"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.
New Episode: What “Lord of the Rings” Can Teach Us About Recovery
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Hi Reader, Sometimes recovery can feel messy, uncertain, and anything but heroic. But what if you looked at your story differently? In this week’s episode of The Addicted Mind +, Eric and I dive into the Hero’s Journey—Joseph Campbell’s timeless framework for transformation—and explore how it applies to recovery. From the moment you step into the unknown, to the challenges that test you, to the wisdom you gain along the way, it’s all part of the journey. Seeing yourself as the hero of your own story can shift everything. It reminds you that every setback, every small victory, every lesson learned has meaning and purpose. If you need a little inspiration today, this episode might help you see your path in a new light. On the journey with you, |
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, Today, I want to talk about a small but mighty word: yet. It’s the word that turns “I can’t” into “I can… just not at this moment.”In addiction recovery, we often want big changes right now. We want to feel better, show up better, and stay consistent. But healing isn’t a straight line — it’s more like a plot twist-filled Netflix series. So when that voice pops up and says…“I’ll never get the hang of this recovery stuff.”Try adding one tiny word: yet. ✨ “I don’t have it figured out…...
Hi Reader, In the latest episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, I got to talk with Jane Chen — the incredible co-founder of Embrace Global, the company behind a portable infant incubator that has saved over a million babies around the world. Jane opens up about the drive that fueled her mission… and how that same drive pushed her to the edge of burnout. We talk about what happens when you’re so focused on helping others that you forget to help yourself. She shares how learning to be...
Hi Reader, One thing I’ve learned over the years is that we heal through connection, not isolation. Relationships play such a huge role in recovery—but sometimes they’re also the hardest part to figure out. In this week’s episode of The Addicted Mind + Podcast, Eric and I dive into the topic of attachment—how the way we learned to connect as kids can show up in our adult relationships (and in recovery). We talk about the different attachment styles—secure, anxious, dismissive, and fearful—and...