Episode #192: The Dopamine Illusion — Why Pleasure Isn’t the Same as Joy

The Dopamine Illusion — Why Pleasure Isn’t the Same as Joy Your brain isn’t broken—it’s been tricked into chasing quick dopamine spikes and calling them happiness. That’s the illusion. Every swipe, scroll, and surge of stimulation rewires your reward circuits, dulling the calm rhythm of your mind—the peak alpha state where real joy and creativity live. But here’s the hope: your brain is neuroplastic. It can change, grow, and heal when given the right input. Through stillness, intention, and t...