The speaker discusses his addictive personality, his past addiction to chewing tobacco and a current addiction to bourbon. He recognizes his fortune in that his addictions are not particularly harmful and acknowledges his responsibility to work hard for his employer.
A former alcoholic reflects on how working towards small goals helped him overcome addiction and sparked his personal growth trajectory.
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 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 shares his experience of being addicted to Oxycontin pills, and how his wife helped him overcome it.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Samantha Lemke discusses the concepts and methods for treating different types of addiction, ranging from drug addiction to behavioral addictions like gambling and sex addiction. Her new book, to be released on August 24th, offers insight into the struggles and heroic battles that those dealing with addiction face.
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.
A personal reflection on a family member's journey through addiction and the speaker's current reliance on medication.
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.
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 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.
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 talks about her addiction to her phone and gaming and her willingness to help others even with their personal items. She also talks about communication issues with her partner and trying to understand and address them.
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 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.
