Hey, it's Dave Jackson, and in this episode, I'm diving deep into something that's affecting all of us—how our brains are wired for quick gratification, and how that plays out in everything from social media scrolling to food, gambling, and more.

I start things off by talking about the science behind our brains—the dopamine “wanting chemical” that's responsible for why we keep endlessly scrolling on apps like Facebook or TikTok, and why we binge on things that give us instant gratification. I share my own struggles with Facebook shorts and set limits on myself to avoid th...