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  • Published: 3 September 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761346392
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 6 hr 53 min
  • Narrator: Anastasia Hronis
  • RRP: $36.99

The Dopamine Brain

Your Science-Backed Guide to Balancing Pleasure and Purpose




Clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness Dr Anastasia Hronis lifts the lid on dopamine to help us live by intention, not impulse.

Have you ever felt like you're lacking control over certain habits?

Are you curious about the neuroscience behind addictive behaviours?

What if you could understand how the brain works, and use that knowledge to regain control over your habits and lead a more fulfilling life?

Sex, shopping, eating, social media, drugs and gambling are just some of the things that can trigger a release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the brain’s reward system. The overindulgence of certain pursuits can disrupt the level of dopamine in our brain, which can steer us towards habits that do not align with our core values.

Fortunately, The Dopamine Brain offers a clear and practical way to help people find balance and harmony in their lives. The book is divided into three parts that weaves in the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, case studies and reflective questions.

> The first part helps you understand how dopamine works and identify activities that dopamine might have you hooked on.
> The next part encourages you to explore and reflect on your core values and building a life that is meaningful, enduring and satisfying.
> The last part will help you to make the change via sound psychological techniques.

By the end of this guide, Dr Hronis will help you feel empowered to make both pleasurable and purposeful choices, leading to a full, rich and meaningful life.

  • Published: 3 September 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761346392
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Length: 6 hr 53 min
  • Narrator: Anastasia Hronis
  • RRP: $36.99

About the author

Anastasia Hronis

Dr Anastasia Hronis is a clinical psychologist, author and speaker who helps people understand their minds and navigate the demands of everyday life. She is the author of Overstimulated and the bestselling book The Dopamine Brain, which has been translated into eight languages. Anastasia is the founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness, and a research fellow and lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney. Drawing on her clinical work and research, Anastasia makes psychological science accessible, practical and relevant to everyday life. Her work spans mental health, addiction and wellbeing, with a focus on helping people understand their brains and behaviour. An experienced media commentator, she brings warmth, clarity and humour to conversations about complex issues. Before becoming a psychologist, Anastasia was a concert pianist, performing on some of the world’s most celebrated stages, including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. Music remains an important part of her life.

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