119. Understanding Addiction in High-Performers with Dr Lisa Lewis

In this chat, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Lewis - A licensed psychologist and addictions counselor to talk about understanding addiction in high-performers. Addiction is something many people don't associate with high-performing, functional individuals in society, but can often be present. This is one eye-opening episode. Enjoy!

 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

4:00 - Addiction in high-achievers

9:05 - Getting to know Lisa 

12:41 - The biggest misconception about addicts

18:04 - What makes a behaviour an addiction versus not

26:58 - Physiological changes from addiction

30:24 - The effect of genetics on addiction

32:37 - Resourceful vs unresourceful addictions in high-achievers 

46:53 - The steps to overcome addiction

51:08 - Rapid fire questions

 

Resources:

Dopamine nation: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/1472294157/ref=asc_df_1472294157/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463537351125&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2776599728133299468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071457&hvtargid=pla-1605782924347&psc=1

Huberman lab podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/

 

Get in touch with Lisa:
Website: https://drlewisconsulting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlewisconsulting/

About Trang

Trang is an international and TEDx speaker, and a leading life and business mentor for those who know they're made for more. In particular, those who are hungry to build their dream business of impact to replace their profession, so they can live with freedom and fulfillment.

Born to Vietnamese immigrant parents, Trang spent the first part of her life succumbing to traditional Asian expectations, where she started her career as a Physiotherapist. However, her rebellious and visionary personality eventually led her to question how she could help people not just as athletes but as humans.

Trang started her coaching business but initially had no idea what she was doing, so she quickly overworked herself to the point of burn-out. Not just once, but twice, she fell asleep at the wheel and caused two accidents.

That is why Trang now runs the free and fulfilled business movement, so people can achieve business success while thriving not just as business owners, but as human beings. 

Ultimately, she believes that when enough people thrive, humanity will thrive, and when humanity thrives, the world will thrive for all of us and future generations.

 

Get in touch with Trang:

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Email: trang@trangnova.com