The guest talks about overcoming addiction and using the lessons learnt from that to start a successful business.
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 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.
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.
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.
This podcast talks about the neurochemical systems in the brain that relate to addiction, such as dopamine, and how drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine can hijack these systems leading to addiction.
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.
Host Andrew Huberman discusses how people with drug or alcohol addiction have a propensity for extremes and are wired for a specific intensity due to their temperament. He also touches on the oxytocin hormone's connection to human bonding and relationships.
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.
This podcast episode talks about how Sporting Chance helped a person to overcome their addiction. It emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapist who can help you confront your issues and overcome them.
The roots of addiction can often be traced back to early developmental traumas and our genetic makeup. Although it is possible to heal these traumas, it can be a difficult process to consistently track and work through.
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.
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 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 story of overcoming addiction and finding a path to success.
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 comedian shares a story about attending an AA meeting and encountering a man who was high on heroin and making inappropriate comments.
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.
A discussion on how addiction can impact an employee's work quality and how it can be difficult to manage employees with addictions, as it requires dealing with different personalities and issues that can arise.
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.
Sean Doherty shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and how it led him to a path of personal transformation. He advocates for the use of psychedelic substances as a means of healing and personal growth.
