In this podcast episode, Dr. Samantha Lemke discusses the concepts and methods for treating different types of addiction, ranging from drug addiction to behavioral addictions like gambling and sex addiction. Her new book, to be released on August 24th, offers insight into the struggles and heroic battles that those dealing with addiction face.
The speaker talks about her struggles with addiction, limiting beliefs, and the need for external validation. She also shares her journey towards sobriety and the support of her loved ones.
In this episode, host and economist Austin Frakt talks about the behavioral science of addiction and desire, citing a study that showed people on cocaine rated their sexual desire much higher than those not on the drug. This leads to a discussion on the therapeutic implications of understanding the relationship between addiction and desire.
Various factors such as biological predisposition, early life trauma, epigenetics, and cross addiction can contribute to an individual's addiction risk. Dopamine fast interventions can only work effectively for those who are mildly or moderately addicted.
The speaker shares his struggles with addiction, recounting a time when he was repeatedly arrested and spent time in jail, while still continuing to abuse substances for several months afterwards.
Kim S's caregiver instincts kick in when Jamie moves in next door to her and Rick Senior, and they begin to help Jamie with his addiction struggles, while Rick Senior's son, Ricky Jr., grapples with substance use disorder and frequent convictions related to drug possession and theft, ultimately leading to a collapse in the relationship.
In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our addictions and changing our mentality from "I can't stop" to "I'm choosing not to stop" in order to face the reality of the damaging effects of our actions.
"Gooning," a term commonly used in hip hop culture, refers to a dangerous and addictive behavior of consuming nothing but one's own pleasurable sensations. This behavior can lead to harmful consequences and addictive patterns.
The guest talks about overcoming addiction and using the lessons learnt from that to start a successful business.
The podcast discusses stories about sex addiction and the places it led one of the hosts. While some stories are funny, most of them are sad.
In this podcast, Dan Harris talks about how anger and addiction consumed him early in his journalism career while reporting in war zones, his journey through addiction, and how he found his way to meditation through panic attacks.
The speaker argues that giving addicted individuals a margin of error and grace can go a long way in helping them overcome their struggles with drugs or gambling.
Comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on the deaths of two uncles from alcoholism and the role of alcohol in her own life.
A story of overcoming addiction and finding a path to success.
Drugs can give a chemical blast of dopamine to the limbic system, making it feel rational to continue using them. Addiction can exhaust the brain's stores of dopamine and cause individuals to seek out their drug of choice for a sense of normalcy.
A group called Synanon, founded in 1958, started as rehabilitation center that tried to cure addiction by forcing members to face harsh criticism from the group and its leader, then they began using hallucinogens.
A man reflects on his journey from being incarcerated to staying clean, fighting for custody of his children, and finding a renewed sense of purpose in life, even in the face of his stepchildren's biological father passing from a drug overdose.
The speaker shares his experience being a serious drug addict for a decade and how it affected his career. He also mentions his achievement of being part of a Woody Allen picture ensemble.
The host of a television show confesses to never really getting sober despite documenting his journey to sobriety, and jokes about using the alcoholic calendar to extend opening day celebrations.
The podcast discusses the difficult conversation someone might have to have with a family member dealing with addiction and offers advice on how to support them through the recovery process.
A man struggles with his alcohol addiction and seeks help by attending AA meetings after injuring himself in a drunken incident.
A recovering addict shares her experience of being in a long-term rehabilitation program, the privileges that came with it, and her struggles of wanting to break free but not wanting to leave others behind.
The speaker shares their experience with addiction and how they had to let go of a toxic relationship to get sober through therapy. They express admiration for women entrepreneurs who have successfully turned challenges into opportunities.
The speaker shares their personal experience with overcoming addiction and emphasizes the importance of not relying on substances to cope with life challenges in order to achieve financial success.
A woman gets pulled into addiction and despite everything in her life that taught her decency she succumbs to it when offered drugs and sex.
The speaker recounts a story of addiction and repeated arrests while driving under the influence, resulting in six months of imprisonment.
Lillian is not happy that Velma is addicted to pills and dislikes who she's become. Velma, whom Lillian's dating, is going through tough times according to her family.
The age gap between the characters in the story makes the juvenile behavior seem out of place. The protagonist struggles with realizing her partner's addiction to methamphetamine despite his productivity at his job and the subtle clues she finds, such as suspect cufflinks.
The speaker promotes Lucy Calm nicotine products and provides a promo code for listeners to purchase the items.
A man reflects on his addiction struggles and how it affected his relationships with family and friends.
A personal story of how someone overcame alcohol addiction after getting a clean bill of health.
