SCOUT· 69%59m·2026-09-14·Self DevelopmentNYU Professor: Do This for 2 Weeks to Get Your Focus, Motivation, & Life Back
This is one of the most eye-opening conversations Mel has had on the podcast. Today, Dr. Jonathan Haidt joins Mel to explain what constant quick dopamine is doing to attention, motivation, confidence, and mental health - and why the impact looks very different in boys than it does in girls. This conversation could not…
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