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Dane Spealman is a business owner, father, and recovering addict with more than 23 years clean. After nearly losing his life to addiction in his early 20s, he rebuilt himself through accountability, community, discipline, and relentless consistency. He later built successful careers in the automotive and insurance industries and now shares lessons on recovery, resilience, business, and personal growth. Today on the show we discuss: Dane's descent into addiction, the conversation that saved his life, how he stayed clean for 23 years, rebuilding after everyone wrote him off, why discipline and accountability changed everything, what recovery taught him about success and fatherhood and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:09:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/736 http://relay.fm/penaddict/736 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley Brad is joined this week by St. Jude Fundraiser extraordinaire Robb Knight to discuss our ongoing campaigns, the art of finishing a notebook, and our updated Analog(ue) Defaults. Brad is joined this week by St. Jude Fundraiser extraordinaire Robb Knight to discuss our ongoing campaigns, the art of finishing a notebook, and our updated Analog(ue) Defaults. clean 3953 Brad is joined this week by St. Jude Fundraiser extraordinaire Robb Knight to discuss our ongoing campaigns, the art of finishing a notebook, and our updated Analog(ue) Defaults. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off Guest Starring: Robb Knight Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

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Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Schedule a FREE consultation call! https://calendly.com/realrecoverytalk/free-consultation-with-real-recovery-talk-team Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Want continued support/guidence for you and your loved one? Consider joining our FAMILY RECONNECT FAMILY! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect Your loved one isn't just saying these things. They're using them strategically — and most of the time they don't even realize it. Addicts and alcoholics figure out very early which emotional levers to pull to get the people who love them most to back off, bail them out, and keep enabling. And because it's your child, your spouse, or your closest person, it works every single time. In this episode Tom breaks down the five most common manipulation phrases used by addicts and alcoholics — where they come from, why they work, and exactly what to do when you hear them.

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What if your addiction isn't the real problem, but an attempt to solve something deeper?   In this episode of The Super Human Life, Frank Rich sits down with Nathan Crane for a powerful conversation about addiction, emotional healing, identity, masculinity, achievement, nervous-system regulation, spirituality, and what it actually takes to become free.   After battling drugs, alcohol, homelessness, depression, and destructive behaviors as a teenager, Nathan spent more than 20 years exploring healing, meditation, spirituality, and human transformation.   Nathan believes addiction can be understood as an adaptive response attempting to meet a deeper emotional need. Instead of only asking, "How do I stop?" he challenges us to ask: "What is this behavior trying to do for me?"   Frank and Nathan explore why shame and willpower often fail to create lasting change, how suppressed emotions can fuel addictive behaviors, and why even highly successful men may unknowingly build their lives around beliefs like "I'm not enough" or "I have to prove myself."   They also unpack the power of community and "borrowed beliefs," nervous-system regulation, breathwork and meditation, and why healing your wounds doesn't mean losing the ambition that helped make you successful.     In this episode, you'll discover: Why Nathan views addiction as a symptom rather than the root problem   What an "adaptive addiction" is—and what yours may be trying to do for you   How shame and emotional suppression can reinforce destructive cycles   Why you don't need massive childhood trauma to develop limiting beliefs   How insecurity and inadequacy can become fuel for achievement   Why healing yourself doesn't mean losing your ambition   Nathan's journey from addiction, homelessness, and despair to rebuilding his life   How community allows us to "borrow" healthier beliefs about who we can become   The connection between addiction and nervous-system regulation   Why Nathan uses breathwork and meditation as part of his daily practice   Why constantly chasing pleasure, success, or stimulation never feels like enough   What it means to stop managing symptoms and begin addressing what's underneath them   If you've ever wondered why you keep returning to something you know isn't serving you—or why success, achievement, pleasure, and validation never seem to feel like enough—this conversation will challenge you to stop fighting only the behavior and start looking underneath it.   About Nathan Crane Nathan Crane is an author, speaker, meditation and breathwork teacher, and transformational educator whose work focuses on emotional healing, spirituality, human potential, and personal transformation.   After experiencing severe addiction, homelessness, depression, and destructive behavior during his teenage years, Nathan began rebuilding his life through emotional healing, meditation, spiritual practice, health, and service. His own transformation eventually led him to spend more than two decades studying and teaching approaches to healing and personal growth.   Today, Nathan works with individuals through The Awaken Process, helping people explore the deeper emotional patterns and beliefs influencing their lives so they can experience greater freedom, peace, and connection.   Connect With Frank Rich Learn more about Frank Rich, The Super Human Life, and The Rebuilt Man for resources designed to help men break free from pornography, rebuild their lives, and become the men they were created to be. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ  

Show notes:  How should we understand our sexuality?  God created us relational. To know and love another and being known and loved by another is a core human need. Wonderfully, this is ultimately met in Christ apart from sex. Yet, our sexuality serves as a physical reminder of this need. Sexuality in marriage can be a reflection of this holy intimacy with God.   What is a critical element of sexual addiction recovery?  Community. Bringing our pain and addiction into the light of fellowship provides strength for recovery. Addicts grow in empathy and accountability.  Why is empathy significant?  Sexual vice erodes empathy - the ability to feel with another person. Empathy wonderfully helps recover the addicted mind because it helps us healthily feel with people. When we walk in community, we see how our sin adversely affects others.  Say more about the connection between empathy and sexual health.  Empathy helps us develop compassion. Compassion is suffering with another person. Such compassion is an expression of love. In short, sexual addiction violates love for God, others and ourselves. Learning to love others well helps recovery.  Who might be the community the addicted connect with?  Prudence should be always taken when elevating our brokenness with others. Certainly, there are those we should and shouldn't share openly with. Open fellowship can be struck between any safe and trusted individual. Those close to us. There are also organized groups such as Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA).  Coach the community. What is required of them?  Communities need to be trustworthy and able to absorb brokenness without shutting down openness. Further, they need to learn how to speak truth into the life of the addicted. Compassion is needed to suffer alongside the addicted.  What are you learning in your profession as an addiction specialist?   Much research is indicating the effect pornography has on the brain and body. Much like drugs, sexual deviancy is changing our brains and bodies for the worse. Sexual addiction is a compulsion for sexual deviancy, yet it is always a choice. Compulsion and choice occur at the same time and do not diminish the other.  What resources do you recommend?  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a technique that attempts to slow us down enough to see why we are doing what we are doing. The intention is to learn ourselves well enough to catch our earliest thoughts that lead to unhelpful feelings and unwanted behaviors.  Personal Craziness Index is a resource that a person engages with over time to learn their patterns. The intention is to detect one's earliest unhealthy behavior.  Three circle exercise is another resource that helps organize behaviors into healthy and unhealthy zones for the purpose of understanding our behavior.  Identity statement exercise is an activity that leads a person in creating an identity statement for themselves. These identity statements help a person understand and believe more fully, who they are as a son or daughter of God.  Spiritual gifts assessment. This activity helps a person understand their spiritual giftings and how they might live more fully into these gifts. 

