Podcasts about Addiction

Love can feel intoxicating. The chemistry, the obsession, the constant thinking about someone, the emotional highs and lows. But just because love feels intense does not mean it is healthy. In this episode, John Kim explores one of the most important relationship questions you can ask yourself: Is your love acting like a drug, or is it becoming medicine? He breaks down how love can become something you use to regulate your worth, soothe your anxiety, or escape yourself. He also explains how healthy love, while not always comfortable, can become a powerful place for self-awareness, healing, and growth. John unpacks the difference between addictive love and healing love, why intensity is not always intimacy, and how attachment wounds can disguise themselves as chemistry. He also shares what needs to happen for love to shift from something that destabilizes you to something that helps you become more grounded, honest, and self-connected. If you have ever confused passion with pain, chased reassurance, or lost yourself trying to hold onto a relationship, this episode will help you look at love more clearly. A self-check for your relationship Your internal state Do I feel anxious more than I feel grounded in this connection or relationship? Do I need reassurance often to feel okay? Do I feel a high when they lean in and a crash when they pull back? Do I think about them more than I feel connected to myself? Your behaviorDo I change how I show up based on how they are acting?Do I overgive, overtext, or overexplain when I feel distance?Do I ignore things that do not feel right to keep the connection?Do I try to manage how they see me instead of just being myself? Your relationship to discomfortWhen I feel triggered, do I reach for them instead of sitting with myself?Do I avoid conflict to keep things good?Do I stay longer than I should because of potential?Do I confuse intimacy with intensity? Your clarityDo I know where I stand, or am I often guessing?Am I in love with who they are or who I hope they will become?Am I choosing them, or am I trying to be chosen? Your identityDo I feel more like myself in this relationship or less?Am I proud of how I show up here?If this ended today, would I feel broken or grounded in myself? Final questionIn this relationship, am I trying to feel better, or am I trying to become better?

Host Sarah welcomes Dr. Sarah Pugh for a wide-ranging Part 1 conversation touching on listener questions and current wellness themes. They discuss viral AI-generated social media accounts pushing cheap, vague weight-loss or supplement offers via Amazon links, and why people should be cautious. The conversation moves into addiction patterns (alcohol, food, nicotine, phone use), comfort eating, and weight-loss plateaus tied to low leptin, chronic dieting, and overexercising, emphasizing consistency, rhythm, light exposure, earlier dinners, and earlier bedtimes. They reference tools and labs including 4-point cortisol testing, CBCs, insulin and leptin ranges, sauna use and binder cautions, and how illness can distort labs. They also cover individual differences in diet (fiber, estrogen clearance), hair changes, traditional practices, deuterium and hydrogen inhalation, and how stress, light, and environment can shift the microbiomeLinks Mentioned in the video:Dr. Sara Pugh's Substack - https://substack.com/@busysuperhuman Sarah Kleiner's Substack - https://substack.com/@sarahkleinerwellnessFree Blueprint info session sign up - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/blueprint-live-info-sessionBlueprint LIVE (Starts first week of MAY) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/83DnpN2o?coupon_code=EARLYMAYBlueprint On Demand - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/2oECuhhC/checkout All Courses & Protocols (Sarah Kleiner) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/store Sarah Kleiner's free product guide (all my favorite things) - https://canva.link/vqycebyg1ulkohf Dr. Sara's Retreat Waitlist - https://get.busysuperhuman.com/optin1769620703739 All Courses (Dr. Sara Pugh) - https://busysuperhuman.com/courses-coaching/ _________Sponsored By:→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide.→ Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code SARAHK at https://cowboycolostrum.com/SARAHK→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/_________Timestamp:00:00 AI Influencers and Amazon Links00:53 Podcast Intro and Disclaimers03:53 Addictions and Comfort Eating09:14 Leptin Reset and Metabolic Rhythm16:26 Labs Stress and Modern Mitigation37:53 Super Collagen Bone Broth39:17 Organ Meats and Culture42:00 Spotting AI Wellness Scams54:31 Detox Binders and Sauna Safety58:23 Deuterium Sleep and Microbiome——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3980: Anthony Ongaro explores how Facebook subtly hijacks attention through habit loops and constant interruptions, turning a simple tool into a daily compulsion. He offers a spectrum of practical strategies, from small friction tweaks to full digital detox, to help you regain control and use technology more intentionally. Listening through these ideas reveals how small changes can dramatically improve focus, presence, and mental clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/facebook-addiction/ Quotes to ponder: "Facebook is a tool that just like any other, should benefit us when we use it." "At the surface, Facebook is a tool, not inherently good or bad, but its impact on our lives is determined by how we use it." "If you feel like you're losing the battle against the Facebook addiction twitch, there is help." Episode references: FB Purity: https://www.fbpurity.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the patterns you formed surviving a chaotic childhood still running your life today? Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Tian Dayton—trauma expert, psychodramatist, and author of Growing Up with Addiction—about how addiction doesn't just happen to one person, it happens to the whole family, and why healing the wounds it leaves behind requires more than insight. It requires discipline.This conversation offers genuine transmission—not just concepts about awakening, but the palpable presence of realized teachers exploring the growing edge of spiritual understanding together. Originally aired on Sounds True One.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The internet didn’t invent sin, but it did put it in your pocket. Porn and online gambling exploded together. Same covetousness. Same liturgy. Gambling is gay economics. Fruitless risk without work. Legalized covetousness and theft, packaged as entertainment. The house always wins. The system is hard‑wired to strip wealth from fools. Our fathers banned gaming houses, disciplined gamblers, and called it theft in public. We legalized it. Lotteries as “voluntary taxation.” Casinos as “jobs.” Sports betting in every game break. Bankruptcies. Broken marriages. Domestic violence. Addiction. Suicide. A slot machine in every pocket. A nation catechized into random luck instead of providence. Chance instead of covenant. Gambling is economic sodomy. It does not build homes. It does not strengthen families. It does not bless nations. It trains men to seek gain without work. Now the question is: How does a nation crawl out of such a deep pit?

