The Addictive Pod: How to Recover from Addiction

Aug 19 2024 74 ep. 50 mins 7
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What causes addiction? How do I recover? These are the core questions that will be explored on the Addictive Pod through interviews from recovered addicts of all varieties and experts. We wish you luck on your recovery journey!

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#78 Tim Moon - God is an Experience not a Belief

Aug 19 2024 54 mins  
Tim Moon shares his story of recovery from alcoholism and 7 years of sobriety. We talk about experiencing God rather than believing, doing step 4 quickly, whether or not everyone should sponsor, and lots more. Tim's Book, Tomato Fields: https://www.amazon.ca/Tomato-Fields-Tim-Moon-ebook/dp/B0BRNRRS6Y Tim's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomato_fields/ My Instagram: h

#77 Dan - To Hell and Back

Aug 17 2024 53 mins  
Dan spiralled out of control with drugs and alcohol before social services took away his son and his wife left him. Find out how he rebuilt his life and relationship after going through a literal hell on earth. Dan's podcast: https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3JakunEh3PCK2M8hMZh80s?si=d9965f68d87148f3 my insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodc

#76 Duane Osterlind - We Need Connection

May 22 2023 45 mins  
Duane Osterlind, host of The Addicted Mind Podcast, comes on the show to talk about how he recovered from alcohol and drug abuse. Duane shares what he has learned from 20 years of experience as a therapist, and over 200 podcast episodes. We talk about the importance of social connection, and how to make those first early connections when you are struggling with isolation. Follow

#75 Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Is Addiction Genetic?

May 10 2023 40 mins  
The most educated guest on the show so far, Dr. Higgins joins me to talk about the genetic component of addiction, and how understanding that addiction is biological helps to remove the stigma. Check out her website! https://doctorhiggins.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wiredforaddiction/ My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

#74 Sarah Drage - Stigma Killed My Dad

Apr 27 2023 65 mins  
Alcohol damages not only the drinker but everyone in their life as well. This is a raw vulnerable story of the daughter of an alcoholic - Sarah talks about the feelings of anxiety guilt and shame that come with being a child of an alcoholic, and how stigma prevented her Dad from getting help. Sarah's insta: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_drage/ Sarah's podcast and other li

#73 Sebastien W - AA Didn't Work For Me

Mar 27 2023 57 mins  
Sebastien W shares his story of recovery from alcohol! We talk about drugs, alcohol, hopelessness and existential angst, and why AA might not work for everyone. My insta: @addictivepodcast

#72 Arlina Allen

Mar 13 2023 54 mins  
Arlina the host of ODAAT podcast comes on the show to share her story of recovery from alcoholism! We talk about sexual abuse, being "bad" as an identity, finding forgiveness and love in AA, and how the 12 steps are like an orgasm :) Arlina's insta: https://www.instagram.com/arlinaallen/ Arlina's podcast: http://odaatchat.com/ My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

#71 Madeline Forrest - Let's Talk About Dating

Feb 27 2023 47 mins  
It's the Valentines Episode! Madeline from Happiest Sober comes on the show to talk about sober dating, breakups, coping with emotions sober, and lots more. Madeline's insta: https://www.instagram.com/happiestsober/ Madeline's sober trips: https://linktr.ee/happiestsober My insta: www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

#70 Adam Gelinas - From Addict to Therapist

Feb 13 2023 52 mins  
The Founder of First Step Men's Therapy comes on the show to tell his story of recovery and healing! Adam escaped his reality as a kid by fantasizing about travelling to other places in the world. Once he was older and discovered alcohol, this became his new escape. Working as a flight attendant was another escape, but he eventually returned home realizing that he needed to ask for

#69 Phillip W - Not Ashamed To Be a Sex Addict

Jan 30 2023 66 mins  
Have you ever done something so shameful you hope no one will ever find out? Phillip shares his story of sex addiction, how he was eventually found out after downloading illegal images, and how he recovered from addiction and discovered spirituality.  My instagram: @addictivepodcast