(Episode 352)  A betrayed partner wrote to us because, although her addict partner has recently become more proactive in recovery, she worries that her mother and friends now see her as weak, naive, or stupid for staying. Her mother previously left an addicted husband and later built a stable relationship, while her friends have traditionally held a strong “if he treats you badly, leave” position. That history creates enormous pressure, but another person's path doesn't have to become hers. Staying with an addict is not automatically a sign of weakness, just as leaving is not automatically proof of strength. What matters is whether the decision is informed, authentic, and grounded in reality rather than fear, denial, pressure, or desperation.At the same time, staying cannot mean minimizing what is actually happening. Her partner's willingness to eventually disclose slips matters, but waiting weeks or a month to tell the truth still reveals significant deficits in transparency and accountability. Real recovery is about much more than eventually confessing. It involves increasingly proactive honesty, understanding what led to slips or relapse, taking responsibility, engaging a recovery support system, developing empathy, and creating a concrete plan for change. A betrayed partner should not merely ask whether her partner is “trying”; she can look for a measurable upward trajectory in sobriety, honesty, emotional maturity, accountability, and relational safety over time.Perhaps most importantly, she does not have to decide today whether she will stay forever. Healthy commitment still includes agency and boundaries. She can choose the relationship today while retaining the right to reevaluate tomorrow based on her capacities, her values, her boundaries, and what her partner is actually doing. Friends and family may be motivated by genuine love and fear for her, and their perspective can be valuable, but they do not get to make the decision for her. Strength may sometimes mean leaving, and at other times it may mean staying with eyes wide open. The central question is not simply, “Am I staying?” but, “Can I remain in this relationship without abandoning myself, and is this relationship genuinely becoming healthier over time?”For a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to:  My Mother & Friends Think I'm Naive & Stupid for Staying with an Addict—Am I?!Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program at—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at:  Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at:  Reclaim Counseling Services

Heute reden wir über Co-Abhängigkeit, dieses umstrittene Phänomen, das manche Menschen zu befallen scheint, die mit Suchtkranken zusammen leben. Co-Abhängigkeit heißt für die einen, sich in einem vollkommen normalen Maß um eine andere Person zu sorgen und zu verzweifeln, wenn sie sich selbst verletzt, während die anderen darin eine obsessive Besessenheit von den Problemen anderer Leute sehen, in die Co-Abhängige sich verstricken, um sich nicht mit sich selbst beschäftigen zu müssen. Die Frage ist: Gibt es Co-Abhängigkeit überhaupt und wenn ja, was ist das genau? Wie ist das Konzept entstanden? Schadet der Begriff »co-abhängig« mehr als er nützt? Was gibt es für Alternativen im Umgang mit Angehörigen von Suchtkranken und wie kommt es, dass ein Modell mit Wurzeln in der 12-Schritte-Kultur der Dreißiger und einer Blütezeit in der Selbsthilfekultur der Siebziger Jahre heute unter Lifestyle-Psycholog:innen auf TikTok und Instagram wieder so rasend angesagt ist?QuellenCo-Abhängigkeit – ein hilfreiches Konzept? Alfred Uhl, Alexandra Puhm, 2007https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258697484_Co-Abhangigkeit_-_ein_hilfreiches_KonzeptThe Lived Experience of Codependency: an Interpretative Phenomenological AnalysisIngrid Bacon, Elizabeth McKay, Frances Reynolds & Anne McIntyre, 2018https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11469-018-9983-8Conceptual Models of Families Affected by Addiction and the AFINet ApproachRichard Velleman, Torkel Richert, Gallus Bischof & Alicia S. Ventura, 2025https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-82583-5_3Schluss mit der Co-AbhängigkeitMelody Beattie, 1986Codependency Is a Toxic Myth in Addiction RecoveryMaia Szalavitz, 2022, New York TimesLoving an Addict, While Caring for Myself: Readers react to a guest essay critical of the concept of codependency and tough loveNew York Times, 2022Patterns and Characteristics of Codependencecoda.orgWebseite Al-Anon Familiengruppenal-anon.deCo-Dependency in 45 SecondsNathalia Christensen @nathaliachristensen Hier findest du uns noch:Abonniere den SodaKlub Newsletter oder werde Mitglied im SodaKlubWerde Mitglied, unterstütze oder informiere dich über Recovery DeutschlandAbonniere Mias Newsletter Romanzen und FinanzenRECOVERY WALK am 12. September in DüsseldorfKontakt für Helfer:innen (keine Vorkenntnisse notwendig): daniela@recoverydeutschland.orgAllgemeiner Kontakt: Info@recoverydeutschland.orgSpendenkampagne: https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/170427-recovery-walk-2026Mia GatowMias Buch: »Rausch und Klarheit«Mias Newsletter: Romanzen und FinanzenMika DöringRecovery Deutschland e.V. Mikas Kunst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:13:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/735 http://relay.fm/penaddict/735 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley There's a new Kuru Toga Dive in town, and Brad is here to tell you all about it. He and Myke cover that, an interesting new Kickstarter, and are asked to give advice on the various stages of the stationery hobby. There's a new Kuru Toga Dive in town, and Brad is here to tell you all about it. He and Myke cover that, an interesting new Kickstarter, and are asked to give advice on the various stages of the stationery hobby. clean 3251 There's a new Kuru Toga Dive in town, and Brad is here to tell you all about it. He and Myke cover that, an interesting new Kickstarter, and are asked to give advice on the various stages of the stationery hobby. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2026 - YouTube

Dans le cadre du Podcasthon 2024, je recevais Nathalie Cougny.Elle est Présidente de l'association "Les maltraitance moi j'en parle !"Un sujet qui m'est cher comme vous le savez, et une association que j'avais envie de mettre à l'honneur.Et des sujets encore et toujours d'actualité, malheureusement. ⚠️ Ces contenus ne remplacent pas un suivi médical. Si tu es en difficulté, je t'encourage à te tourner vers des professionnels de santé.