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3980: Anthony Ongaro explores how Facebook subtly hijacks attention through habit loops and constant interruptions, turning a simple tool into a daily compulsion. He offers a spectrum of practical strategies, from small friction tweaks to full digital detox, to help you regain control and use technology more intentionally. Listening through these ideas reveals how small changes can dramatically improve focus, presence, and mental clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/facebook-addiction/ Quotes to ponder: "Facebook is a tool that just like any other, should benefit us when we use it." "At the surface, Facebook is a tool, not inherently good or bad, but its impact on our lives is determined by how we use it." "If you feel like you're losing the battle against the Facebook addiction twitch, there is help." Episode references: FB Purity: https://www.fbpurity.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3980: Anthony Ongaro explores how Facebook subtly hijacks attention through habit loops and constant interruptions, turning a simple tool into a daily compulsion. He offers a spectrum of practical strategies, from small friction tweaks to full digital detox, to help you regain control and use technology more intentionally. Listening through these ideas reveals how small changes can dramatically improve focus, presence, and mental clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/facebook-addiction/ Quotes to ponder: "Facebook is a tool that just like any other, should benefit us when we use it." "At the surface, Facebook is a tool, not inherently good or bad, but its impact on our lives is determined by how we use it." "If you feel like you're losing the battle against the Facebook addiction twitch, there is help." Episode references: FB Purity: https://www.fbpurity.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Travis a Text MessageToday I'm joined by Josh Benedetto, author of the new book "The Long Road Home". Josh comes on to share his experiences as a new hunter and to tell his powerful story of overcoming addiction. Click the link below to check out Josh's book on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0eH2w9yDTo support our ministry please check out our hats and 1/4 zips here: https://shedding-light-outdoors.square.site/

How does one Jam Econo? Baxie talks to the legendary Mike Watt! Since forming The Minutemen with the late D. Boon in 1980 Mike Watt has become one of the busiest and most respected bass players ever. He's repeatedly been listed as one of the all-time greats by the NME, The LA Weekly, and Bass Player Magazine (who awarded him their lifetime achievement award in 2008.) Watt has played with The Stooges, fIREHOSE, members of Sonic Youth, Eddie Vedder, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl from Nirvana, Flea, the Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction, and literally dozens and dozens more. Watt talks about all of that, the “movement”, and “We Jam Econo”. This is a truly WILD interview, and I can't wait to have him back on! Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.

HIGHER POWER / LOWER POWER. God & Satan, do they go to meetings? Can we talk about them in recovery? The historical and biblical context, and practical advice for dealing with temptations and spiritual influences. LET'S GET CONTROVERSIAL, WE DARE YA! Closing Song: Dear John Letter to the Devil by Keith Green. Key Topics ·         Historical and biblical context of higher and lower powers in AA·         References to the Bible and demonic influences·         Practical advice for dealing with temptations and spiritual warfare  #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction

Many people love to eat ultra-processed foods. Think about those crispy French fries, or the delicious strawberry milkshake. Ultra-processed foods are heavily changed from their original form and made mostly in factories rather than kitchens. Instead of simple ingredients you might recognize—like flour, eggs, or milk—these foods often contain long lists of additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, and chemicals designed to improve taste, texture, and shelf life.Ashley Gearhardt, a University of Michigan psychology professor, studies how addictive processes may drive overeating. She joins the Michigan Minds podcast to share her insights on the impact of these foods on a global level and what drives over-consumption. "Many of those products are delivering these unnaturally intense and concentrated combos of rapidly absorbable carbohydrates and added fats," she explained. "That combination just does not exist in nature, and our brain never evolved to handle that amount of intense reward stimulation in a food."But it doesn't stop there. Gearhardt explains that the food industry uses special ingredients and descriptions to “wake up” your brain and make food taste more exciting. Scientists can create strong flavors—like something that tastes like a strawberry—even if there's no real strawberry in it. For example, the Froot Loops cereal tastes fruity, even though they don't actually contain fruit.Many of these foods send signals to your brain that remind you of natural foods your body is wired to enjoy, but they're actually made in factories using chemicals, she said.When these intense flavors are combined with things like refined carbs and fats, they stimulate your brain even more. This can make you start craving those specific tastes. You might find yourself wanting the flavor of Coca-Cola, the spicy “burn” of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, or the sweetness of a strawberry milkshake."Because of this, people often keep going back to those foods and craving them again and again," she said.Michigan Minds is produced by Greta Guest and hosted by Michigan News staff. Jeremy Marble is the audio engineer, and Hans Anderson provides social media animations. Listen to all episodes of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lenny Fontana - Walk On Through (Club Mix) [Karmic Power Records] Katermurr - What Is (Original Mix) [theBasement Discos] Harry Romero - Feels Good (Extended Mix) [Cécille Numbers] Mathias Kaden - Keep Balance (Original Mix) [Rekids] Claptone feat. Hannah Boleyn - Black & Gold (Ronnie Spiteri Extended Remix) [Golden Path Recordings] Alaia & Gallo - Perfect Love (Extended Mix) [Toolroom Records] Clüb De Combat & Rudy With A Hoodie - Jack The House (Extended Mix) [FIGHTCLÜB] Frank'o Moiraghi & Nausica - Feel My Body (Original Mix) [HOUSETRIBE RECORDINGS] Fuzzy Hair & LEFTI - Let's Shout (Extended Mix) [Wh0 Worx] SVP - Your Mind (Extended Mix) [Snatch! Records] German Brigante - When I'm With You (Alex Kenji Extended Mix) [Dancepush] Hot Since 82 - Behind Me (Extended Mix) [PIV] Infrasoul - Affection (Extended Mix) [Heattraxx]

A BBC investigation has heard from hundreds of people who say they developed sex and gambling addictions after taking a category of prescription drugs called dopamine agonists. Millions of people in the US and around the world have been prescribed these medications, which are used to treat various illnesses, from Parkinson's to depression. But they have well-established side effects: around 1 in 6 people who take them develop impulse control disorders. Noel Titheradge, investigations correspondent, shares the story of one American woman who developed hypersexuality after she took a dopamine agonist drug. Like many of the patients Noel has spoken to, she says she was not warned that her medication could dramatically change her personality. Noel's investigation is also a BBC podcast series. Search for ‘Shadow World: Impulsive'. If you have any concerns about medication you're taking, speak to your doctor. For further information on the issues raised in the programme, contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support go to bbc.co.uk/actionline. The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption. For more episodes, just search 'The Global Story' wherever you get your BBC Podcasts.Producers: Viv Jones Executive producer: Bridget Harney Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: A mixture of pills. Credit: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire

1 in 3 people that come to Celebrate Recovery deal with some kind of substance abuse addiction. Everyone else is dealing with the things underneath the surface that lead to addictions. However, addictions are a part of what CR helps people face in their life. It's important to understand in general what addictions are and what the healing path might look like. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks this important topic to give us a little bit of clarity around addictions, and maybe a deeper curiosity of how to face it as we walk through it with other people.

