Series 3, Episode 19 - The Dopamine Brain by Dr Anastasia Hronis

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.

This week, Nick sits down with Dr Anastasia Hronis to discuss her debut non-fiction self-help book, The Dopamine Brain.

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BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

The Dopamine Brain / Dr Anastasia Hronis: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/POMePe 

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Smartphone Nation / Dr Kaitlyn Regehr: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/xLgeWk 

When Nothing Feels Real / Nathan Dunne: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GKMxeE 

 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Dr Anastasia Hronis

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:19

Episode Number: #53

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Penguin Random House Australia

 

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