Podcasts about behavioral addiction

Send us a textOn today's episode, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Pierre returns to the podcast to discuss his new book "False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things That Aren't True." We explore how confirmation bias has been put on steroids, the democratization of influence in the online world, whether it has made us less or more informed, and whether the excessive consumption of conspiracy theories should be thought of as an addiction disorder. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsDr. Joseph Pierre Twitter/WebsiteJoe Pierre, MD - psychunseen.bsky.social (@psychunseen) / X (twitter.com)Joe Pierre, MD (drjoepierre.com)Dr. Joseph Pierre's Book/Literature Review Amazon.com: False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren't True: 9780197765272: Pierre MD, Joe: BooksConspiracy Theory Belief: A Sane Response to an Insane World? | Review of Philosophy and PsychologyThe Social Chemist Recommended EpisodesA Psychosocial Assessment of QAnon w/ Dr. Joseph PierreThe Weaponization of Disinformation & Its Assault on Democracy w/ Barbara McQuadeThe People Who Turn Lies into Reality w/ Renée DiRestaA Psychological Assessment of QAnon & It's Comparison to Addiction w/ Sophia MoskalenkoQAnon: A Psychiatric Assessment of a Delusion Like Belief w/ Dr. Brian HoloydaHow Susceptible are you to Misinformation? w/ Dr Rakoen MaertensA Sociological Assessment of Anti-Vaccine Attitudes and Behaviors w/ Matthew Facciani

Episode 77: The Psychology of Greed | Put Em On The Couch Podcast In this 77th episode of Put Em On The Couch, hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu dive deep into the complex and often controversial topic of greed. What drives us to want more—whether it's wealth, power, or possessions? How does greed shape our happiness, behaviors, and society at large? We explore: What is greed and its roots in human nature. The psychology of greed: Is it a personality trait or a temporary emotion? How greed negatively impacts well-being and life satisfaction. Paul Piff's studies using Monopoly to demonstrate how wealth affects behavior. The upside of greed: Can it fuel capitalism and economic growth? Greed as addiction: How the cycle of acquisition can become never-ending. The impact of greed on society, from greedy billionaires to unethical behaviors. The difference between the desire to acquire versus the fear of losing. This thought-provoking episode unpacks the forces that drive human behavior and the implications of greed—both on a personal and societal level. Don't miss out on this important conversation! A Special Thank You & Merry Christmas! As we wrap up the year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners for your continued support. Merry Christmas! May this season bring joy, reflection, and meaningful connections. Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners like you. And don't forget to share this episode with your friends and family—let's keep the conversation going! Keywords: Greed, Psychology of Greed, Dispositional Greed, Capitalism, Wealth, Monopoly Study, Paul Piff, Behavioral Addiction, Dark Triad, Emotional Instability, Greedy Billionaires, Social Comparison, Happiness, Put Em On The Couch Podcast.

Welcome Back to the Agents of Recovery. This week, we are excited to offically welcome Sione Inoke to the team, Listen as he shares his experience with addiction, specifically pornography addiction, and his journey to recovery. He discusses the stigma surrounding pornography addiction and the challenges of overcoming a behavioral addiction. Sione emphasizes the importance of being aware of one's thoughts and living in integrity to maintain recovery. He also highlights the impact of his recovery on his role as a father and the importance of breaking the cycle of addiction for future generations. In this conversation, Blu and Sione discuss the importance of identity statements and how they can help individuals overcome addiction and build a positive self-image. They also talk about the impact of fathers on their children's development and the power of being authentic and open about addiction. The conversation highlights the need for accountability and support in the recovery process. Takeaways Pornography addiction is often stigmatized and misunderstood, leading to feelings of shame and guilt for those struggling with it. Behavioral addictions, such as pornography addiction, can be more challenging to overcome than chemical dependencies due to their deep-rooted nature and constant triggers. Being aware of one's thoughts and recognizing the urge to engage in addictive behaviors is crucial in maintaining recovery. Living in integrity and keeping promises to oneself is essential for personal growth and maintaining recovery. Recovery from addiction can have a profound impact on one's role as a parent and the relationships with their children, breaking the cycle of addiction for future generations. Identity statements can help individuals overcome addiction and build a positive self-image. Fathers play a crucial role in their children's development and can break the cycle of emotional disconnection. Being authentic and open about addiction can create genuine connections and inspire others to seek help. Anonymity in addiction recovery can hinder progress, and being vocal about struggles can lead to accountability and support.  