The Anime Addicts discuss a topic titled, "Sequel Or Remake Seek Out". Do the Addicts want a sequel or do we need the remake to satisfy out cravings? Also, a review of Love Through a Prism! You can support the podcast in the following ways: Patreon: www.patreon.com/AAAPodcast Discord: www.AAADiscord.com Subscribe: www.aaapodcast.com/join Donations: www.aaapodcast.com/donate Thank you for your generosity and kindness

In this episode of Hell Has an Exit, Bryan sits down with Britt Andrews for an open conversation about addiction, recovery, mental health, trauma, spirituality, and finding purpose after decades in the adult entertainment industry. Britt has spent more than 35 years building a successful career, but behind that success was a much more complicated story. She opens up about childhood trauma, experimenting with drugs at a young age, surviving dangerous experiences with substance use, and the years she spent believing she didn't truly have a problem because she was still successful, working, and showing up for her responsibilities.  She also talks about something that often gets overlooked in conversations about addiction: high-functioning substance use. For Britt, being productive and successful made it harder to recognize the impact drugs and alcohol were having on her life. Even after finding recovery, she eventually relapsed and began watching her mental health deteriorate, which ultimately helped her realize she needed to return to the program.  Now celebrating 10 years in recovery, Britt shares how 12-step programs, therapy, spirituality, trauma work, boundaries, and addressing her workaholism helped change her life. She also explains why she chooses to be open about her career in recovery spaces, hoping others with similar backgrounds can walk into a room and know they aren't alone.  The conversation goes beyond getting clean. Britt and Bryan discuss what it means to actually build a life in recovery, confront the parts of yourself you've spent years avoiding, and eventually use your own experiences to help someone else. Today, Britt says one of the things that gives her the most fulfillment is supporting younger people in her industry, helping them protect their boundaries, mental health, and sense of self.  This is a conversation about surviving, healing, self-acceptance, and discovering that recovery can become much bigger than simply giving something up. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you are not alone. Recovery is possible.

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In this episode of the Addict to Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu welcomes Candice Furubayashi, a woman in long-term recovery whose journey began nearly nine and a half years ago at Mountain Peak Recovery. Candice shares how sponsorship, completing the Twelve Steps, participating in recovery-centered activities, and surrounding herself with supportive people helped her maintain sobriety and build a new way of life.Candice also discusses her transition from a demanding marketing career to yoga, Ayurvedic wellness, and substance use disorder counseling after experiencing burnout, stress, and physical symptoms. Now working at Watercourse Way Wellness, she and Coach Blu explore the importance of addressing core issues, staying connected to a recovery community, making time for play and wellness, and recognizing that lasting recovery cannot be maintained alone.This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is not only about stopping substance use. It is also about discovering balance, building meaningful connections, turning personal pain into purpose, and using lived experience to help others.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Candice's background01:59 Candice's early recovery and community involvement04:07 Transition from corporate marketing to holistic health05:50 The importance of support systems and sponsors08:06 The significance of balance and core issues in recovery09:47 Candice's journey into Ayurveda and holistic practices11:54 Handling stress and burnout in recovery14:02 The rule of thirds and the impact of loss in addiction16:11 The importance of purpose and sharing stories18:02 Candice's current work and future goals19:53 Self-discovery and continuous learning in recovery21:55 The role of holistic health in addiction recovery23:59 Imposter syndrome and personal growth26:09 Balancing mind, body, and spirit through Ayurveda28:11 The importance of self-awareness and reflection29:58 Candice's advice for those on their recovery journeyFor More Information https://watercoursewellness.org/Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

We would love to hear from you, follow this link to send us a message directly. Include a voice message and you might even be featured in a future episode! Sports gambling is no longer relegated to casinos in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. It's in your pocket, available to everyone—including kids—through apps, websites, and even online video games. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to discuss the potential impact of early exposure to gambling and what dads can do to help their kids understand the risks.Why This MattersKids need to understand how gambling works, why the odds favor the house, how gambling can become compulsive, and why hiding gambling or chasing losses can damage trust and relationships.Key Takeaways1. A study from Common Sense Media found that 36% of boys ages 11–17 reported gambling in the past year.2. Early exposure can normalize gambling and make risky behavior seem like harmless entertainment.3. Dads can help by talking openly about gambling, teaching how the odds work, paying attention to what kids are doing online, and creating an environment where kids can tell the truth.Practical Tips For Dads1. Start the conversation before there's a problem. Don't wait until you discover your child has placed a bet.Ask questions like:“Have you ever seen a sports betting ad?”“Do any of your friends talk about betting?”“What do you think about sports gambling?”“Have you ever seen gambling in a video game?”The goal isn't to interrogate your child. It's to make sure they know they can talk to you.2. Teach your kids how gambling actually works. Explain probability, odds, and the fact that gambling companies are designed to make money.3. Pay attention to what your kids are doing online. Know what games they play, what apps they use, what they're watching, and what their friends are talking about.4. Create an environment where your kids can tell the truth. Your child needs to know that if they make a bad decision, they can come to you.Important Episode Timestamps:[00:00] Are We Raising a Generation of Gamblers?[00:57] How Accessible Gambling Has Become[04:31] Kids' Developing Brains Make Gambling Especially Dangerous[07:16] Where Are Kids Actually Gambling and Do Dads Even Know?[09:35] The Real Consequences: Financial Damage, Shame, and Secrecy[13:40] Gambling Rewires the Brain and Even Losing Becomes a Hook15:43] Why Shame and Secrecy Are the Hidden Dangers Behind the Addiction[17:07] Start the Conversation Before It's a Problem[20:42] The House Always Wins[23:51] This Week's Pro Move: Have a 10-minute conversation with your kids about gambling this week. Don't make it a lecture. Ask what they've seen, what their friends are doing, and what they think about sports betting. Then tell them: “You will never be in trouble for coming to me and telling me the truth.”Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.If you or your child has a gambling problem, call or text 888-Admit-It (236-4848) for help. Gambling HelpAll Pro Dad ResourcesAre We Raising a Generation of Gambling Addicts?Do You Have a Gambling Problem?Common Sense Media – Betting on Boys: Understanding Gambling Among Adolescent BoysGambling Commission – 2025 Headline StatisticsJournal of Gambling Studies – Predicting Problem Gambling in Young MenConnect with Us:Ted Lowe on LinkedInBobby Lewis on LinkedInBJ Foster on LinkedInSubscribe on Apple PodcastsGet All Pro Dad merch!EXTRAS:Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

