A former alcoholic reflects on how working towards small goals helped him overcome addiction and sparked his personal growth trajectory.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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 pleasure-pain balance greatly depends on the baseline level of dopamine and the readily releasable pool of dopamine, and huge increases in dopamine can lead to addiction. Even for non-addicted individuals, a peak in dopamine can cause a substantial drop below baseline, which affects motivation to pursue other activities, but there are ways to keep the baseline at a healthy level.
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 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 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.
A man shares his experience with addiction and how it led him to rehab at a young age, after struggling with painkillers and benzodiazepines. He discusses the importance of vulnerability and the dangers of withdrawing instead of being honest about how you feel.