Sometimes it can be confusing when we get into the conversation around addictions. What's the difference between a substance or behavioral addiction? Things like Gambling, Shopping, Food, Gaming, Screen Time, and more. What are some things that I need to be aware of and, ultimately, what is the path toward healing? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack a healthy conversation to help us in our understanding of the topic around substance, behavioral or process addictions.

Guest Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist and a specialist in the behavioral sciences who studies addiction. While there is tremendous variety in the things people can be addicted to, all forms are tied to dopamine, a biochemical that is key to human senses of pleasure, reward, and motivation. She says that new treatments are combining traditional abstinence with programs that help patients reenergize dopamine centers in the brain through physical exercise, which is a known producer of dopamine. If patients can reach 30 days of abstinence there is a good chance at recovery, Lembke tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Episode Reference Links:Anna Lembke's Stanford ProfileAnna Lembke's WebsiteHow do we fight the disease of addiction? (Anna's previous episode on The Future of Everything podcast)Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/XChapters:(00:00:00) Introduction Host Russ Altman introduces guest Professor Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, and an expert on addiction.(00:02:27) The Personal Nature of AddictionProfessor Lembke shares a personal story of addiction to romance novels, providing insight into how seemingly benign habits can become harmful addictions.(00:06:02) The Brain Chemistry of AddictionWhat happens in the brain during addiction, including dopamine's role in pleasure, reward, and the process of becoming addicted.(00:11:10) Addressing Addiction in HealthcareHow the medical community has evolved in recognizing and treating addiction, partly due to the opioid epidemic.(00:13:23) Strategies for Managing and Treating AddictionTreatment approaches for addiction, including the concept of hormesis, and how engaging in challenging physical activities can help manage addictive behaviors.(00:17:31) Treatment and Recovery from AddictionProfessor Lembke's own experience with overcoming her addiction through self-intervention and “dopamine fasting”.(00:22:05) The Addictive Personality and Genetic VulnerabilitiesThe concept of an "addictive personality," genetic predispositions to addiction, and how these factors play into the challenge of treating and managing addiction.(00:23:29) The Opioid Epidemic: Insights and Challenges An update on the opioid epidemic, the rise of fentanyl, and the ongoing challenges in addressing opioid addiction.(00:29:08) The Future of AddictionThe broader context of addiction in society, emphasizing the importance of addressing addiction to digital media and other non-substance-related addictions(00:29:57) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X

In this episode of the "Someone Gets Me" podcast, host Diane Allen tackles the issue of behavioral addiction, emphasizing its profound effects on personal well-being. She shares a story of a man overly devoted to helping others, neglecting himself in the process. Diane discusses various forms of behavioral addiction, including excessive screen time and compulsive distractions that prevent individuals from engaging with their lives. She offers strategies to combat these patterns, such as taking intentional breaks and reconnecting with nature. Diane stresses the importance of being present, especially during significant interactions, and concludes with advice on combating addiction by slowing down and aligning one's actions with personal values.

Overeating. Drinking alcohol. Watching mindless TV. Gambling. These are just a few of the ways in which people avoid troubling and painful emotions. As soon as we feel them creeping up, we tend to distract ourselves. It might feel good in the short-term, but what are the long-term costs? Tune in to discover: The difference between immediate and earlier antecedents, and how identifying them can help treat addictions The role of prior trauma and anxiety in substance abuse and behavioral addictions How quickly behavioral changes can follow from new insights and realizations about triggers Whether psychedelic-assisted therapies hold promise for addiction treatment Nicole Cross, PhD is an associate psychologist with Cognitive Behavior Therapy Associates of Denver, where she focuses on helping people who struggle with substance and behavioral addictions, including anorexia, bulimia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pornography, gambling, and alcohol abuse. “Part of the process is noticing when you have an urge to use those behaviors in order to escape some uncomfortable thought, feeling, or emotion,” says Cross. She explains her approach to treatment, which involves developing the right coping skills for the issue at hand, and understanding why certain behaviors—no matter how detrimental—seem impossible to stop or even decrease. Press play for all the details and learn more at https://cbtdenver.com/. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