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 A Wake-Up Call from Naval Ravikant — and My Own Experience1. The Architecture of AddictionThe best brains in the world are not designing cures for cancer or solutions for poverty.They are designing social media algorithms to addict you.They know exactly how to hack your dopamine. They know when you are vulnerable. They know what triggers your fear, your anger, and your desire.And then they sell that attention to the highest bidder.You are not the customer. You are the product.When you feel bored, anxious, or overwhelmed, what do you do?Scroll social mediaEat industrial foodShop onlineConsume drugs (prescribed or not)These are not choices. They are programmed responses to a system that profits from your suffering.2. The Food You Eat Is Designed to Kill YouIndustrial food is not food.It is a chemical product designed to:Addict youMake you sickKeep you coming back for moreThe pharmaceutical industry owns the industrial food factories.Think about that.The same companies that sell you medicine to treat diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are the ones selling you the food that causes those diseases.It is not a conspiracy. It is a business model.3. The Medical System: Chronic Illness Is ProfitableWestern medicine is not designed to heal you.It is designed to manage your symptoms—for life.If you are healthy, you are not a customer. If you are chronically ill, you are a goldmine.The goal is to make you chronically ill so that you consume medicine forever.And it starts early.4. The Vaccine Crisis No One Is Talking AboutToday, a baby receives 8 vaccines within 3 months.A grown adult would struggle to survive that without getting sick.But here is what the American Medical Association (the highest authority for medical doctors) has stated:A child should not receive vaccines before the age of 8 years.After every vaccine, there should be a rest period of 3 months.We are ignoring our own medical guidelines.And the results are devastating:Statistic NumberAutistic children today 10%Chronically ill children today 65%These numbers are not normal. They are not natural. They are the result of a system that prioritizes profit over health.5. Politics: The Art of Selling DreamsPoliticians sell you dreams.They promise everything—and deliver nothing.The goal is not to govern. The goal is to win the election.People vote for the most attractive, charismatic, and entertaining candidate—regardless of their policies, their integrity, or their competence.A good politician has no chance to win anymore.Because a good politician tells the truth. And the truth is uncomfortable.The people do not want truth. They want comfort. They want promises. They want to feel good.And so they vote for lies—and then complain when the lies are exposed.6. The Solution: Reclaim Your AttentionThe modern world is designed to destroy you.But you do not have to let it.Here is what you can do—starting today:Action Why It WorksUse your phone only when necessary Break the addiction loopLearn to meditate Retrain your brain to focusPlay with your kids Build real connectionMake love with your spouse Nourish intimacyExercise your body Strengthen your physical foundationMake or learn music/art Activate your right brain—emotion, creativity, expressionThese are not distractions. These are the things that make life worth living.7. My Personal PracticeWhen I have to wait, I meditate.I repeat my mantra or the name of the Lord.I do this all day—every day.And twice a day, I meditate for 45 minutes.This is not religious ritual. This is mental hygiene.It keeps me grounded. It keeps me free. It keeps me from being pulled into the endless current of distraction.8. The Meaning of LifeWhat is the meaning of life?The question is more interesting than the answer.Everybody should explore it for themselves.There is no single answer that is correct for everybody.Ask this question yourself—and explore it deeply.Live a meaningful life—even without a mobile phone.That is the real challenge. And that is the real reward.9. A Final WarningYou are being programmed.Every day. Every moment.The system wants you asleep, distracted, addicted, and dependent.Do not let it win.Think for yourself.Question everything.Resist the easy path.Choose discomfort over convenience.Choose truth over comfort.That is how you stay human.10. A Challenge for YouFor the next 24 hours:Do not scroll social media.Eat only real food (not industrial).Spend 30 minutes in silence—no phone, no music, no distraction.Ask yourself: "What is the meaning of my life?"Your answer may surprise you.And it may just save you.My Video:  The Modern World Is Designed to Destroy You  https://youtu.be/8VqUNzmyzUgMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast5/The-Modern-World-Is-Designed-to-Destroy-You.mp3

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Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Schedule a FREE consultation call! https://calendly.com/realrecoverytalk/free-consultation-with-real-recovery-talk-team Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Want continued support/guidence for you and your loved one? Consider joining our FAMILY RECONNECT FAMILY! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect Your loved one isn't just saying these things. They're using them strategically — and most of the time they don't even realize it. Addicts and alcoholics figure out very early which emotional levers to pull to get the people who love them most to back off, bail them out, and keep enabling. And because it's your child, your spouse, or your closest person, it works every single time. In this episode Tom breaks down the five most common manipulation phrases used by addicts and alcoholics — where they come from, why they work, and exactly what to do when you hear them.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:29:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/734 http://relay.fm/penaddict/734 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley Listen up LAMY! You can just drop neonorange in some mid-level ballpoint pen and not in the Safari lineup. We expected this to be corrected, with haste. Brad and Myke also discuss what they are using, and some journaling conundrums each are having. Listen up LAMY! You can just drop neonorange in some mid-level ballpoint pen and not in the Safari lineup. We expected this to be corrected, with haste. Brad and Myke also discuss what they are using, and some journaling conundrums each are having. clean 3542 Listen up LAMY! You can just drop neonorange in some mid-level ballpoint pen and not in the Safari lineup. We expected this to be corrected, with haste. Brad and Myke also discuss what they are using, and some journaling conundrums each are having. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

In this week's episode, Coach Blu introduces the first four principles of the Addict to Athlete Personal Recovery Playbook. He explores the race-and-replace philosophy, what to do when you hit a figurative wall, and how to transform the mess of addiction into a meaningful message of recovery.Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.https://www.AddictToAthlete.orgNeed Additional Help, Coach Blu counselor and mental health therapist to schedule a appointment with Coach Blu go to Blu@AddicttoAthlete.org

Brandon Hall joins the podcast to talk about his group the Michigan Layout Addicts, how they formed and have evolved over the years and what draws people to layout hunt the Great Lakes for diver ducks!