ONLY MY SPIRIT IS SAVED 
 1. BEFORE SALVATION OUR SPIRIT IS DEAD Ephesians 2:1–3 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 In which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole SPIRIT, SOUL, BODY be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) Ephesians 4:18 They are darkened in their understanding and SEPARATED from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 2:14 The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because THEY ARE DISCERNED ONLY THROUGH THE SPIRIT. (NIV) 2. AT SALVATION YOUR SPIRIT IS MADE ALIVE Ephesians 2:4-6 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, (NIV) Colossians 2:13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you ALIVE with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, (NIV) 3. AT SALVATION YOUR SPIRIT IS BORN AGAIN John 3:3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” (NIV) 4. AT SALVATION YOU GO FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (NIV) 5. AT SALVATION YOU GO FROM BLIND TO SEEING Acts 26:18 to open their EYES and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ (NIV) 6. AT SALVATION YOU BECOME A CHILD OF GOD Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. (NIV) 7. AT SALVATION YOU GAIN ACCESS TO GOD THE FATHER Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. (NIV) Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (NIV) 8. AT SALVATION YOU ARE A NEW CREATION 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (ESV) 1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, SANCTIFY you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) John 3:6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. (NIV) Romans 6:3–4 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. (ESV)

Why He Can't Stop: The Truth About Porn Addiction, Cheating & Compulsive Behavior in Relationships You keep asking the same question: Why does he keep doing this—even when he knows it hurts me? In this eye-opening episode, Lora sits down with former Buddhist monk and addiction expert Jeremy Lipkowitz to unpack the real reasons behind compulsive behaviors like porn use, cheating, and addiction. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level answers. Together, they explore how addictive behaviors form, why they aren't about you, and what true recovery actually requires. If you've ever felt confused, hurt, or stuck trying to understand your partner's behavior—this episode will bring clarity, validation, and a new way forward. Top 3 Takeaways It's not about you—it's a coping mechanism. Most addictive behaviors begin early and are rooted in emotional regulation, not love, attraction, or relationship satisfaction. Addiction is about pain, not pleasure. The real question isn't “Why the addiction?”—it's “What pain is being avoided?” Healing requires addressing the root, not just stopping the behavior. You can't shame someone into change—but you can create awareness. True transformation happens through self-awareness, accountability, and building a life that no longer needs escape. Pull Quotes "Addiction isn't about wanting more pleasure—it's about trying to escape a life that doesn't feel good.” About Jeremy Jeremy Lipkowitz is a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and ICF-certified executive coach who helps high-achieving men break free from compulsive behaviors—especially porn addiction—and build lives of integrity, discipline, and deep fulfillment. With over 13 years of meditation experience and hundreds of days spent in silent retreat, Jeremy blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to guide individuals toward emotional resilience and personal freedom. A former genetic researcher who earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Genetics & Genomics and pursued a PhD at Duke University, Jeremy left academia after confronting his own struggles with addiction, shame, and self-judgment. A brief period of monastic training in Myanmar deepened his mindfulness practice and marked the start of a lifelong commitment to personal growth and service. As the founder of Unhooked Academy and host of the Unhooked Podcast, Jeremy is a leading voice in destigmatizing porn addiction and educating the public on effective, science-based recovery strategies. His work helps men overcome shame, understand the neuroscience of addiction, and create lasting transformation through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and habit change. For over a decade, Jeremy has taught at universities, recovery centers, and global companies across the U.S. and Asia. His calm, grounded presence and ability to bridge analytical thinking with inner work make him a sought-after guide for professionals and executives looking to reclaim their lives from digital distractions and self-sabotaging patterns. Credentials & Training: CPCC, Co-Active Training Institute ACC, International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Teacher, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI – developed at Google) The Turning Point After years of outward success—academic achievements, career accomplishments, and global recognition—I still felt a deep sense of emptiness and disconnection. Behind the polished exterior, I was battling a compulsive porn habit, struggling with shame, and silently wondering what was wrong with me. Eventually, I hit a breaking point. I left my PhD program, became a Buddhist monk, and began a deep inner journey of healing and transformation. Now, as a mindfulness-based executive coach and founder of Unhooked Academy, I help high-achieving men reclaim their focus, integrity, and sense of self. Together, we replace shame with clarity, and compulsive behaviors with purpose-driven action. Learn More at www.UnhookedAcademy.com LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! 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We kick off with a the Dodgers spanking the Blue Jays and torn allegiances in Brian's house, then dive into Europe taking dead aim at your kids' screen time. Ireland is rolling out a Government Digital Wallet that'll verify ages before young'uns can doom-scroll their lives away, while Greece went fully scorched-earth and announced a ban on all under-15s using social media at all — announced, naturally, on TikTok.IN THE NEWS, the AI giants (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) are playing nicely together for once, teaming up through the Frontier Model Forum to stop Chinese firms from essentially photocopying their models on the cheap — billions in revenue, national security, and the small matter of safety guardrails stripped out. Turnabout is fair play? On the legal gambling front, prediction markets scored a federal win as a US appeals court ruled New Jersey can't regulate Kalshi; the Trump family's fingerprints are all over the prediction market space (surprise!), and the data suggests 0.04% of accounts are hoovering up 70% of profits like it's a perfectly healthy ecosystem. Also: the FBI pulled deleted Signal messages out of iPhone notification caches, GoPro is laying off 23% of its workforce while somehow remaining optimistic, and OpenAI is backing an Illinois bill that would shield AI companies from liability even in mass-casualty scenarios... cool. On the plus side, Artemis II astronauts took amazing photos of the Moon... on their iPhones.In APPS & DOODADS: Mercedes recalled its electric G-Wagons because the wheels might literally fall off, Amazon is sunsetting Kindles from 2012 and earlier for no reason anyone can figure out, and Apple Fitness on Apple TV is randomly scrambling workout stacks with no fix in sight — a premium locked ecosystem doing premium locked ecosystem things.In MEDIA CANDY, the crew is watching The Pitt, The Boys, Shrinking, and Daredevil, and you'll want to sit down for this: Mel Brooks and Rick Moranis are back — Spaceballs 2 hits theaters a full year from now even though it's done. Italy slapped Netflix with a court-ordered refund for price hikes going back to 2017, while Netflix simultaneously raised prices for US subscribers and launched Playground, a free kids gaming app that works offline (Peppa Pig and Sesame Street, no ads, no in-app purchases — hook 'em on Dah Dum young!)AT THE LIBRARY, Brian has given up on Breath and Jason reads Four Thousand Weeks and Art Spiegelman's Maus — the Pulitzer-winning Holocaust masterpiece that some people are still trying to ban, because humanity never fully learns.Closing out with THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chair Powell apparently called an emergency meeting with bank CEOs over Anthropic's new model "Mythos," which can apparently find and exploit vulnerabilities across major OSes and browsers. The boys also catch up on Maul: Shadow Lord, the Strong Songs podcast's Joni Mitchell deep-dive ("Passions soften into wisdom" — weeping on the plane, apparently), the belated discovery that Marathon launched and nobody noticed, and some genuine moon joy courtesy of NASA's Artemis II astronauts.