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In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of OCD and addiction with psychologist and podcast host, Dr. Johann D'Souza. We explore the concept of OCD as a form of behavioral addiction. Dr. D'Souza shares his expertise on the different types of obsessions and compulsions, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of OCD beyond the common stereotypes, as well as exploring the role of genetics and trauma in the development of OCD.Dr. D'Souza shares his strategies for helping high-achievers with anxiety and OCD individuals harness their focus and productivity, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and intentional challenge. We also explore the impact of our modern, comfortable lifestyles on our distress tolerance and the need for intentional stressors to foster growth and fulfillment.We touch on the concept of ego-syntonic versus ego-dystonic and how it relates to OCD and other diagnoses. We discuss the role of praise and mindset in shaping a person's ability to embrace challenges and grow. And we touch on the topic of distraction, exploring the neuropsychology behind it and how we can train our attention to overcome it.Dr. Johann D'Souza is the founder of Values First Therapy, where he offers modern psychology with traditional values. He specializes in helping high achievers overcome anxiety or OCD by using science-based strategies.He earned a PhD and MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston on a Presidential Fellowship after receiving a prior MA from Boston University in Psychology and BA from University of Dallas in Theology. His research publications focus on the psychological benefits of hope and optimism. Dr. D'Souza is a research affiliate at Harvard's Human Flourishing Program, a coach for OptimalWork, and the host of the Dr. Johann D'Souza Podcast.Books mentioned in this episode:"The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt The Joy of Movement: How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage, by Kelly McGonigal The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It, by Kelly McGonigal Books mentioned on this podcast can be found at sometherapist.com/bookshop or via the Amazon affiliate links provided. Either way, purchases support the show. Thank you!Podcasts mentioned:The Dr. Johann D'Souza podcast, ep # 10 - Stephanie Winn, Protecting Children from Trans Activists The Optimal Work Podcast The Dr. Johann D'Souza Podcast To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

There are a lot of negative consequences that can come from behavioral addictions. They include everything from financial problems to legal repercussions to health issues. Whether it's gambling, gaming, sex, or pornography, it's important to understand why some people are susceptible to certain behaviors. In fact, the same mechanism that influences chemical addiction could be responsible for behavioral addiction as well. On this episode, Duane speaks with Amanda Giordano, a licensed professional counselor and associate professor at the University of Georgia, who specializes in addiction counseling both in chemical addiction and behavioral addiction. Amanda is the author of a clinical reference book titled A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions.  Today, she imparts her expertise in this field, explaining how the changes in the brain associated with behavioral addictions are actually very similar to the changes associated with chemical addictions.  In other words, instead of becoming addicted to a chemical that originates outside of the body, the body is addicted to the release of its own neurochemicals (dopamine in particular). Once the brain's reward system is activated, it releases neurotransmitters which can become very difficult for some people to abstain from as they become their primary means of regulating their emotions. Hence, for some susceptible individuals, a rewarding behavior can become an addiction where there's a loss of control over that behavior. The behavior is continued despite negative consequences and it becomes compulsive for that individual. They experience cravings or a mental preoccupation with the behavior when they're not engaging in it.  When we understand the neuroscience behind it, we can have a lot more empathy for people with addiction because we can now understand that their experience might be very different from the experience of someone who is not genetically predisposed to addiction. Amanda also talks about how to distinguish behavioral addiction from just a high involvement in the behavior by looking for the 4 C's of addiction.  In this episode, you will hear: How a rewarding behavior can become an addiction Different types of behavioral addiction Resetting the brain takes time The 4 C's of addiction The behavior becoming the salient part of their life Proven effective methods of treatment Factors that influence the susceptibility to behavioral addiction Positive reinforcement vs. negative reinforcement The three circles technique to identify the warning signs Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: NovusMindfulLife.com Email: amanda.giordano@uga.edu  Amanda's blog:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/amanda-l-giordano-phd-lpc   A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions: https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Treating-Behavioral-Addictions/dp/0826163165 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5): https://www.amazon.com/Diagnostic-Statistical-Manual-Mental-Disorders/dp/0890425558 Irresistible by Adam Alter: https://www.amazon.com/Irresistible-Addictive-Technology-Business-Keeping/dp/1594206643 Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A student loan advisor shares what we need to know about loan repayments and forgiveness plans. Then, a psychologist explains how we can become addicted to behaviors and actions, not just substances.