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LAURA EIMAN was a sugar addict and junk food junkie for 45 years. She says, "I shouldn't be alive today. My epitaph would have read "Death by doughnuts and Dove Bars." 23 years ago, overweight, newly divorced, without direction and unemployed, I began studying the mindset of Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and Greek philosophers. I developed a unique, mental confidence program to overcome my negative attitude, lack of direction and life-threatening sugar addiction for good. Wow, did I get results! I started winning in many areas of my life.  Today at age 70, I am 23 years off sugar and junk food. I continue to win in many areas of my life because daily I possess an invincible confidence in myself. I think like a Navy SEAL and practice the "never quit" habits of Olympians. " www.lauraeiman.com

In this episode of The Agents of Recovery Coach Blu and Coach Wendell explore the complex dynamics of attachment styles and their impact on relationships, especially in recovery. They discuss how early childhood experiences shape adult behaviors, how attachment styles influence emotional responses, and practical ways to foster secure attachments.Listen as they explore secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful, avoidant attachment styles. They take a deep dive into their own specific understanding of what attachment styles Dave themselves are dealing with in this very real and very intimate conversation.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest01:54 The influence of childhood attachment on adult relationships03:50 Understanding anxious attachment and its signs07:03 The role of early bonding and generational trauma10:10 Attachment styles and nervous system responses12:51 Differences between anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment styles17:05 How past experiences shape current relationship behaviors22:01 Strategies for developing secure attachments28:00 The importance of self-awareness and communication34:04 Practical tips for managing attachment triggers41:06 The ongoing journey of growth and self-discoveryJoin Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathletePlease visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.https://www.AddictToAthlete.orgBlu@AddictToAhlete.OrgWendell@AddictToAthlete.Org

