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.
Joe Polish interviews Dr. Gabor Maté about addiction and trauma, discussing how shame and guilt can be profound behavioral interventions and the roots of addiction can ultimately be traced back to trauma.
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.
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.
The speaker describes their struggles with sobriety and the challenges of resisting temptations. They share an anecdote of consuming alcohol before a flight while sitting next to a stranger at early hours and their desire for a cigar during quarantine.
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 shares their experience with addiction to opioids and how it led to feelings of shame and mediocrity, but eventually led to a renewed determination to succeed in all areas of life, including completing an Ironman.
The Unwinding Anxiety, Eat Right Now, and Craving to Quit apps are helping people overcome negative addictions and find peace in their lives.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