In this episode, we discuss addictive personality and various forms of addiction, particularly focusing on comfort eating. I talk about the concept of addictive personality, stating that it oversimplifies the reality of addiction.   Addiction can manifest in different forms, not just related to substances but also behaviours like internet scrolling, binge-watching, and overworking. This podcast delves into the brain's chemistry, explaining how dopamine and endorphins are involved in addiction, leading to changes in brain structure and impulse control.Shelley emphasizes the importance of understanding addiction to make informed choices and regain control over your life. This is the first of a 3 part series.CitationsGabor Maté - 'In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts'Nora Volkow - ​​Drug addiction: the neurobiology of behaviour gone awry: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15550951/Richard Rawson UCLA https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/richard.rawson.1/bibliography/44043452/public/?sort=date&direction=ascendingRare or Little Known Behavioral Addictions - Northpoint Washington: https://www.northpointwashington.com/blog/rare-little-known-behavioral-addictions/The Challenge of Cross Addiction - Sherry Gaba:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201904/the-challenge-cross-addictionSupport the showDo you have a question or comment? shelley_treacher@hotmail.com Want to go further?Join my Comfort Eating Recovery Community or find my latest media & programme support here.Courses & Community: https://underground-confidence.passion.io Did you get help from this podcast?If this podcast helped you please share it with a friend who may also benefit. Or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This helps more than you can imagine!

Special Guest Dr. David SchechterDr. G welcomes Dr. David Schechter, physician whose career stands on principles. First, treat the whole patient (mind and body) in the context of his family, work, and his environment. Second, provide the highest quality care based upon the most up-to-date medical research. Third, emphasize prevention, a healthy lifestyle, and exercise as the mainstays of a comprehensive program. Dr. Schechter graduated with a degree from Princeton University. While a medical student at NYU in the early 1980's, he was first exposed to a stress related disorder-- his own! After successful treatment as a patient of Dr. John Sarno, he performed a telephone follow up study, in Dr. Sarno's office. After a residency in Family Medicine at UCLA/Santa Monica Hospital, he received a Certificate of Additional Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Dr. Schechter has been treating chronic pain and other functional disorders with a psycho-educational approach for over 25 years in private practice. Dr. Schechter taught at the USC/California Hospital Family Medicine Residency, part-time, for over a decade and received two Outstanding teacher awards. In addition, Dr. Schechter is the author of Think Away Your Pain, The MindBody Workbook, and the MindBody Workbook for Teens. The first two are home educational materials for stress-pain and functional disorders. The last is an educational tool for adolescents to help deal with and prevent these disorders. He is a co-author of A Diagnostic Guide For Psychophysiologic Disorders. This new book is designed for professionals and all proceeds go the non-profit PPDA below. Dr. Schechter is Treasurer, Board of Directors, Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDassociation.org), a non-profit dedicated to educating the public and health care professionals about PPD. He was the Principal Investigator of the Seligman Medical Institute between 2003-2007, and, with that part-time grant, he published several papers, the final one an outcome study published in Alternative Therapies. He is in private practice in Culver City, California and also sees telemedicine patients, from around the US and other countries as well. Learn more about Dr. Schechter at https://www.mindbodymedicine.com.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Free one-to-one behavioral addiction support for EAs, published by John Salter on April 17, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Free coaching via Zoom. Treats addictions that aren't acutely life-threatening, but that drain your time & money e.g. social media gaming smoking Benefits Save money & time Achieve more Feel better about yourself and more in control of your life How it works Six thirty-minute sessions, for free. Continuation thereafter is optional Arranged via Calendly, or for a recurring slot once or twice a week (up to you) The Coaches Era's got a BSc in Psychology, and an MSc in Addiction, from King's College London. Lizzy's got a master's in psychology and a certificate in psychotherapy. Both have done ~160 hours of addiction coaching training, passed their final assessment, and are now ready to see real clients. So far, we've had unanimously positive feedback and ~70% retention from the 100+ clients our coaches have seen so far. What happens in sessions Session One Tell your coach about you and your situation They'll help you draft a minimum viable plan You attempt to execute it between now and next week Sessions Two til Five Share your progress or lack thereof Tell them what worked and what didn't Update the plan accordingly Repeat Session Six Talk about your progress We'll likely give you the option to continue on a paid basis In either case, we'll help you draft a plan to help recover from relapses, and prevent them from happening in the first place Disclaimers Potential downside - they aren't EAs Potential upside - they aren't EAs We don't have magical solutions At least 20% of sign-ups will give up Of those that stay, at least 20% will fail Many of those who succeed will relapse within one year Promises we make To maintain complete confidentiality To use proven techniques exclusively To be supportive & non-judgemental Sign up Free to any Effective Altruist. 7 EA-exclusive places are available immediately. If the results are good, we'll do a monthly cohort of ~20 EAs. You can opt-out at any time, no hard feels. Click here to apply. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

