{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf","title":"The Dopamine Dance: Navigating Golf's Addictive Allure","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ba6429f6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4119,"description":"What keeps us coming back to golf—and when does obsession cross into addiction?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) unpack the powerful connection between golf, dopamine, and the human brain. From obsession to balance, they explore why the game can feel so all-consuming—and how to build a healthier, more sustainable relationship with it.The conversation dives into:• How golf delivers both quick dopamine hits and deeper, more sustainable satisfaction • The phases of falling in and out of love with the game—and why they matter • How phones, social media, and constant stimulation impact focus and performance • Practical ways to shift from addictive patterns to a more intentional golf experience • The parallels between addiction, performance anxiety, and long-term enjoyment • The role of golf course architecture in shaping emotional highs and lasting memories • How to prioritize golf within a full life—without letting it take overFollow The Bag Drop📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/thebagdropgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBagDropGolfListen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubSupport our PartnersTitleist: https://www.titleist.comGolf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.comConnect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UTWF4LINKJxQLEH-r1aPYxPmlXn5V5SbcsdRGBvWeuk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNTEx/NjJmODg0OWI2ZGU5/NmZlMDBhMDljZDFh/YmNkYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}