Episode 98: Dr. Daniel Lieberman
Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD is a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Lieberman received his medical degree and completed his psychiatric training at New York University. He is an award-winning educator and researcher and has provided insights on mental health topics for the US Department of Health and Human Services, the US Department of Commerce, and the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy. Dr. Lieberman shares his expertise on the neurobiological basis of human behavior as a frequent guest on radio, television, and podcasts. He is the coauthor of the international bestseller The Molecule of More.
Dr. Daniel Lieberman is an award-winning educator, researcher, and professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He received his medical degree at New York University, where he also completed his psychiatric training. As a researcher, he provided insights on mental health topics for the US Department of Commerce, the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy, and the US Department of Health and Human Services. Daniel has published more than 50 scientific papers and book chapters, and he shares his expertise on the neurobiological basis of human behavior as a frequent guest on podcasts, television, and radio.
Daniel Lieberman co-authored the international bestseller The Molecule of More, which has been translated into 16 languages. His second book, Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind, reveals how to join forces with your unconscious mind to find more meaning in everyday life, make better decisions, and develop a richer and more balanced way of living.
Today's Highlights:
What is dopamine?
What is its value in the human mind?
What is Reward Prediction error and why do we need to be aware of it?
What are some of the dangers of dopamine dysregulation?
What is the role of dopamine in addiction?
Can you explain control dopamine over desire dopamine?
What is the rule of dopamine in willpower?
How is addiction logical to a person with Substance or Food Use Disorder?
Follow Daniel Lieberman:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoleculeOfMore/
Twitter: @MoleculeofMore
Website: https://www.danielzlieberman.com
TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj6R1Tcjsl8
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