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:29:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/733 http://relay.fm/penaddict/733 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley The real uniball undercover agent appears on this episode, and for once it's not Brad! Myke has new pens, and Brad has thoughts on the current state of the fountain pen market. The real uniball undercover agent appears on this episode, and for once it's not Brad! Myke has new pens, and Brad has thoughts on the current state of the fountain pen market. clean 3800 The real uniball undercover agent appears on this episode, and for once it's not Brad! Myke has new pens, and Brad has thoughts on the current state of the fountain pen market. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Ariel Moore lost nearly everything - her home, her freedom, and even her child. But that's not where her story ends. In this episode, Ariel sits down with Bill to talk about how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, what it looks like to be restored rather than just recovered, and why she believes God didn't save her just for herself. If you’re at a low point in your life and looking for a little hope, this episode is for you. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.org Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel Moore lost nearly everything - her home, her freedom, and even her child. But that's not where her story ends. In this episode, Ariel sits down with Bill to talk about how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, what it looks like to be restored rather than just recovered, and why she believes God didn't save her just for herself. If you’re at a low point in your life and looking for a little hope, this episode is for you. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.org Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. Obviously, I'll need to introduce why I'm the best person to explain this concept and how I did my research. After that, I dive into the core of he episode: the research. The Ultimate Guide To Spotting AI Generated Text That Every Writer Needs To Read. That title already has two tells: Title case : every word capitalised, which conveniently cannot be read out loud Hyperbole : a promise of ultimacy, for a ten minute podcast For most of this episode I am not myself, I am the machine, and every sentence I say is an example of the thing it describes. This page is the key to that part of the show: the tells in the order you hear them, with what they sound like in the recording. Most names come from tropes.fyi , so you can look them up there and get the longer explanation. As also stated in the podcast: these aren't errors. They are ordinary figures of speech that human writers have used for centuries. The tell is the density. Part one: Vocabulary Prestige vocabulary : words nobody uses out loud. e.g. delve, harness, utilise, robust, foster Grand nouns for ordinary things : e.g. tapestry, landscape, realm, ecosystem, paradigm Magic adverbs : imply significance, carry no information. e.g. quietly, fundamentally, arguably, remarkably Avoiding the verb "to be" : plain "is" swapped for something that sounds busier. e.g. serves as, stands as, represents, marks Invented concept labels : an abstract problem noun (trap, creep, paradox, inversion) welded onto a domain word, then used as if it were established. e.g. "the fluency trap", "prestige creep" Vague attributions : authority without a name. e.g. "experts agree", "industry reports suggest", "observers have noted" Appeal to familiarity : consensus claimed rather than proven. e.g. "a classic", "famously", "as we all know" Promotional register : describing turns into selling. e.g. unlocks, seamless, unprecedented Part two: Sentence shapes Negative parallelism : the "it's not X, it's Y" pattern, and the most reported tell of all. e.g. "This isn't a stylistic quirk, it's a structural signature." Not X. Not Y. Just Z. : the same move tripled, building tension for a reveal that needed none. e.g. "Not a habit. Not a tic. A tell." Sets of three : one tricolon is elegant, three in a row is a stuck needle. e.g. "it arrives in threes, it lands in threes, it exhausts in threes" Short punchy fragments : emphasis manufactured by full stops instead of earned by content. e.g. "Short. Parallel. Relentless." Self-answered questions : asks what nobody asked, answers it immediately. e.g. "The problem? Nobody asked." Anaphora : the same sentence opening until it becomes furniture. e.g. "They open sentences the same way. They open the next one the same way." Trailing "-ing" analysis : shallow significance bolted onto a finished sentence. e.g. "highlighting its enduring importance", "reflecting broader trends" False ranges : "from X to Y" where there is no scale and no middle. e.g. "from cesspit to citation" Filler transitions : connect nothing to nothing. e.g. "it's worth noting", "importantly", "notably" The interjection reflex : every sentence broken in half, whatever the punctuation. e.g. em-dash, double hyphen, comma pair, colon Comma-clipped tail : a short phrase hung off a comma instead of landing the point. e.g. "above the content, and save." Part three: Tone Manufactured suspense : the buildup arrives, the revelation does not. e.g. "here's the thing", "here's the kicker" Patronising analogy : teacher mode, uninvited. e.g. "think of it as a Swiss Army knife for condescension" Forced figurative language : a metaphor picked for cleverness rather than clarity. e.g. "Picture a bicycle. Now picture that the bicycle is prose." Stakes inflation : everything is historic. e.g. "a pivotal moment in the evolution of reading itself" False vulnerability : honesty performed, never risked. e.g. "let me be honest with you here. Genuinely honest." Assertion in place of evidence : e.g. "history is unambiguous on this point", "the evidence is clear" "Imagine a world where..." : the futurism sales pitch, pleasant outcomes if you accept the premise. e.g. "imagine a world where every paragraph carries a quiet intelligence" Quotable one-liners : slide bait that survives being pulled out of context because it never had any. e.g. "Every bite is a chance to be here, now, fully." The collaborative "we" : one author, plural pronoun. e.g. "we will unpack each one in turn" Sycophancy : not a figure of speech but a training artefact, and the fastest way to spot raw chatbot output. e.g. "What a genuinely profound question." Part four: Formatting Title case headings : see the top of this page Bullet lists where prose would do : the document turns into a slide deck. e.g. this page, from here to the bottom Bold-first bullets : every item opens with a bolded keyword and a colon. e.g. yes, also this page, I know Emoji as punctuation : rocket for aspiration, key for insight, sparkles because the paragraph ended Em-dashes : mid-sentence, twice, sometimes three times, where a comma would have done the job The find and replace tell : double hyphens everywhere, because someone removed the character and kept the habit Unicode decoration : arrows and curly quotes nobody typed on a keyboard. e.g. Input → Processing → Output One thought per line : paragraphs abolished. e.g. "It happened. Alone. On a Tuesday." Part five: Composition Announce then answer : says what the text is about to do instead of doing it. e.g. "This guide will explore what those signs look like." Rapid-fire historical analogies : authority borrowed from a list, with no argument underneath. e.g. "Marconi. Sony. Apple. Print, radio, web, mobile." The metaphor that will not end : e.g. the garden that stays a garden for six sentences, then becomes a north star that moves the needle Self-echo : a word from earlier returning as if it were being paid off, when it is the same narrow vocabulary surfacing again One point diluted : the same idea in five coats, sounding like progress. e.g. "put differently", "to rephrase", "in other words" Fractal summaries : every section summarises itself, including the one you are inside. e.g. "In this section we explored composition." The tie-back : closes by looping the answer back to the original question, long after the point was made. e.g. "So, to answer your question..." Concede and dismiss : e.g. "despite its fluency, it faces challenges typical of automated systems. Despite those challenges, it endures." Signposted conclusion : competent writing does not need to announce that it is ending. e.g. "in conclusion", "to sum up", "in summary" The conclusion that refuses to end : clause stacked on clause, quieter and more meaningful each time. e.g. "the real AI generated text was the paragraphs we scrolled past along the way" Engagement bait : e.g. "Agree?" plus a pointing emoji Tells on the list that did not fit in the episode The recording would have run to forty minutes. These are worth knowing anyway. Reasoning leak : the text narrating its own decisions instead of just making them. e.g. "I want to be exact about my own role here." Premise stacking : a paragraph of evidence in front of the point, so the point has been made twice before it arrives Compulsive counting : states the number of items before listing them. e.g. "Five things we wish to discuss" Excessive enumeration : a listicle disguised as prose. e.g. "The first wall is... The second wall is..." Belaboring the unnecessary : defending a minor point against an objection nobody was going to raise Synonym cycling : refusing to repeat a noun. e.g. the dashboard, then the interface, then the portal, then the analytics hub Wh-headings : the default shape a model reaches for when naming a section. e.g. "What this means", "Why it matters" Content duplication : the same paragraph appearing twice, because the model lost track of what it had written Why this is not a detector guide Liang, Yuksekgonul, Mao, Wu and Zou, Stanford, published in Patterns (Cell Press) on 10 July 2023. Seven commercial GPT detectors were run over 91 TOEFL essays written by non-native English speakers and 88 US eighth grade essays. Average false positive rate on the TOEFL essays: 61.3 percent. 89 of the 91 essays were flagged as AI generated by at least one detector. All seven agreed on 18 of them. The US eighth grade essays came back near perfect. Plainer word choice, lower perplexity, reads as machine to the software. Feeding the TOEFL essays through ChatGPT with the prompt "enhance the word choices to sound more like that of a native speaker" dropped the false positive rate to 11.6 percent. So the way to stop being accused of writing like a machine was to have a machine rewrite you. Do not take my word for it, the paper is open access: https://www.cell.com/patterns/fulltext/S2666-3899(23)00130-7 Preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.02819 The pointers, for real Write with things in it: names, dates, prices, the model number of the drive that died. Say something a machine has no way to know, because it happened to you. Be willing to be wrong out loud. Keep one weird sentence that your editor would cut. Links and references The list this episode leaned on: tropes.fyi , by ossama.is The detector study: Liang et al., "GPT detectors are biased against non-native English writers", Patterns, 2023 "Not an Addict", K's Choice, 1995. It's not a habit, it's cool, I feel alive. "Friends, Romans, countrymen" and "I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him": Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, act 3 scene 2 "Veni, vidi, vici", attributed to Julius Caesar by Suetonius and Plutarch Over to you There is a comment section under this episode. Tell me which tell I missed, and which one you are guilty of. Better yet, record it. Read your worst, most machine sounding paragraph out loud and post it to Hacker Public Radio. The queue is always hungry. Provide feedback on this episode.

If you spend the next thirty minutes with me, you'll uncover the hidden dangers of TikTok Shop that could be costing you money. Most sellers think TikTok Shop is just another social media channel, but it's an addictive ecosystem designed to keep you scrolling and spending. I read a Kansas City Star piece that highlighted how TikTok Shop fundamentally changes consumer behavior by blending social proof with urgency. By listening, you'll learn three concrete moves to use TikTok Shop without bleeding your margins: build trust through consistency, engage your audience authentically, and avoid the chaos of impulsive selling. Now is the time to act. If you're feeling overwhelmed by too many platforms, this episode will help you make sense of it all. Tune in to sharpen your strategy and protect your bottom line. Keywords include TikTok Shop strategy, social media selling, and ecommerce margins. Don't miss this episode of The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast. Implement with us. Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com: https://voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep379

Aujourd'hui, Joëlle Dago-Serry, coach de vie, Abel Boyi, éducateur, et Didier Giraud, éleveur de bovins, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how do I get a PAC code when there's multiple numbers on my account? Will I be protected by Section 75 if I part-pay with vouchers? Should I move savings for my child into an ISA? Is there a service to stop an addict accessing loans and credit cards? We also have a success, where Hannah tells us how she passed Martin's advice to a friend, and saved her £540 on her mobile and broadband! Plus, Matt asks Martin how he organises his wardrobe.If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!). So, if you've always wanted to know how many hours a day he spends on his phone, what his go-to karaoke song is, or you have a very complicated question about your finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