Did you know that behavioral addiction can just as much harm as substance abuse? With the comprehensive guides from Addiction Help Center, you will learn some of the latest treatment approaches. Go to https://addictionhelpcenter.com/category/behavioral-addiction (https://addictionhelpcenter.com/category/behavioral-addiction) for more information.

Countless studies consistently show that porn consumers tend to struggle in their relationships. From poorer relationship quality to an increased likelihood of cheating, research suggests that porn plays a major role in fueling unhealthy relationship dynamics.This episode is a part of our Get The Facts series, where we explore the research on a specific topic  surrounding porn's harms to help you be more informed and more empowered with the facts.You can find our Get The Facts articles and sources for the claims made in this episode at ftnd.org/GetTheFactsClick here to access the resources discussed in this episode.To learn more about the harms of pornography on consumers, relationships, and its larger societal impacts, visit FTND.org.To support this podcast, click here.As you go about your day we invite you to increase your self-awareness, look both ways, check your blindspots, and consider before consuming.Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit, discussions about pornography consumption, and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised.Like most adolescents today, Smith was exposed to porn well before the age of 18. His porn consumption escalated without his parents' knowledge, and by the time he was 11, he says he was consuming porn five to seven times per day. His porn consumption and the shame that he felt because of it were two factors that led him to want to end his own life. Smith made a suicide plan, but he says he didn't want to go through with it when he learned about Fight the New Drug. Listen to Smith tell podcast host, Garrett Jonsson, about how porn negatively impacted his life in real ways, what he did to address his unwanted compulsive habit, and why he's since created a supportive community where mental health is addressed.Click here to learn more about the guest, and access the resources discussed in this episode.To learn more about the harms of pornography on consumers, relationships, and its larger societal impacts, visit FTND.org.To support this podcast, click here.As you go about your day we invite you to increase your self-awareness, look both ways, check your blindspots, and consider before consuming.Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.

I recently read an article in Counseling Today entitled Six Steps for Addressing Behavioral Addictions in Clinical Work and knew immediately I needed to invite the author onto the podcast. Fast forward a few short weeks and I was able to sit down with Dr. Amanda Giordano and talk all about behavioral addiction. What is a behavioral addiction you may be wondering. Well most folks recognize gambling addiction as the behavioral addiction, but Amanda sheds light on this topic as we discuss gaming, social media, pornography, sex, food, and others as behaviors where addiction can manifest. We talk through the difference between high engagement and addiction, the importance of education and early intervention, how families with kids and teens can address behavioral addictions, what recovery from a behavior addiction looks like, and frankly way more than I can possibly include in this intro. Amanda is an amazing guest, she is so passionate about her field, and wants to raise awareness and educate people about this critical issue. She recently published a book of encyclopedic information on the topic of behavioral addiction for professionals doing clinical work. In the process, she interviewed numerous experts in the various fields of behavioral addiction and has been sharing this knowledge through regular articles in Psychology Today. I guarantee your knowledge and understanding of this topic is going to get a massive infusion of information. Notes from Episode 29 A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions by Dr. Giordano: https://g.co/kgs/n88sVA Counseling Today Article: https://ct.counseling.org/2021/10/six-steps-for-addressing-behavioral-addictions-in-clinical-work/ Psychology Today Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/amanda-l-giordano-phd-lpc Dr. Giordano's Author Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/amandaleegiordano/ The Well Mind Podcast email: thewellmind@blc.edu

