The Broken Traditions Podcast with Leron Gaskins
The Broken Traditions Podcast with Leron Gaskins
Leron Gaskins
Why Your Brain Shuts Down After Scrolling
33 minutes Posted Jan 17, 2026 at 2:03 am.
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Why is it so hard to look away? Leron Gaskins dives into the science of why our brains "break" after a session of doomscrolling. This isn't a lack of willpower; it's a primitive survival instinct being exploited by a billion-dollar business model.

From the "Chihuahua" in your brain (the Amygdala) to the "Stone Age" wiring of our threat detection systems, learn the biological reason for your digital exhaustion. Leron provides a 3-step roadmap to reset your nervous system and move from "zombie scrolling" back to active living.

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