326. The psychology of nicotine

We often dismiss the small, playful things we do to keep life joyful: collecting trinkets, baking for no reason, blowing bubbles, looking for magic. They’re labelled childish, unnecessary, or unserious. But psychology and neuroscience tell a very different story. Today, we're bre ...  Show more

We like to think we’re making conscious choices all day long - but a lot of what drives our reactions, habits, and gut feelings happens outside of awareness. The conscious vs. unconscious mind is a useful way to understand why you can know what you want, and still do the opposite ...  Show more

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This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Lifeforce, and One Skin. In today’s world, addiction takes many forms—whether it’s alcohol, drugs, social media, or snacking on ultra-processed foods. Certain key factors drive these behaviors and make breaking the cycle of addiction c ...  Show more

Smoking is a mental addiction. 90% of smoking is mental and only 10% is physical. Quitting smoking becomes hard due to its associations with various feelings and situations. Find out more in this episode. You may refer to my book, 7 Secrets To Quit Smoking, for more insights. 

Useful Links : Quit Rich's Compound Interest Calculator - https://quitrich.com/compound-interest-calculator 🕰 Content Guide : (00:10) - Intro to Cold Turkey Style (00:48) - Nicotine alters the brain according to new stickers placed on packs of cigarettes (01:10) - Heroin level o ...  Show more