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.
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.
Addiction narrows one's capacity to experience pleasure. People in recovery from addiction often hold hard-won wisdom that can benefit all of us in experiencing pleasure in small and big things life offers.
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 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.
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.
A man reflects on his addiction struggles and how it affected his relationships with family and friends.
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 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 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.
A personal story of how someone overcame alcohol addiction after getting a clean bill of health.
The speaker reflects on their past struggles with addiction, acknowledging that they may have missed out on opportunities due to their behavior.
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.
The dangers of addiction and how it can lead to a never-ending cycle of seeking happiness, as well as the importance of creating for others who can enjoy the work and potentially benefit from it.
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.
The speaker shares his personal experience of dealing with the aftermath of his brother's death due to drug addiction and how it affected him mentally and emotionally. He talks about finding ways to cope with his grief and addiction by turning to God for support and guidance.
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.
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.
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.
