the real reason you can’t quit your bad habits (and how to fix it for good)
Tue Feb 03 2026
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Hey yall! In today’s episode, I’m diving into dopamine, addiction, and the overstimulation we’re all living in, from endless scrolling and shopping to food, alcohol, and constant consumption. After reading dopamine nation, I break down why these habits are so hard to quit, how dopamine crashes actually work, and why “dopamine detoxes” have become so trendy lately.
We also talk about consumerism, shopping addiction, screen time, and the small systems I use to reduce overstimulation and feel more present in my daily life.
in the second half, I get into a bigger cultural conversation: is wellness being “trendy” actually a bad thing? I unpack the idea that health, fitness, Pilates, and not drinking are part of a conservative pipeline, look at real data around declining alcohol consumption, and share my honest take on whether prioritizing your health is something we should ever feel weird about.This episode is for anyone who feels overstimulated, bored, addicted to their phone, overwhelmed by modern life, or confused about wellness trends, and wants to be more intentional, grounded, and aligned moving forward.
Book mentioned, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr Anna Lembke https://amzn.to/3MlEBT5
Why Gen Z Is Drinking Less https://time.com/7203140/gen-z-drinking-less-alcohol/
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Get my exclusive Buy-One-Get-One Free offer on your first VYV order with code AFFIL30J38 https://www.filify.co/SHGR5 !! Hey yall! In today’s episode, I’m diving into dopamine, addiction, and the overstimulation we’re all living in, from endless scrolling and shopping to food, alcohol, and constant consumption. After reading dopamine nation, I break down why these habits are so hard to quit, how dopamine crashes actually work, and why “dopamine detoxes” have become so trendy lately. We also talk about consumerism, shopping addiction, screen time, and the small systems I use to reduce overstimulation and feel more present in my daily life. in the second half, I get into a bigger cultural conversation: is wellness being “trendy” actually a bad thing? I unpack the idea that health, fitness, Pilates, and not drinking are part of a conservative pipeline, look at real data around declining alcohol consumption, and share my honest take on whether prioritizing your health is something we should ever feel weird about.This episode is for anyone who feels overstimulated, bored, addicted to their phone, overwhelmed by modern life, or confused about wellness trends, and wants to be more intentional, grounded, and aligned moving forward. Book mentioned, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr Anna Lembke https://amzn.to/3MlEBT5 Why Gen Z Is Drinking Less https://time.com/7203140/gen-z-drinking-less-alcohol/ Get a free 10 travel of 850+ travel manuka honey sticks ($30) value with my code STELLA !! https://manukora.com/STELLA enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!MY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comGet $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263shop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepod00:00 – why everything online feels boring lately01:18 – dopamine, addiction, and why scrolling is so addictive02:12 – dopamine nation & the science of pleasure vs pain03:33 – addiction stories & the weed/anxiety example04:33 – asking yourself: do i want to live like this long-term?05:58 – why we always say “i’ll start later”06:49 – overstimulation, abundance, and lack mindset07:44 – consumerism, shopping habits, and closet clean-outs09:06 – how decluttering creates dopamine without buying10:14 – practical ways i reduce scrolling & screen time11:25 – reading, screen time widgets, and daily systems12:38 – sponsor: viv supplements13:48 – is wellness being trendy a bad thing?14:58 – cultural shifts from the 2010s to now15:32 – data on alcohol consumption & gen z drinking less16:58 – fitness, pilates, run clubs & finding community18:26 – algorithm bubbles vs real life behavior19:40 – doing wellness because it’s trendy vs intentional20:50 – alcohol culture, media narratives & health reality22:10 – preparing for the snowstorm & being locked in23:18 – trader joe’s chaos before storms (rant)24:53 – overstimulation, planning ahead & final thoughts#StellaRaePodcast