"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.
What if we have been looking at addiction all wrong?
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Hi Reader, This week on the podcast, I had a really interesting conversation with Dr. Maria Cichosz about how our culture shapes the way we think about addiction. Maria is a writer and scholar who has also experienced addiction in her own life and family. We talked about how our ideas about addiction have changed over time, from seeing it as a choice or weakness to viewing it as a brain disease. But what if none of those explanations tell the whole story? We talked about the powerful role that trauma, isolation, poverty, relationships, and our environment can play in addiction. We also explored how we can have compassion for someone struggling while still holding them responsible for the harm their actions may cause. One thing I really appreciated about this conversation is that we did not try to find an easy answer. Instead, we looked at addiction through a wider and more human lens. I think this episode will challenge some of the ideas you may have about addiction and hopefully leave you with a little more understanding and compassion. 🎧 Listen to the Episode Now​ More soon, P.S. If this conversation makes you think differently about addiction, share it with someone you think might appreciate it. Sometimes changing the way we see something is the first step toward changing the way we respond to it. |
​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.
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