04 Understanding Addiction - Impulsivity, Emotions, and Gambling

In this episode we dive deeper into how different parts of the brain contribute to gambling addiction. From the prefrontal cortex’s struggle to maintain control, to the amygdala’s role in emotional triggers, and the brain’s constant chase for unpredictable rewards we talk about impulsivity, stress-driven decisions, and tolerance. By understanding how your brain handles gambling, you’ll gain valuable insight into breaking the cycle of addiction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkgambling.substack.com