The Re-Patterning Podcast returns, and joining us to kick off season 2 is none other than the incredible Maia Szalavitz!

Maia is an acclaimed author and journalist in the fields of neuroscience, addiction, drug policy and recovery. She is the author of several books, including Unbroken Brain, Undoing Drugs, and Help at Any Cost. She is a contributing opinion writer at the New York Times and her work has also been featured in Time Magazine, Scientific American, and The Guardian.

Our episode explores how dopamine drives our cravings, and how the difference between wanting and liking can make or break your journey to recovery or mastery. Maia unpacks the neuroscience behind addiction, revealing why chasing pleasure often leads to pain, and how understanding this subtle dance can transform your approach to habits, relationships, and self ...