What makes us think, feel, and behave the way we do?
I'm Ziana de Bethune, a certified CBT Practitioner, speaker, researcher, and author with a lifelong fascination with human behaviour. I've spent years studying psychology, neuroscience, and the strange little things our brains do—especially the things that make us stop and ask: “Why in the world do we do that?”
I like evidence. I like asking questions. And I particularly like finding out that something I thought I understood is considerably more complicated than I expected.
That's where the rabbit holes begin. If you like diving down into rabbit holes with a metaphorical flashlight to see what's in the underbelly of the human mind, you might like: The Rabbit Hole Gazette.
Ziana
“A refreshing style of writing on the subject that's more like listening to a friend tell you about their research, rather than feeling like you need to obtain a PhD to understand it!”
— dakota, Amazon reader
September 29, 2026
“I learned that I have areas I didn't realize need some improvement on my part, and I'm grateful for that!”
“The next time I think my phone is vibrating in my pocket (and it's actually in another room), I'm going to question why my brain is telling me to check my phone!!”
DOPAMINE DUNGEON
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There's usually more going on beneath the surface.
Why do we keep checking our phones when we don't actually want to?
Why do we procrastinate on things we genuinely want to accomplish?
Why do certain people seem to get under our skin?
Why do we sometimes do things that make absolutely no sense—even to ourselves?
You might be surprised at what we find "down the rabbit hole."
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Age Appropriate
Kids often begin showing patterns of addictive or problematic phone and screen use starting around age 11, with risks climbing sharply through early adolescence (ages 11 to 15).
Reading through this book with your kids could be a truly engaging way to spend quality time with them. 15 minutes a day can add up to great long-term benefits for families.
An accompanying Parent/Teacher's guide is also in the making.
THE DOPAMINE DUNGEON 7-DAY EXPERIMENT
100% FREE. This is my gift to you. No strings attached. Literally. No sign-up required. No BS.
30 pages. Full-colour graphics. Seven hands-on, CBT-informed behavioural experiments.
What happens when you stop judging your phone use and start paying attention to it?
Over seven days, you'll explore the moments before you reach, what happens when your phone isn't immediately available, boredom, notifications, future goals, offline rewards, and—ultimately—the space between impulse and choice.
With reflection questions, generous writing space, and interactive fillable fields, this isn't about quitting your phone or proving anything.
You're the researcher. Your job is simply to notice what happens.
The 7-Day Experiment is a place to start.
Dopamine Dungeon is where the rabbit hole gets deeper.
— Ziana de Bethune
Certified CBT Practitioner | Author | Psychology, neuroscience & human behaviour
Author • CLC • CBT Practitioner
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