Introduction

Strategies for Abstaining From Addictive Thoughts and Narratives

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The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses science and offers science-based tools for everyday life. They have a premium subscriber channel that supports research on mental health, physical health, and performance, with the Tiny Foundation matching every dollar generated. Subscription to the premium channel costs $10 a month or $100 for a 12-month subscription. The podcast offers strategies for dealing with OCD, addiction, and repetitive or disturbing thoughts, including identifying triggers, mindfulness, and seeking professional help if necessary. The premium channel offers access to Ask Me Anything sessions, transcripts, and exclusive content. The Tiny Foundation will match all funds raised for research through the premium channel.

- The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses science and science-based tools for everyday life.
- The podcast has a premium subscriber channel that supports research on mental health, physical health, and performance.
- The Tiny Foundation matches every dollar generated by the premium channel for research studies.
- Subscription to the premium channel costs $10 a month or $100 for a 12-month subscription.
- The first 20 minutes of the Ask Me Anything episode is available for non-subscribers to determine if they want to subscribe.

1. OCD is a serious disorder with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
2. True OCD involves compulsive behavior that doesn't reduce anxiety.
3. Abstaining from a drug for 30 days can reset the dopamine reward pathway and help with addiction.
4. Thoughts are perceptions generated internally and can include past, present, or future data.
5. Strategies for abstaining from addictive thoughts involve identifying triggers, mindfulness, and seeking professional help if necessary.
6. For repetitive thoughts, anchor them to an external stimulus or practice mindfulness meditation.
7. For disturbing thoughts, write them down in complete sentences to diminish underlying emotions.

- The Huberman Lab Podcast has launched a premium channel to raise support for the standard channel and fund research on human beings for mental health, physical health, and performance protocols.
- The premium channel offers access to Ask Me Anything sessions, transcripts, and exclusive content for a cost of $10 per month or $100 upfront for the year.
- The Tiny Foundation will match all funds raised for research through the premium channel.
- The premium channel is available at HubermanLab.com/premium.

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