JOY Drive

1 Nov 2025

Dr Anastasia Hronis: The Science Behind the ‘Dopamine Detox’

Health, Mental Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Medicine

Can turning off your phone really reboot your brain? Dr Anastasia Hronis from the University of Technology Sydney breaks down the viral “dopamine detox” trend, separating fact from hype. We explore why our brains crave constant stimulation, what’s actually happening chemically, and how to reset motivation and focus without the pseudoscience.

Guest: Dr Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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2 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: How Our Bodies Handle Heat and How to Stay Cool

Health, Personal Safety

Hot weather can change everything, from mood and sleep to energy and focus. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains what’s happening ...

2 Jan 2026

Ingrid Stitt: Pill Testing at the Midsumma Festival’s 2026 Pride Street Party

Government & Organisations, Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

For the first time, Victoria’s mobile pill testing service will be trialled at a street festival, rolling out to the ...

2 Jan 2026

Lucy Durack: Ringing In 2026 With the Australian Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala

Music, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Lucy Durack joined JOY Drive ahead of the Australian Pops Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve and The Day Before Gala Concerts, ...