53 min
6. Embracing Freedom: Navigating Healthy Strategies to End Addiction The "All Things Uncomfortable" Podcast
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- Mental Health
Free Creaturae Resource: Addiction Recovery: Relapse Prevention Plan Worksheet
In this episode of the 'All Things Uncomfortable' podcast, hosts Deborah, a somatic coach and founder of Creaturae, Trauma Informed Mental Wellness Consultancy and Marc, a CBT coach, delve deep into the subject of addiction, and how you or your loved one can overcome it.
They discuss the complexities of addiction, how it impacts both the individual and those around them and the various forms it can take beyond substance abuse. They also explore nine prevalent misconceptions about addiction, aiming to demystify and correctly define it.
Highlighting the importance of understanding addiction as a disease you can heal from, they emphasize the role of genetic predisposition, environment, and psychological factors in the development of addiction.
Mark shares his personal experience with his father's journey of overcoming alcohol addiction, discussing the importance of professional help, personal determination, and a supportive community in the recovery process.
The hosts further explore the importance of a growth mindset and kindness towards oneself when on the path to recovery from addiction.
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Exploring the Topic of Addiction
01:50 Addressing Misconceptions about Addiction
10:16 Understanding the Nature of Addiction
17:52 Early Signs of Addiction
24:48 Roots of Addiction: Genetic and Environmental Factors
27:30 Understanding Genetic Predisposition and Addiction
27:43 Physiological Factors Influencing Addiction
28:46 Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorder
29:41 Exploring Personality Factors and Addiction
30:37 The Role of Trauma and Abuse in Addiction
32:20 Personal Experiences with Addiction
33:33 The Journey of Recovery from Addiction
35:17 The Impact of Addiction on Family
37:06 The Role of Spirituality in Overcoming Addiction
42:07 Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
46:50 Replacing Unhealthy Addictions with Healthy Habits
50:35 Steps to Overcome Addiction
52:15 Final Thoughts on Addiction and Recovery
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Free Creaturae Resource: Addiction Recovery: Relapse Prevention Plan Worksheet
In this episode of the 'All Things Uncomfortable' podcast, hosts Deborah, a somatic coach and founder of Creaturae, Trauma Informed Mental Wellness Consultancy and Marc, a CBT coach, delve deep into the subject of addiction, and how you or your loved one can overcome it.
They discuss the complexities of addiction, how it impacts both the individual and those around them and the various forms it can take beyond substance abuse. They also explore nine prevalent misconceptions about addiction, aiming to demystify and correctly define it.
Highlighting the importance of understanding addiction as a disease you can heal from, they emphasize the role of genetic predisposition, environment, and psychological factors in the development of addiction.
Mark shares his personal experience with his father's journey of overcoming alcohol addiction, discussing the importance of professional help, personal determination, and a supportive community in the recovery process.
The hosts further explore the importance of a growth mindset and kindness towards oneself when on the path to recovery from addiction.
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Exploring the Topic of Addiction
01:50 Addressing Misconceptions about Addiction
10:16 Understanding the Nature of Addiction
17:52 Early Signs of Addiction
24:48 Roots of Addiction: Genetic and Environmental Factors
27:30 Understanding Genetic Predisposition and Addiction
27:43 Physiological Factors Influencing Addiction
28:46 Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorder
29:41 Exploring Personality Factors and Addiction
30:37 The Role of Trauma and Abuse in Addiction
32:20 Personal Experiences with Addiction
33:33 The Journey of Recovery from Addiction
35:17 The Impact of Addiction on Family
37:06 The Role of Spirituality in Overcoming Addiction
42:07 Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
46:50 Replacing Unhealthy Addictions with Healthy Habits
50:35 Steps to Overcome Addiction
52:15 Final Thoughts on Addiction and Recovery
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creaturae/message
53 min