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When you expect a reward, your brain releases a chemical called dopamine. It’s the thing that makes us feel good when we eat food we’re craving or check for likes on social media. But what if you find yourself constantly chasing a dopamine rush? What if you can’t feel good without help from this feel-good neurotransmitter? On this episode of Destined to Be, we describe what it looks like to chase a dopamine rush, explaining how binging on food or buying new things delivers a chemical reward and why it’s dangerous if you can’t be content without it. We explore how to get grounded again in the midst of dopamine overload by reconnecting with the vision of who you want to become and reminding yourself that a little discomfort is necessary to make it to the next level. Listen in for insight on introducing a pattern interrupter to break unconscious habits and learn how to emerge from a dopamine fog by getting grounded in a place where everything has always been, is now and will always be okay. Key Takeaways What brought on Jeremiah’s recent challenges around dopamine overload The chemicals that get released in our brain when we expect a reward How binging on food and buying things delivers a dopamine hit Why it’s dangerous if you can’t be content unless you’re chasing a dopamine rush How discipline (not motivation) builds the confidence you need to level up How to induce a flow state by pushing 4% past your comfort zone How to reconnect with the vision of who you want to become and make a different choice The power of introducing a pattern interrupter to break your unconscious habits Why it’s challenging to keep growing once you’ve reached a certain level of success How to emerge from a dopamine fog by checking in with your Higher Power Connect with Jeremiah & Mallory Destined to Be Podcast Destined to Be on Instagram Jeremiah on Instagram Mallory on Instagram Level Up Entourage Facebook Group Resources Gaia Brittney Nichole Connor-Savarda Ed Mylett Ed Mylett on Blissful Dissatisfaction Dr. Joe Dispenza Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Change Meditation Jim Kwik