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off at clnmy.com/OLDGEEKSPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/741Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/c_odV0tSa2kFOLLOW UPIreland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media usersGreece will ban all kids under 15 from using social mediaIN THE NEWSOpenAI, Anthropic, Google Unite to Combat Model Copying in ChinaNew Jersey has no right to ban Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rulesFBI used iPhone notification data to retrieve deleted Signal messagesGoPro to lay off over 20 percent of staff by the end of 2026OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial DisastersArtemis II astronaut puts all of our iPhone moon photos to shameAPPS & DOODADSMercedes-Benz recalls some G-Wagon EVs due to risk of wheels falling offAmazon is cutting off support for older KindlesPresto 08800 EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener, 2-Stage System, Silver/BlackMEDIA CANDYThe PittThe BoysShrinkingDaredevilThe Spaceballs sequel will be released in April next yearAn Italian court ruled Netflix has to refund its customers for price hikes dating back to 2017Netflix just released a standalone gaming app for kidsAnonymous - Real Stories of Alcoholism, Addiction, and RecoveryAT THE LIBRARYBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorFour Thousand Weeks By Oliver BurkemanMaus I & IITHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingMaul - Shadow LordAnthropic Model Scare Sparks Urgent Bessent, Powell Warning to Bank CEOsS08E03 - "Both Sides, Now" by Joni MitchellI Wish I Didn't Care About 'Marathon' Player Numbers, But I DoMarathon Gameplay (No Commentary)Mego Happy Days Figures and Fonzi Garage, Hot, and Stunt CycleHAPPY DAYS - Fonzie & Pinky Break Up - Fonzie Loves Pinky - 1976Moon Joy, Courtesy of NASA's Artemis II AstronautsCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSHip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"We are all sacrificing something." Craig Melvin Today Show co-host, Craig Melvin sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about purpose, perseverance, and perspective. From his early days growing up in South Carolina to becoming a trusted voice as a face of morning television, Craig reflects on the defining moments that shaped both his career and character. Relaxed and with transparency, Craig gives us a rare look back on his childhood, the lessons he learned from his mom and how his complicated relationship with his father led to one of the biggest and most impactful pivots in his life. His father's transformation from addiction into growth through love, hardship, and understanding helped redefine their relationship over time, and that journey ultimately inspired him to write his book. He speaks about vulnerability, forgiveness, and what it means to break cycles and evolve. Inside his life off-camera—Craig shares insights into his marriage, the realities of parenting, true sacrifice and the constant balancing act between ambition and presence. The guys share their stories of raising a family with humility, gratitude and exchange funny father moments that they normally wouldn't say aloud! Discussing the pressures and privileges of being a national TV host, Craig reveals how he's maintained his identity, the tough balancing act and what built the tight-knit bond between his Today Show family, giving us a glimpse into Savannah Guthrie's strength and how her return is truly a beacon of hope for all. Craig also speaks about turning personal loss into purpose, honoring his late brother by becoming an advocate for awareness around Colon cancer, using his platform to encourage early screening and potentially save lives, he even gets Ryan, Fred and Channing to agree to getting colonoscopy's as part of a bigger push for men to do so. Turning a life theme into his newest project, Craig shares how his new show Glass Half Full explores the stories and mindsets of athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs and personalities through deep conversation over time, peeling back layers we never knew existed. Reflecting on legacy, future goals, and the impact he hopes to leave—not just in media, but within his own family, this episode is a thoughtful, honest exploration of growth, identity, and the power of showing up—both professionally and personally. Pivot Family, comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we enjoy hearing and learning from you- the good and the bad, we want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical director at Franklin Park Family Dental in Dorchester and Tremont Family Dentistry in Boston, Charan Teja Bobba, discusses his article "Treating methamphetamine-associated dental disease in safety-net clinics." Charan reflects on the profound human reality behind treating patients with severe addiction, noting that a ruined smile often represents a lifetime of being let down by the health care system. He explains the physical devastation of meth mouth, where acidity, dry mouth, and teeth grinding create a perfect storm of enamel erosion and decay. The conversation emphasizes why safety-net practices are vital for restoring not just oral health, but a person's identity and self-esteem. By prioritizing patience and trust over rushed clinical work, dentists can help vulnerable populations feel human again. Discover how providing full dental care to those in recovery is a fundamental step toward restoring true medical equity and wholeness. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

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Evolution of memes, the impact of social media, and the importance of authenticity in communication. They discuss the challenges of censorship, the role of AI in content creation, and the significance of self-examination and personal growth 02:55 The Power of Memes 06:14 Censorship and Cultural Trends 08:54 Navigating AI and Content Creation 11:47 The Role of Honesty in Content 14:55 Personal Experiences with Vaccines and Weed 17:50 The Nature of Addiction and Escapism 20:56 The Pursuit of Truth and Awareness 23:51 Cultural Reflections and Personal Growth 26:46 Conclusion and Future Directions 35:57 The Hero's Journey and Self-Examination 37:01 Awakening and Consciousness 38:28 Tools for Self-Discovery 40:43 The Power of Float Tanks 43:46 Do It for the Plot 48:55 The Importance of Novelty 52:15 Curiosity and Risk-Taking 56:34 Navigating Truth in a Polarized World 01:07:32 The Evolution of Podcasting and Influencers 01:11:36 The Impact of Joe Rogan on the Float Industry 01:15:32 The Need for Authenticity in Media 01:16:01 The Dangers of Pornography and Its Cultural Impact 01:24:52 Detoxification and the Importance of Inner Work 01:32:53 The Journey Within: Finding Your Inner Self

