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Struggling with depression, brain fog, or burnout? Author Andy West reveals how dopamine resets, mindset shifts, and small daily challenges helped her recover from anhedonia, addiction, and chronic fatigue—without relying on medication.

In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Andy West, author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, to explore the powerful link between dopamine, mental health, and recovery. Andy opens up about her raw journey through childhood trauma, addiction, a drug-induced psychosis, and the years-long battle with anhedonia—a form of depression where nothing brings pleasure.

She shares how she rebuilt her brain from the ground up using dopamine-focused lifestyle changes, including cold showers, exercise, mindset shifts, and deliberate discomfort. Andy explains how to rewire the brain’s reward system and gives practical tips on overcoming depression, fatigue, and addiction—without relying on quick fixes or medication.

This episode is packed with actionable advice, neuroscience-backed insights, and inspiration for anyone battling anxiety, depression, addiction, or looking to better understand the role of dopamine in everyday motivation and joy.

Topics Covered:

What is anhedonia and how it differs from typical depression
How dopamine works and how to reset your reward system
Breaking addiction through behavior-based dopamine resets
How daily challenges can rewire the brain for resilience
Natural strategies for chronic fatigue and low motivation
The danger of ease and the power of discomfort

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Andy West's Journey
00:27 Childhood Struggles and Mental Health Challenges
01:47 The Impact of COVID and Mental Breakdown
04:50 Understanding Anhedonia and Its Effects
06:50 Finding Solutions: Mindset and Protocols
09:08 The Importance of Facing Challenges
13:56 Dopamine: Balancing Pleasure and Effort
17:17 Researching Dopamine: A Personal Journey
19:30 Embracing Discomfort for Growth
25:29 Advice to My Past Self: Celebrate Small Steps
27:33 Finding a New Mission
28:29 The Science of Dopamine
29:22 Embracing Hardship for Growth
32:31 Reordering Daily Habits
38:58 The Role of Rewards in Life
41:30 Breaking Addictions and Negative Thoughts
46:48 Empowerment in Mental Health
48:16 The Impact of Instant Gratification