HEALING 101: Breaking the Global Addiction Machine with David Courtwright

In this Healing 101 episode, historian David Courtwright explains how modern companies have "hacked" our brains to turn everyday pleasures into hard-to-break habits. He introduces the idea of Limbic Capitalism, a global system where things like social media, fast food, and addictive drugs are specifically designed to hijack the brain’s reward centre. David explores why digital technology is the new frontier of addiction - making "hits" of dopamine cheaper and more accessible than ever - and offers a hopeful perspective on recovery, reminding us that it often takes multiple attempts to finally reclaim our focus and freedom. Find David: Website: Buy his book 'The Age of Addiction': Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing: Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpod TikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpod LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healing Substack: substack.com/@hurttohealing Website: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HEALING 101: Breaking the Global Addiction Machine with David Courtwright is an episode from Hurt to Healing: Mental Health & Wellbeing by Pandora Morris.

This episode is 16:08 long.

This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

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