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are prescribed for weight loss, diabetes, and blood-sugar management. But as more people use them, patients are reporting a decrease in cravings for drugs and alcohol. Researchers are now investigating whether GLP-1s might be effective for treating alcohol and drug addiction.  How much do we know? What are the risks? And do these drugs tell us anything new about the biology of addiction? Host Flora Lichtman talks with neuroscientist Joseph Schacht, who is conducting a clinical trial on GLP-1s and alcohol use; and Sarah Carstens, addictions clinical director of Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine's Princeton House Behavioral Health. Guests: Dr. Joseph Schacht is the co-director of the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine.  Sarah Carstens is the addictions clinical director of Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine's Princeton House Behavioral Health.  Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

ABOUT THE EPISODE:Maya Kruger grew up knowing, in a way children simply know things, that mothers die. Her own mother had lost her mother suddenly at 26, and the shadow of that loss shaped everything, including the fierce, almost desperate closeness Maya and her mother shared. She was so convinced that by leaving nothing unsaid, she could somehow protect what they had. Then, the evening after a morning hike together, her mother was killed in a car accident. Maya was 18, not yet fully formed, and suddenly on her own in a way she had spent her whole childhood bracing for and still could not have prepared for.What followed was not a clean grief. It was the kind that gets woven into everything, into the acting conservatory she attended in Tel Aviv, into the plays she wrote for the national theater, into a one-woman show called Hand Me Downs where she played her grandmother, her mother, and herself all at once. She got into Juilliard and could not go. She got into drama programs in the States and found herself, over and over, cast as other people's mothers, which she describes as both a wound and a doorway. It was not until she was sitting alone for three days on an Outward Bound solo in the Utah desert, nine crackers a day and a whistle around her neck, that something cracked open.She is now a psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and founder of Overture Therapy in New York, where she works with anxious moms navigating the ways that a child's crisis can bring every old wound roaring back to the surface.This conversation goes somewhere I was not entirely prepared for. Maya reframes anxiety in a way that stopped me cold, and she has a way of talking about the guilt and shame that lives in a mother's body when her child is struggling that made me feel genuinely seen. She says something about what anxiety is actually asking for that I keep returning to.If you have ever felt like your child's struggle has cracked open something in you that you did not know was still there, this one is for you.You'll learn:Why Maya grew up believing mothers disappear, and what she tried to do about itWhat maladaptive behavior actually is, and why context changes everythingThe reframe she offers for anxiety that makes it something other than the enemyWhat she means by parking next to yourself, and why it is so hard to doThe message an anxious mom is actually passing to her kids, and how to change itEPISODE RESOURCES:Free, 15-minute consultation with Overture TherapyOverture Therapy websiteHear Brenda Zane on Maya's podcast, “How Did You Get Here?” episode 22This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores Brené Brown's ideas on paradox and why emotional resilience is less about certainty and more about our capacity to hold two truths at once. When we stop forcing life into either/or thinking, we create space for growth, self-compassion, and lasting behavior change.This episode looks at why the brain prefers simple answers, how paradox shows up in everyday life, and why allowing both sides of a tension to exist can make us stronger, more grounded, and more emotionally mature.In This Episode What paradox really means  Why the brain prefers certainty and simplicity  How either/or thinking can keep us stuck  Why behavior change often feels contradictory  How both/and thinking builds emotional resilience  A reflection question to help you apply this in your own life Key TakeawayEmotional resilience is not about eliminating discomfort. It is about increasing your capacity to stay grounded in complexity without rushing to escape it.Reflection QuestionWhere in your life are you forcing an either/or answer when what is really being asked of you is the emotional resilience to hold both/and? ★ Support this podcast ★

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How did we get into the world of addiction? And how can we find freedom from addiction? Whether it's drug or alcohol abuse, gambling addictions, porn dependencies, workaholism, and internet addictions. How do we break free from being slaves to addiction? Join us as Andy Partington teaches us to experience freedom as children of the living God and how to find family in the community of God.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with world-renowned mental health and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., to explore the hidden force behind shame.Dr. Jaffe, author of Unhooked and founder of IGNTD Recovery, shares a revolutionary perspective on recovery that challenges traditional models and focuses on personalization, mental health, and self-understanding rather than stigma and labels.Together, they unpack how shame silently drives destructive behaviors, impacts relationships, and prevents people from seeking help—and more importantly, how to break free from it.This conversation offers a compassionate, science-backed, and empowering approach to healing that integrates psychology, personal responsibility, and self-compassion.In This Episode, You'll Learn: How shame contributes to addiction and mental health struggles  Practical ways to begin healing and reclaim control of your life  Dr. Jaffe's “Unhooked” approach to personalized recovery About Dr. Adi Jaffe: Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., is a world-renowned expert on mental health, addiction, relationships, and shame. He is the author of Unhooked and the founder of IGNTD Recovery, a Smart Personalized Adaptive Recovery System. Dr. Jaffe previously served as a lecturer in the Psychology Department at UCLA and was the Executive Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive addiction treatment facilities in the country. His mission is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and transform how we understand recovery.Connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe: Dr. Adi JaffeInstagram #MentalHealthMatters #AddictionRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfCompassion #BreakTheStigma #EmotionalHealing #InnerWork #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #Resilience #shame #alittlelessfearpodcastThis is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube

In this latest episode of the More From Sam series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss how to cultivate gratitude and navigate anxiety in uncertain times, the role of mindfulness in coping with AI-driven job displacement, the slowing of religious decline in America, a FEMA official's claim that he teleported to a Waffle House, the irresponsibility of conspiracy-fueled podcasting, Sam on which conversations are worth having, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

