Why do we keep reaching for more—but never feel truly satisfied? In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, Riley Rees is joined by physicist, screenwriter, and bestselling author Michael Long to unpack the brain science behind distraction, impulse, and the constant craving for “something more.” Based on his new book Taming the Molecule of More, Michael explains how dopamine drives anticipation—not happiness—and why modern life is overstimulating our brains in ways that leave us anxious, scattered...
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Why do we keep reaching for more—but never feel truly satisfied? In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, Riley Rees is joined by physicist, screenwriter, and bestselling author Michael Long to unpack the brain science behind distraction, impulse, and the constant craving for “something more.” Based on his new book Taming the Molecule of More, Michael explains how dopamine drives anticipation—not happiness—and why modern life is overstimulating our brains in ways that leave us anxious, scattered...
Dementia Decoded: What to Know Before It’s Too Late with Dr. Macie Smith EP 68
Sofia Unfiltered
34 minutes
3 months ago
Dementia Decoded: What to Know Before It’s Too Late with Dr. Macie Smith EP 68
Dementia isn’t just about memory loss. It shows up in ways most people never expect—behavior changes, emotional shifts, language issues—and it can be devastating if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, we’re sitting down with Dr. Macie Smith to decode what dementia really looks like, when to act, and how to support yourself or someone you love. This isn’t a clinical lecture. It’s real-life, real-talk guidance from one of the nation’s leading experts in d...
Sofia Unfiltered
Why do we keep reaching for more—but never feel truly satisfied? In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, Riley Rees is joined by physicist, screenwriter, and bestselling author Michael Long to unpack the brain science behind distraction, impulse, and the constant craving for “something more.” Based on his new book Taming the Molecule of More, Michael explains how dopamine drives anticipation—not happiness—and why modern life is overstimulating our brains in ways that leave us anxious, scattered...
