A deep exploration of addiction as an illusory pleasure that erodes autonomy, offering insights into breaking free and choosing long-term nourishment over short-term relief.

Timestamps

0:02 Addiction and loss of autonomy

1:01 Pleasure as a mask for pain

1:40 Shrinking time perspective in addiction

2:15 Short-term highs vs long-term costs

3:20 Coping without destructive habits

4:20 Why nourishing choices feel harder

6:15 Seeing pleasure for what it really is

8:10 Planting seeds for long-term growth