In this powerful episode of Kingdom Crossroads, host TS Wright sits down with David Moore to unpack a raw and transformational testimony of redemption, freedom, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.David shares his journey from growing up in church to falling into a 15-year cycle of addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, and spiritual emptiness—and how one encounter with Christ radically changed everything.This episode dives deep into:The reality of living a double life in faithThe breaking point that led to surrenderThe power of baptism and true repentanceHow Jesus restores identity, purpose, and joyWhy testimonies carry undeniable spiritual authorityThe importance of Christian community in a disconnected worldWe also introduce TuVu, a Christ-centered digital platform designed to help believers connect, grow, and disciple one another in a clean, distraction-free environment.If you've ever struggled with addiction, felt spiritually stuck, or wondered how to truly follow Jesus with your whole heart—this episode is for you.This is more than a conversation. It's an invitation to transformation.Call-to-ActionFollow / Subscribe to Kingdom CrossroadsShare this episode with someone who needs hopeExplore Christian community through TuVuReflect on your own testimony and walk with ChristResource SectionTuVu Platform: Visit TuVuContact (as mentioned in episode): david.moore@tuvu.comHost: TS Wright – Kingdom CrossroadsCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV. https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.TagsChristianityReligion & SpiritualityPersonal GrowthTestimoniesFaith & CultureDiscipleshipKeywordsChristian testimony, addiction recovery Jesus, born again testimony, Christian podcast, faith transformation, deliverance testimony, Jesus saves, Christian discipleship, Holy Spirit transformation, baptism testimony, overcoming addiction faith, Kingdom Crossroads podcast, TS Wright, Christian community app, TuVu app, biblical encouragement, repentance and salvation, prodigal son story, faith and restoration, Christian living

Please enjoy this supersized episode featuring our besties Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo. The trio start out discussing YBT's birthday, sharing lessons learned.Following this, the trio discuss Amanda and West drama giving details about what happened, why it's a big deal, the role race plays and why Carl is a mess.After this, the group discuss the Valley Premiere. Postpartum mental health, addiction and recovery are discussed throughout.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all the support! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star comment & rating (it really helps!)Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, Patreon, YouTube, FB, and TT For full video (ad free, bonus content & early releases) visit YBT Patreon, Spreaker Supporters Club or YouTubePatreon: https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkAPPLE PODCAST https://apple.co/3MfskzeSpreaker Supporters club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistBrand Ambassador: www.Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Addiction has ripple effects. When you love someone who is in active recovery you often don't know if you are saying or doing the right thing to help. Caroline Beidler gives us words of hope: you can't go wrong with compassion. As a person who is walking out her own recovery from substances and a professional who creates resources for others in recovery, Caroline is able to broach this topic from multiple angles.  We talk through boundaries, enabling, and relapse. All topics that impact not just the person in recovery, but those caring for him or her. We also cover neuroscience of addiction and genetic factors that may be at play because family members often struggle with the "why" behind the addiction. And finally how do we have difficult conversations? Especially in the early stages of recovery when hurts on both sides may still feel quite raw? Caroline walks us through all of that. If you love someone who is in active addiction or in recovery - in any form - this episode will help you feel less alone. It will also offer some practical approaches to potentially awkward conversations so that we can love well. And you can never go wrong with compassion. FIND MORE ABOUT CAROLINE BEIDLER Caroline Beidler- Website and Instagram Caroline Beidler Book- When You Love Someone in Recovery Caroline Beidler's - Recovery Rhythm Reset A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Recovery Resources- Recovery.com Bible Verse- Luke 15:20 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How can you hold hope for someone in your life? What is your support system as you support someone in recovery? Do you need to have some non-weird conversation about how to do life together? How can you run with compassion towards someone who is already in recovery or moving in that direction? LET'S CONNECT Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

The conversation around alcohol consumption has evolved as many begin to question its place in daily life. Rethinking alcohol goes beyond mere abstention; it's about understanding its role and effects on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As society often normalizes drinking, it's crucial to explore how alcohol impacts individuals differently, and why some may choose a path of sobriety for deeper, more personal reasons. Alcohol and Spiritual Conflict Alcohol is often touted as a social lubricant or a way to unwind, but its effects are far from benign. For many, alcohol creates a conflict between personal values and societal norms. Engaging in a faith-driven lifestyle while consuming alcohol can lead to an internal struggle. This struggle is especially pronounced in those seeking spiritual growth, as alcohol can hinder one's connection to their faith. Alcohol can cloud the mind and prevent one from leaning into the Lord and hearing the Holy Spirit. The Intersection of Anxiety and Addiction Understanding the link between anxiety and alcohol is essential in the rethinking alcohol conversation. Breaking the Stereotypes of Alcoholism Rethinking alcohol also means challenging the stereotype of what an alcoholic looks like. Exploring Personal Journeys Personal stories of sobriety illustrate the complex relationship many have with alcohol. Embracing Faith in Recovery Faith can play a transformative role in the journey to sobriety. Many find that their spiritual beliefs provide comfort and strength, helping them overcome the hurdles of addiction. Society's Role in Supporting Change Encouraging societal change in how we view alcohol can have lasting impacts. Website for Ericka Anderson Buy Ericka's book: Freely Sober Additional resources: Addiction and Parenting: Truths Every Parent Needs to Know Narcissism 101:Truths You Need to Know Download the free eBook: Alleviate Anxiety by Developing Healthy Habits for a Healthy Mind Link Amanda Hayhurst episode once live Links for You, Me, and Anxiety: Parent Book Teen Book Schedule a free consultation discovery call with Robyn. Read the full show notes and access all links.

