"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
Healing the Inner Child: Where Real Recovery Begins
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Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed how old wounds can still show up in your life, even years later? In this week’s episode of The Addicted Mind + Podcast, Eric and I dive into the idea of the inner child—that tender, younger part of ourselves still carrying pain from the past. We talk about how those early experiences can quietly shape our behaviors, emotions, and even our recovery journey. More importantly, we explore how reconnecting with and nurturing your inner child can lead to real, lasting healing. If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered why certain patterns keep showing up, this episode might shine a light on what’s really going on underneath—and how to start caring for that part of yourself with compassion. Be gentle with yourself, |
The Addicted Mind Podcast
"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind +, Eric and I dive into something that I think a lot of us in recovery wonder about: Can anything good really come out of the things that hurt us the most? We talk about a powerful idea called benefit finding—basically learning to see the real growth that can come from the struggles we’ve faced. Not by ignoring the pain or sugarcoating anything, but by holding two truths at once: what you went through was painful and you grew because you fought your...
Hi Reader, Here’s a little secret: your brain loves winning — even the tiny stuff. Finishing the dishes, showing up for a meeting, saying “no” when you needed to — those moments light up the same reward pathways that major milestones do. This is why celebrating small wins in recovery isn’t just feel-good fluff — it’s neuroscience. Every time you recognize a small victory, your brain releases a little dopamine hit, reinforcing positive behavior and wiring you for long-term success. The trick...
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind Podcast, I sat down with Dr. John Gallagher — a licensed clinical social worker, addiction counselor, and criminal justice professor — to talk about something we don’t often dig into: drug courts. Dr. Gallagher has spent over 25 years working where addiction and the justice system meet. In this episode, we explore how drug courts work, whether they actually help people recover, and where the system still falls short. It’s an honest and eye-opening...