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Dr. Anastasia Hronis brings unique expertise to addiction psychology, exploring how modern technology is rewiring our brains for dependency.

Her surname literally means "long years" — fitting for a conversation about optimising our relationship with dopamine-driven behaviours for longevity.

We spoke about:

• Understanding addiction versus obsession: the neurological differences 
• How dopamine pathways become primed for unhealthy patterns
• Why poker machines and social media apps use identical addiction mechanics
• The critical role of frustration tolerance in building resilience
• Why today's youth face unprecedented challenges to mental wellbeing
• Practical strategies for "prescribed boredom" and digital detox
• The alarming parallels between gambling platforms and social media design

This conversation reveals how our convenience-driven world undermines the very psychological resources we need for a fulfilling, long life. All content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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