Sometimes the life you're living doesn't feel like your own. Before becoming a leader in youth substance use prevention, Eric Mazzeo was stuck in a cycle he couldn't break: addiction, jail, loss, and a constant battle with himself. On the outside, he came from a good home and had real opportunities. On the inside, he was overwhelmed with fear, anxiety, and a deep sense of not feeling like he belonged. What changed wasn't one single moment. It was a decision to try something different when everything else had failed. In this conversation, Eric shares what it really looks like to live through addiction, the internal fight most people never see, and the turning point that led him into recovery. Today, he's using that same experience to connect with young people in a way few others can — meeting them where they are, without judgment, and showing them what's possible when someone finally believes they're worth saving. Guest Bio Eric Mazzeo grew up in Everett, Massachusetts, where he developed into a talented football player with opportunities to play at the collegiate level. Despite his potential, he struggled internally with anxiety, fear, and a need for approval that led him down a path of substance use, legal trouble, and repeated attempts to get sober. After years of cycling through detox, jail, and relapse, Eric made the decision in 2018 to fully commit to recovery through a 12-step program. Since then, he has rebuilt his life and now serves as the Assistant Director of Youth Substance Use Prevention for the City of Everett. Today, Eric works directly with young people in schools and the community, using his lived experience to educate, mentor, and support the next generation. His mission is simple,  to help others avoid the path he once walked and to remind them that change is always possible. You'll hear About What addiction actually feels like from the inside How fear, anxiety, and self-doubt drive destructive behavior The moment Eric decided to fully commit to recovery Why vulnerability and connection are key to healing How lived experience creates real impact with today's youth Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 02:00 The Decision to Finally Get Sober 05:00 Growing Up in Everett and Early Struggles 09:00 High School, Football, and Internal Pressure 12:30 Addiction as Escape and Emotional Relief 16:00 When Substance Use Starts Taking Control 20:00 Jail, Loss, and Hitting Repeated Bottoms 24:00 The Turning Point Toward Recovery 27:30 Vulnerability, Connection, and 12-Step Work 31:00 Letting Go of the Past and Finding Purpose 34:30 Working With Youth and Giving Back 38:00 Why Lived Experience Matters in Prevention 41:00 Eric's Message to Anyone Struggling Chuck's Challenge This week, pay attention to how you respond when someone is struggling. Instead of reacting with judgment or frustration, choose empathy. Reach out, listen, and remind them they're not alone. Sometimes the smallest act of understanding can open the door to real change. Connect with Eric Instagram: @emazz86 Work Instagram: eric_mazzeo_youth Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

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At 14 or 15 years old, Celeste learned her parents' marriage was unraveling.Affairs.Addiction.Secrets.Her siblings didn't know.But she did — because she was the oldest daughter.And before long, she wasn't just watching the marriage fall apart… she was managing it.In this episode, Celeste shares what it was like to grow up as the “third parent” in a family where divorce was unthinkable — and what that responsibility did to her nervous system, her faith, and her ability to trust.We talk about:Carrying secrets to protect the family's imagePanic attacks and anxiety that she didn't know how to nameThe guilt of moving away and “leaving siblings in a burning building”Why even a “necessary” divorce still deeply wounds childrenAnd why dating now triggers intense anxietyCeleste's story is honest, raw, and hopeful. Because while you can survive being the third parent… At some point, you have to stop carrying everyone else.If you were the responsible one…If you feel guilty for wanting your own life…If anxiety follows you into relationships…Or if you're afraid you'll repeat your parents' marriage…This episode is for you.Suicide Hotline: Call or Text 988 (English or Spanish)Share Your StoryGet the Book or FREE chapters: It's Not Your FaultGet Dakota's FREE Guide, The Biggest Fitness Mistakes to AvoidWatch the Documentary: KennyWatch the Trailer: Kenny (3:31 min)Shownotes

“I thought it was my fault.”In this powerful episode, Hannah Gordon, Alana's daughter, shares what it's like to grow up in a home impacted by betrayal trauma—and how that experience shaped her identity, relationships, and healing journey.From silent shame to emotional clarity, this conversation highlights:The reality of how kids internalize family painThe importance of giving children space to feelWhy healing doesn't mean “feeling better” right away—but feeling lighterThis is a must-listen for parents, partners, and anyone navigating the long-term impact of relational trauma.Chapters04:22 Hannah Finding Her Voice06:25 Kids Internalize the Pain13:39 Necessary Hard and Growth19:33 Healing Was Not Linear22:32 Building Self Trust23:40 Therapy and Self Awareness28:44 Advice for Betrayed Partners32:07 Message to Hurting DadsRegister Now!***Use promo code PODCAST150 to get $150 off when you register for any Choose intensive or retreat in 2026!***NEW Help Her Heal Support Group for Men starting in April! - Register now to experience the deep healing that can come from learning about empathy, communication, and relational repair.

In this episode of Previously On, Jillian and Tyler are breaking down Euphoria Season 1 Episode 7 “The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed,” and WOW… this might be one of the most intense episodes of the season. From Rue's devastating depressive spiral to Cassie's heartbreaking backstory, this episode hits on every emotional level.We dive deep into Rue's bipolar highs and lows, including her manic detective era, her obsession with Jules, and the painfully real portrayal of depression that makes this episode so hard to watch — and impossible to forget. Plus, we unpack Cassie's pregnancy scare, her complicated relationship with McKay, and the emotional trauma tied to her father's addiction.Meanwhile, tensions explode between Nate and Fez, Jules wrestles with fantasy vs. reality during her city getaway, and Kat begins to realize the dark side of her KittenKween persona. This episode truly sets the stage for the explosive Season 1 finale — and we're breaking down every major moment.We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere, and then we'll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don't miss an episode! #euphoria #zendaya #sydneysweeney #hbo00:00 Rue's reality TV speech03:49 Intro to pod07:13 S1 E7 "The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed" Recap08:28 Cassie's backstory14:37 Top 5 Battles15:08 Cassie vs her future22:54 Nate vs Fez30:05 Jules vs Fantasy vs Reality35:52 Kat vs KittenKween41:39 Rue vs Addiction and Bipolar45:48 Tyler's Takes45:59 Old men hugging Cassie46:57 Lexi is interesting48:52 Weaponized nudes50:33 The flu excuse51:07 Euphoria Police Department51:47 Cassie friends meeting52:46 Mouse53:05 Cal Jacobs' life lessons55:00 Rue destroys mom's boyfriend RickTrailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQThank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