The Anime Addicts take two similar-ish shows that came out around the same time and debate which one is superior! Then the Addicts do a review on the greatest anime of all time, Frieren Season 2! You can support the podcast in the following ways: Patreon: www.patreon.com/AAAPodcast Discord: www.AAADiscord.com Subscribe: www.aaapodcast.com/join Donations: www.aaapodcast.com/donate Thank you for your generosity and kindness

In this episode of Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell explore intimacy versus isolation, Erik Erikson's crucial stage of psychosocial development. They discuss how genuine intimacy reaches far beyond the physical aspects of a relationship it is built through vulnerability, trust, respect, emotional safety, and consistent connection.Together, they examine what it means to remain present with a loved one through both the good times and the difficult moments, creating a relationship grounded in honesty, compassion, and shared growth.Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the topic of intimacy and healing01:53 The importance of vulnerability and emotional safety05:02 How past trauma impacts present relationships07:55 The concept of 'into me see' and its significance11:49 Messiness and vulnerability in relationships15:08 The power of honesty and acceptance19:53 Modeling healthy conflict resolution24:57 The stages of development and midlife growth29:52 The role of scars and shame in healing35:04 The importance of authenticity and presence40:05 The journey of healing and embracing imperfectionshttps://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathletePlease visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/732 http://relay.fm/penaddict/732 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley There are new pens and products to be seen and discussed this week, but will you see any of them at your local Pelikan Hub? Who can say. There are new pens and products to be seen and discussed this week, but will you see any of them at your local Pelikan Hub? Who can say. clean 4234 There are new pens and products to be seen and discussed this week, but will you see any of them at your local Pelikan Hub? Who can say. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code penaddict50off Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get $10 off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux takes a call from a man who says he is a gambling addict, has a long stutter, and still lives with his father after 15 years of shame and debt. He looks at the caller's strict and sometimes violent childhood, the bullying, and the family pattern of wanting something for nothing, then ties the gambling back to a search for the care that was missing early on.JOIN ME IN NASHVILLE SEPTEMBER 12! https://wordwardebate.com/Use code STEFAN for 10% off!GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

0:00 Intro1:24 Dr. Mark E. Shaw13:00 Wrap upTAC Coffee Co. has officially launched! Now you can enjoy great coffee while supporting the ministry of The Addiction Connection. Every bag purchased is a practical way to help us bring the Hope of the Gospel to the Heart of Addiction. Order Today: https://bit.ly/TAC-COFFEE Dr. Mark E. Shaw — Nocatee Pastor of Counseling @ First Baptist Church Jacksonville, FLStream the video library for the addiction counselor.COUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/

(Episode 348)  A betrayed partner who has a history of neglect, abuse, people-pleasing, or self-abandonment may find it especially difficult to identify and defend her own wants, needs, and boundaries after betrayal. She may feel compelled to logically justify every boundary, educate her addict partner about betrayal trauma, remind him to work recovery, and provide affection even when she does not genuinely feel safe or connected. But recovery requires a healthier division of responsibility. While the betrayed partner should communicate her unique experience and tell her partner what creates or destroys safety for her, she should not have to become his teacher, therapist, recovery coach, or primary source of motivation.For the addict, lasting recovery must progressively shift from being partner-driven to internally motivated. Fear of divorce, consequences, or a partner's anger may initially bring someone into recovery, but those external pressures are rarely enough to sustain long-term change. The recovering addict needs to develop his own reasons for becoming honest, emotionally mature, empathetic, and sexually healthy. Part of that responsibility includes proactively educating himself about betrayal trauma, integrity abuse, deception, relational safety, and the impact his behaviors have had on his partner. A betrayed partner can certainly share resources or explain what resonates with her, but inviting him to learn is very different from carrying responsibility for whether he actually learns and changes.This same principle applies to boundaries, affection, and sexuality. A betrayed partner does not need an airtight argument before she is allowed to say that something feels unsafe, nor is she obligated to provide physical affection simply because her partner wants it. If affection feels like self-betrayal, slowing down may actually benefit both partners by allowing the betrayed partner to reconnect with her authentic self and giving the addict an opportunity to examine whether his desire for affection is rooted in healthy connection or unhealthy codependency, reassurance-seeking, entitlement, or emotional regulation. Ultimately, healing becomes possible when each person takes ownership of what belongs to them: the betrayed partner discovers and expresses her authentic voice, boundaries, wants, and needs, while the addict takes responsibility for his recovery, education, empathy, and growth.For a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to:   Is it My Job to Educate My Addict Partner about My Betrayal Trauma & My Boundaries?Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program at—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at:  Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at:  Reclaim Counseling Services

In this episode, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell discuss how addiction often reveals itself through patterns such as secrecy, defensiveness, isolation, broken promises, emotional reactivity, and continued substance use or compulsive behavior despite negative consequences. They explore the importance of looking beyond a single incident and recognizing how these behaviors affect relationships, responsibilities, health, and personal values. The conversation also highlights self-awareness as a foundation for recovery, learning to identify emotions, triggers, cravings, and the unmet needs beneath addictive behavior.They also examine how honest, respectful communication can reduce defensiveness and strengthen trust. By expressing feelings clearly, listening without judgment, accepting responsibility, and making specific requests, individuals can address conflict more effectively. Blu and Wendell emphasize that vulnerability is not weakness; it is the willingness to acknowledge fear, shame, uncertainty, and the need for support while still taking responsibility for personal choices. Ultimately, recovery involves replacing avoidance with honesty, developing healthier coping strategies, and consistently choosing actions that align with the person one wants to become.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:52 Signs of behavioral addiction and secrecy04:54 The role of device privacy and reactions to questions10:03 Communication strategies and vulnerability14:47 Understanding triggers and internal shifts19:48 Concealment, betrayal, and shame24:51 The cycle of addiction and relapse autopsy29:55 Healing through curiosity and self-awareness40:12 The importance of community and support50:09 Finding awe and joy in recovery55:08 Conclusion and resources for recoveryJoin Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathletePlease visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

