Marcus Lemonis discusses his early sales talent and natural abilities, as well as the origin of his drinking problem and how he confronted and overcame his addiction.
The power of momentum can help overcome addiction and bring positive changes in life. Journaling, meditation, exercise, and healthy eating habits can all contribute to building healthy momentum.
The speaker talks about his experience using cocaine and how it affected him at a young age, using drugs to change the way he felt about himself while affecting his joy for DJing.
Comedian Ryan Long joins a podcast to discuss addiction to Lucy's cigarettes and the impact it had on the podcast host's life.
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.
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 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.
The speaker discusses his addictive personality and how it manifests in playing golf and winning club championships. He also talks about his experiences managing his family's restaurant business.
The speaker discusses their addictive tendencies and how their job was a distraction from addressing personal issues, resulting in emotional stuntedness until later in life; taking ownership over one's life is key to achieving happiness and self-discovery.
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 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.
Comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on the deaths of two uncles from alcoholism and the role of alcohol in her own life.
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.
The speaker recounts a story of addiction and repeated arrests while driving under the influence, resulting in six months of imprisonment.
The connection between trauma and addiction is significant, and sitting with negative emotions that arise from trauma can be uncomfortable but necessary for healing. Attending 90 meetings in 90 days and approaching sobriety as an opportunity for self-discovery can also aid in the recovery process.
The addiction to shopping, food, alcohol, drugs, and sex all stem from a sense of internal emptiness. By acknowledging and working on this emptiness, we can avoid using addictive behaviors to fill the void.
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.
The speaker describes Elick's outfit and later mentions his suspicion of Elick's addiction to pain pills. A brief ad for Viore activewear is included in the transcript.
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.
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.
A personal story of how someone overcame alcohol addiction after getting a clean bill of health.
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.
A man reflects on his experience of working with a group that helps individuals overcome addiction, and how it enabled him to develop his gift for manipulating people.
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 host and guest discuss the concept of numbing and how constantly indulging in negative behaviors can make it harder to enjoy positive ones. They propose limiting the frequency of indulgence to increase enjoyment and appreciation.
A story of overcoming addiction and finding a path to success.
The speaker talks about her addiction to her phone and gaming and her willingness to help others even with their personal items. She also talks about communication issues with her partner and trying to understand and address them.
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.
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 talks about being sent to rehab for her addiction to white wine and marijuana and how she felt superior to the other addicts there.