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The mother wound is not just about your mother. It is about the first nervous system that shaped yours—the earliest relational field that told you whether you were safe, wanted, and free to take up space. And it lives in the body long before it lives in the story. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by Brooke Wolfe, somatic voice activation coach, musician of 20 years, and a dear friend of both hosts. Brooke's work lives at the intersection of nervous system safety, vocal expression, and the parts of the feminine that have been suppressed, exiled, and told they are too much. Together, they explore the mother wound as an attachment and nervous system imprint—one that shows up not just in relationships, but in how you breathe, how you move, whether you feel permission to make noise, and whether you have ever truly learned to receive. Brooke brings a perspective that is both poetic and grounded. She shares the pelvis–throat connection as a place where early disconnection shows up physically, how the voice becomes a tool for masking rather than connecting, and how her lifelong asthma reflected a nervous system that never felt safe to exhale. She also speaks to how heroin use in her teenage years neurologically mirrored the flooding and crashing of disorganized attachment. Elisabeth shares how emotional neglect and a mother's absence shaped a deep sense of childhood loneliness, and why co-regulation with other humans became genuinely difficult. Jennifer names the fear of her own power, the experience of moving through life in a quiet tiptoe, and the inner critic that still carries someone else's voice. This conversation expands the mother wound beyond the personal and into the collective—naming how disconnection from the body, voice, and feminine expression is not just individual, but patterned across generations. The episode closes on something both honest and hopeful: healing the mother wound does not always require repairing the external relationship. It requires taking your sovereignty back, learning to mother yourself, and finding the safe spaces and relationships that can hold your depth. What was ruptured in relationship must be repaired in relationship—and sometimes that begins with the earth. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How the mother wound forms as an attachment and nervous system imprint, not a single event but a pattern How prenatal maternal stress can shape fetal stress system development through cortisol and epigenetic mechanisms Why birth is the first moment of separation and how birth trauma shapes early nervous system patterns How rupture in the feminine shows up in the body, the breath, the pelvis, the throat, and the voice Why the voice so often becomes a tool for masking rather than connecting, and how somatic voice work can change that How disorganized attachment patterns in childhood can drive substance use and self-regulation strategies in adolescence and adulthood Why co-regulation with other humans can feel deeply threatening and how to begin building that skill incrementally How the inner critic often carries the voice of a primary caregiver, and what that means neurologically What it looks like to heal the mother wound internally without requiring external repair of the relationship Why the fertile void, the emptiness left by the wound, can become a creative source rather than something to fill Chapter Markers 0:00 - Sending Healing Back Down the Mother Line 1:45 - Welcome: The Mother Wound as Nervous System Imprint 4:00 - Introducing Brooke Wolfe and Why This Work Called Her 7:45 - How Rupture in the Feminine Shows Up in the Body and Voice 13:00 - Birth as the First Separation and the Roots of the Wound 18:00 - Prenatal Stress, Cortisol, and How the Stress System Is Shaped Before Birth 20:00 - The Pelvis, Throat, and Diaphragm: Where Bracing Patterns Live 27:00 - Don't Take Up Space, Don't Be Too Much: The Feminine Conditioning 33:00 - Attachment, Addiction, and the Nervous System Logic Behind It All 49:00 - The Void: What Brooke's Mother Wound Actually Is, and What She Found There 55:00 - The Inner Critic as Internalized Mother Voice 1:01:00 - Healing the Mother Wound From the Inside Out Explore Neurosomatic Voice Activation: Liberate your voice and create somatic safety and self-attunement in the Neurosomatic Voice Activation Course with Brooke and Elisabeth: https://www.brookewolfe.com/trauma-rewired Get 15% off with code: TRAUMAREWIRED Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookewolfe_/ Ways to Engage with Neurosomatics: Capacity Gap: Free BrainBased workshop for entrepreneurs, leaders and high-performers: rewirecapacity.com Two week trail of BrainBased membership for neurosomatic practices and nervous system rehabilitation and health: rewiretrial.com  Introduction to NSI for practitioners, coaches and therapists - The NSI foundations Bundle: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/workshops/ Watch Trauma Rewired on YouTube - Subscribe here Learn more about psychedelic neuroscience and neurosomatics on Sacred Synapse with Jennifer Wallace   https://www.youtube.com/@sacredsynapse-23 Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired   Resources and Links Oberlander, T. F., et al. (2008). Prenatal depression, NR3C1 methylation, and infant cortisol response. Epigenetics. Weaver, I. C. G., et al. (2004). Maternal care and epigenetic regulation of stress response (animal study). Nature Neuroscience. Seckl, J. R., & Holmes, M. C. (2007). Placental cortisol buffering and fetal stress system development. Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism. Yehuda, R., et al. (2016). Intergenerational effects of trauma on FKBP5 methylation. Biological Psychiatry. O'Donnell, K. J., & Meaney, M. J. (2017). Fetal origins of mental health and stress regulation. American Journal of Psychiatry. Sapolsky, R. M., et al. (2000). How stress hormones influence the body and brain. Endocrine Reviews.  

Free Recover Your Soul Mini Workbook — your soul journey starts here: www.recoveryoursoul.net/whatisrecoveryoursoulThere is a movement happening right now, and if you have found your way to this community, you are already part of it. A movement away from codependency, people pleasing, and betraying yourself to keep everyone else comfortable.So many of us have spent a lifetime in the supporting role and forming ourselves around what our partners want, what our kids need, what our families expect — without ever asking: who am I, and what do I actually want? That question is at the center of the Recover Your Soul process. And it is at the heart of my new memoir Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Journey of Healing from Addiction, Codependency, and People Pleasing — launching April 13th. (Help me to get the book out into the world!! Make this a Best Seller, and then write a review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)We talk about what happens when you begin to disrupt the roles others have come to expect from you, and why the discomfort you feel when you finally choose yourself is not a sign you got it wrong. It is a sign that something real is shifting.This episode is an invitation to get curious. To ask yourself where you are still forming yourself around someone else's approval. And to recognize that choosing yourself — fully, finally — is not selfish. It is the most healinSend a one way text to Rev Rachel

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Henson Services, & Maurer Wrecker Service   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this episode of Dropping Bombs, entrepreneur and volunteer firefighter Patrick Henson shares his journey from burnout to building a growing blue-collar empire.   Patrick opens up about hitting rock bottom while working 100-hour weeks, drinking to cope, and reaching a point where he thought everyone would be better off without him. Then a random clip from Shawn Ryan's podcast changed everything. It led him to a five-day ibogaine and DMT experience in Mexico that reset his mind, killed his ego, and gave him a level of gratitude he never knew was possible.   He breaks down what it's actually like to experience "death" on DMT and the profound gratitude he now feels daily. Plus, how he went from being a prisoner in his own business to acquiring multiple companies and scaling the right way.   If you've ever felt like something in your life needed to change, this episode will light a fire under you.  

Tiger Woods' recent DUI arrest has everyone asking why. I have some thoughts on that. And some personal experience. In this solo episode, I draw on my own history with addiction to illuminate what's really happening beneath the spectacle. Because the question most people are asking presupposes rationality. And rationality is the first thing addiction obliterates. This one goes deeper than Tiger. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Plant Power Meal Planner: Get $10 OFF your membership with code RICHROLL