Recovery from addiction takes immense courage, fortitude, and discipline in order to stop lying to themselves and loved ones about their addiction. Despite the constant urge to use even after abstinence, those in recovery exhibit amazing strength and resilience.
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.
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 cunning disease of addiction can manifest in various ways such as gifting, cooking, manipulating, money, sex, love addiction, and more. Comedian Whitney Cummings' addiction meme humorously highlights the obsession and control that addiction can have over a person.
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.
The speaker discusses his experience with addiction and the importance of dopamine routines in his daily life. He believes that some addiction can be okay and that having a routine can be helpful for managing cravings and maintaining a sense of control.
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 transcript, Elizabeth Gilbert talks about how creativity can be an alternative to numbing activities like sex, substance abuse, shopping, and workaholism, which she calls "the Four Horsemen of Seduction." She highlights how writing helped her find stillness, and meditation has recently enhanced spiritual growth.
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 influence of environment on addiction and overdose is discussed, including the struggle to recover after incarceration and societal stigma surrounding drug addiction. The conversation touches briefly on a child's experience with a growling dog.
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.
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.
A former addict DJ talks about how being part of Narcotics Anonymous helps him stay clean and the importance of not throwing away a second chance at life while staying true to his creativity in the music industry.
The speaker discusses their experience with addiction and the dangers of pain medication and also talks about the negative effects of warning children to not trust or rely on men without giving an example of a good man. They also make a joke about drinking ginger ale being cannibalism.
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 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.
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.
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.
Comedian Ryan Long joins a podcast to discuss addiction to Lucy's cigarettes and the impact it had on the podcast host's life.
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.
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.
