The Addictive Pod: How to Recover from Addiction

Adrian
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

What causes addiction? How do I recover? These are the core questions that will be explored on the Addictive Pod through interviews from recovered addicts of all varieties and experts. We wish you luck on your recovery journey!

  1. 11/18/2025

    #79 Becoming a nun cured my addiction - Kelsing Rigma

    A Buddhist nun shares her story of how meditation healed her of drug addiction. We discuss the dangers of cannabis, how to quit cigarettes, why meditating consistently is so hard, and lots more. Follow the show on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/ If you are looking for therapy in Ontario book a free consultation here! www.anxietyhealing.ca

    49 min

  2. 08/19/2024

    #78 Tim Moon - God is an Experience not a Belief

    Tim Moon shares his story of recovery from alcoholism and 7 years of sobriety. We talk about experiencing God rather than believing, doing step 4 quickly, whether or not everyone should sponsor, and lots more. Tim's Book, Tomato Fields: https://www.amazon.ca/Tomato-Fields-Tim-Moon-ebook/dp/B0BRNRRS6Y Tim's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomato_fields/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/ Therapy in Ontario: www.anxietyhealing.ca

    55 min

  3. 08/17/2024

    #77 Dan - To Hell and Back

    Dan spiralled out of control with drugs and alcohol before social services took away his son and his wife left him. Find out how he rebuilt his life and relationship after going through a literal hell on earth. Dan's podcast: https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3JakunEh3PCK2M8hMZh80s?si=d9965f68d87148f3 my insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

    54 min
  4. #76 Duane Osterlind - We Need Connection

    05/22/2023

    #76 Duane Osterlind - We Need Connection

    Duane Osterlind, host of The Addicted Mind Podcast, comes on the show to talk about how he recovered from alcohol and drug abuse. Duane shares what he has learned from 20 years of experience as a therapist, and over 200 podcast episodes. We talk about the importance of social connection, and how to make those first early connections when you are struggling with isolation.  Follow Duane https://www.instagram.com/addictedmindpodcast/ https://theaddictedmind.com/about/ Follow me https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

    46 min
  5. #75 Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Is Addiction Genetic?

    05/10/2023

    #75 Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Is Addiction Genetic?

    The most educated guest on the show so far, Dr. Higgins joins me to talk about the genetic component of addiction, and how understanding that addiction is biological helps to remove the stigma.   Check out her website! https://doctorhiggins.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wiredforaddiction/   My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

    40 min
  6. #74 Sarah Drage - Stigma Killed My Dad

    04/27/2023

    #74 Sarah Drage - Stigma Killed My Dad

    Alcohol damages not only the drinker but everyone in their life as well. This is a raw vulnerable story of the daughter of an alcoholic - Sarah talks about the feelings of anxiety guilt and shame that come with being a child of an alcoholic, and how stigma prevented her Dad from getting help. Sarah's insta: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_drage/ Sarah's podcast and other links: https://linktr.ee/sarah.drage My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

    1h 5m

  7. 03/27/2023

    #73 Sebastien W - AA Didn't Work For Me

    Sebastien W shares his story of recovery from alcohol! We talk about drugs, alcohol, hopelessness and existential angst, and why AA might not work for everyone.   My insta: @addictivepodcast

    57 min
  8. #72 Arlina Allen

    03/13/2023

    #72 Arlina Allen

    Arlina the host of ODAAT podcast comes on the show to share her story of recovery from alcoholism! We talk about sexual abuse, being "bad" as an identity, finding forgiveness and love in AA, and how the 12 steps are like an orgasm :) Arlina's insta: https://www.instagram.com/arlinaallen/ Arlina's podcast: http://odaatchat.com/ My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

    55 min
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What causes addiction? How do I recover? These are the core questions that will be explored on the Addictive Pod through interviews from recovered addicts of all varieties and experts. We wish you luck on your recovery journey!

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  • Creator
    Adrian
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Adrian