108. Avoiding the Slippery Slope: How to Identify & Work With Danger Zones

Distinguished from triggers, danger zones are scenarios where one is more prone to relapse, such as boredom, stress, and isolation. The episode outlines three key strategies: identifying personal danger zones, avoiding them when possible, and creating accountability structures. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of both external and internal strategies, such as setting boundaries and connecting to personal values to build resilience. These insights are geared towards individuals overcoming addiction and anyone aiming to change bad habits.

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00:00 Introduction to Danger Zones

01:18 Understanding Danger Zones

02:35 Common Danger Zones

03:38 Personalized Danger Zones

04:23 Understanding Danger Zones in Recovery

05:17 Identifying Your Personal Danger Zones

05:41 Avoiding Danger Zones When Possible

06:53 Mitigating Risks in Unavoidable Danger Zones

08:08 The Importance of Inner Work in Recovery

09:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ

Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.

For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.

Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.