{"podcast":{"title":"Deciphering Growth","slug":"deciphering-growth-6731338","podcast_index_feed_id":6731338,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/rss?fbclid=IwAR08-8pjRp4wBtlhGSApkIdo2cLEyc3uaI99PAJIdfpLtdq9Dpop2poSgsQ","website_url":"https://www.bluegardenscounseling.com/decipheringgrowth","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39296431/39296431-1768341344685-82a9a7cbf72c4.jpg","author":"Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone","episode_count":78,"summary":"Deciphering Growth is a mental health podcast that aims to clear up misunderstandings and mysteries surrounding mental health. Our goal is to provide information and insights that can help people grow their understanding of this important issue. We cover a wide range of topics related to mental health, from anxiety and depression to trauma. Our hope is that by shedding light on these topics, we can help people feel more informed and empowered to take charge of their own mental health.​ Join Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone as we dive into the wonders of Mental Health!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:20.470026+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338"},"episode":{"title":"Process Addiction Explained: Gambling, Gaming & Dopamine in the Trauma Brain","slug":"process-addiction-explained-gambling-gaming-dopamine-in-the-trauma-brain","published_at":"2026-03-18T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/process-addiction-explained-gambling-gaming-dopamine-in-the-trauma-brain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decipheringgrowth/episodes/Process-Addiction-Explained-Gambling--Gaming--Dopamine-in-the-Trauma-Brain-e3fi928","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/play/115991048/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-24%2F66727ea7-5258-8f16-94cf-2e4ed190488d.m4a","summary":"What is a process addiction — and how is it different from substance addiction? In this episode of Deciphering Growth, Tiffany Graves, and Eric Stone explore behavioral addictions including gambling, gaming, social media, shopping, pornography, and work addiction. We break down: • The neuroscience of dopamine and reward circuitry• How trauma dysregulates the nervous system• Why unpredictable rewards hook the brain• The shame–stress–behavior cycle• How tolerance and withdrawal show up without substances• Why process addictions are often socially rewarded before they’re punished• The role of neuroplasticity in recovery Process addictions aren’t moral failures. They are nervous systems trying to regulate. But when coping becomes compulsive, it can impact relationships, finances, identity, and mental health. Trigger warning for discussion of gambling and behavioral addiction. Subscribe for more trauma-informed mental health conversations and join our Patreon for early access and exclusive content.","meta_description":"What is a process addiction — and how is it different from substance addiction? In this episode of Deciphering Growth, Tiffany Graves, and Eric Stone expl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2198,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deciphering-growth-6731338/episodes/process-addiction-explained-gambling-gaming-dopamine-in-the-trauma-brain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/process-addiction-explained-gambling-gaming-dopamine-in-the-trauma-brain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}