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Sugar isn't just a habit; it's one of the most addictive substances in our diet, and most of us don't even realize how much we're consuming. In this episode, I'm breaking down my simple, four-step method for kicking a sugar addiction for good, without feeling deprived.I'll show you exactly where sugar hides on food labels (hint: it's not where you think), teach you the quick math trick that reveals the real sugar content in any packaged food, and explain why "healthier" sugars like honey, agave, and coconut sugar are still sugar. I'm also breaking down why some fruits are secretly loaded with fructose, which ones are safer bets, and why fruit today isn't the same fruit your grandparents ate.I'll get personal too, sharing my own history with Diet Coke addiction and why artificial sweeteners can trick your brain into craving more sugar, not less. Plus, my go-to sugar substitutes, the dark chocolate brand I actually trust, and the "healthy Coke" recipe I first shared years ago that still holds up today.If you've ever felt like sugar has a grip on you, this episode gives you a real, sustainable path out — one small step at a time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike, Eric, and Darren as they delve into the world of external storage to answer Darren's questions about DAS vs NAS, RAID configurations, fast storage for portability, and answer listener Alex and Sharon's question about maintaining multiple Photos libraries while traveling the globe. Mike shares a FMEO Quick Tip for transcribing audio in Voice Memos. We wrap up with Mike's Essential App pick: Jet Set Willy .Net!

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:28:00 GMT http://relay.fm/penaddict/731 http://relay.fm/penaddict/731 Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley The Endless Maze Fountain Pen arrived on Brad's desk, it's Hobonichi SZN, and Myke enjoys fruit. There's a lot of great stationery chat this week - come join us! The Endless Maze Fountain Pen arrived on Brad's desk, it's Hobonichi SZN, and Myke enjoys fruit. There's a lot of great stationery chat this week - come join us! clean 3485 The Endless Maze Fountain Pen arrived on Brad's desk, it's Hobonichi SZN, and Myke enjoys fruit. There's a lot of great stationery chat this week - come join us! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Retro 51 Fruit Series – Instagram Banana Knife - Instagram Pilot AIRSTEP Mechanical Pencil Review — The Pen Addict MAZE - The End of Boring Fountain Pens – Kickstarter I think my Endless Maze Pen arrived? - Pen Addict - YouTube Pilot Iroshizuku To-ro Fountain Pen Ink Review — The Pen Addict A Hobonichi Preview Chat + Flip-Thru of my Techos! - Toxmot - YouTube Hobonichi Techo 2027 Official Website TSUKI no IRO | Hobonichi Techo Hobonichi Stencils - Hobonichi Techo 2027 Hobonichi Techo Store - Tokyo Station Branch (Gransta Tokyo) opening on September 16! | Hobonichi Techo 2027 Preview - Fun Stuff - Hobonichi Techo Hello Kitty | Hobonichi Techo 2027 Delta Duna Reflection Pool | Limited Italian Fountain Pen | Pen Chalet Maiora Aqua de Mar | Premium Italian Collector Fountain Pen | Pen Chalet Penlux Elite Black Knight Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet Diamine Teal Edition 50ml Fountain Pen Ink – Pen Chalet Blackwing Vol. 143 - Frida Kahlo Collection Analog Defaults — The Pen Addict

There are things you've done that you wish you could take back. Choices you regret. Sins you're ashamed of. Parts of your story you wish no one knew. And even after you've repented, there can still be a voice inside that says: “God may forgive you…but He can't really love you the same.” Guys, that is a lie. This week in our Power Made Perfect series, we move from repentance to reconciliation. Repentance is when we turn around and head back toward the Father. Reconciliation is what happens when we discover who is waiting for us when we get there. Just like the prodigal son, we can come home expecting to be treated like a servant. But the Father says: No. You are still my son. In this week's episode, John covers:

Meghan's guest this week is journalist Michael Powell, a staff writer at The Atlantic and longtime former New York Times reporter whom she has admired for years for his willingness to report on thorny, third-rail cultural topics. She talked with him about his recent reporting on chronic street homelessness, drug addiction, and the real-world consequences of progressive governance. Specifically, they discussed how the "harm reduction" model plays out in cities like Burlington and Seattle, and why mainstream media newsrooms have become so hesitant to cover complex cultural realities.   This conversation covers:   The Reality of "Harm Reduction": How an approach born during the AIDS crisis expanded into policies that enable public fentanyl use while leaving working-class neighborhoods to deal with the fallout. Navigating the "Third Rail" Beat: What Michael learned covering sensitive cultural flashpoints—from campus racial controversies to gender sports eligibility—at The New York Times. Ideology vs. Lived Experience: The disconnect between well-meaning policy rhetoric and the daily struggles of local residents, parents, and small business owners. The Culture of Modern Newsrooms: Why institutional conformity, luxury beliefs, and fear of social media backlash stifle honest journalism—and why independent inquiry matters.   Read Michael Powell's writing for The Atlantic:

This week on the Agents of Recovery, Coach Blu and Coach Wendell explore the complex nature of anger, its roots in past wounds, and how understanding it can lead to recovery and personal growth. They discuss practical ways to regulate emotions, heal inner wounds, and transform anger into a tool for positive change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Emotional Healing and Anger07:01 Understanding Anger as a Fear Reaction15:08 The Impact of Suppressing Emotions25:34 Healing the Inner Child to Break Cycles45:11 Recognizing Triggers and Regulating Responses54:45 The Power of Curiosity and Self-Awareness55:37 Practical Steps for Emotional Regulation and RecoveryContact us at:Blu@AddictToAthlete.orgWendell@AddictToAthlete.org Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety!https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathletePlease visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts.https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

We're answering a heartbreaking listener question from a woman who survived a severely abusive relationship, one that included manipulation, threats, and abandonment during her pregnancy, and is now trying to figure out how to move forward knowing she may never get justice, accountability, or an apology, especially watching her ex seemingly land on his feet. Then we shift to a listener wondering if her parents' frequent casino trips have crossed the line from hobby into addiction, and how to bring up the fact that she and her kids would love to see them more, without it turning into a fight. We also play a voicemail from a listener with nearly 700 skydiving jumps under her belt, trying to convince us to finally give it a shot. A heads-up: this episode touches on abuse, addiction, and suicide threats. If any of this hits close to home, please take care while listening. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Find us on TikTok: @radioamy Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.