Overeating. Drinking alcohol. Watching mindless TV. Gambling. These are just a few of the ways in which people avoid troubling and painful emotions. As soon as we feel them creeping up, we tend to distract ourselves. It might feel good in the short-term, but what are the long-term costs? Tune in to discover: The difference between immediate and earlier antecedents, and how identifying them can help treat addictions The role of prior trauma and anxiety in substance abuse and behavioral addictions How quickly behavioral changes can follow from new insights and realizations about triggers Whether psychedelic-assisted therapies hold promise for addiction treatment Nicole Cross, PhD is an associate psychologist with Cognitive Behavior Therapy Associates of Denver, where she focuses on helping people who struggle with substance and behavioral addictions, including anorexia, bulimia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pornography, gambling, and alcohol abuse. “Part of the process is noticing when you have an urge to use those behaviors in order to escape some uncomfortable thought, feeling, or emotion,” says Cross. She explains her approach to treatment, which involves developing the right coping skills for the issue at hand, and understanding why certain behaviors—no matter how detrimental—seem impossible to stop or even decrease. Press play for all the details and learn more at https://cbtdenver.com/.

In this episode, Shannon talks all about the signs and symptoms of addiction, whether to a substance or behavioral. Oh! And if you'd like to donate to the podcasting arts (aka help me and my podcasting quest) check out my Patreon account here https://www.patreon.com/nestingwiththeearleybirdsThe SAMSHA National Helpline (for confidential help and referrals for you or a loved one) can be reached at 1-800-662- HELP (4357)or their website at samhsa.govEnglish and Spanish trained intake personnel are available 24/7, 365 days a year!Music Credit : Happy Ukulele - Scott HolmesArtwork - "Addiction" - Evan Earley

Today is a discussion of  Behavioral, Addiction and the Pandemic with Amanda Latimore.Amanda Latimore is a social epidemiologist that focuses on overdose and addiction policies, practices, and programs. Dr. Latimore is the Director of the Center for Addiction Research and Effective Solutions (CARES) at American Institutes for Research and adjunct faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Kim and Jim take a deep dive into the topic of behavioral addiction. What is behavioral addiction? Can you be addicted to food? What about [...]

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.10.14.340273v1?rss=1 Authors: Wan, L., Zha, R., Ren, J., Li, Y., Zhao, Q., Zuo, H., Zhang, X. Abstract: Impulsivity and thought suppression are two psychological traits that have great variation in healthy population. In extreme cases, both are closely related to mental illness and play an important role in behavioral addiction. We have known the role of the top-down mechanism in impulsivity and thought suppression, but we do not know how the related neural nuclei are functionally connected and interact with each other. In the study, we selected excessive internet users (EIU) as our target population and investigated the relationship between thought suppression and impulsivity in the following aspects: their correlations to psychological symptoms; the associated neural networks; and the associated brain morphometric changes. We acquired data from 131 excessive internet users, with their psychological, resting-state fMRI and T1-MRI data collected. With the whole brain analysis, graph theory analysis, replication with additional brain atlas, replication with additional MRI data, and analysis of brain structure, we found that: (i) implusivity and thought suppression shared common neural connections in the top-down mechanism; (ii) thought suppression was associated with the neural network that connected to the occipital lobe in the resting-state brain but not the morphometric change of the occipital lobe. The study confirmed the overlap between impulsivity and thought suppression in terms of neural connectivity and suggested the role of thought suppression and the occipital network in behavioral addiction. Studying thought suppression provided a new insight into behavioral addiction research. The neural network study helped further understanding of behavioral addiction in terms of information interaction in the brain. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss betrayal trauma, sex addiction, and child pornography. Listener discretion is advised.Maddie Corman started her career as a child actor in the 1980s, growing to become an American film and television actor appearing in over 25 films. But Maddie’s world was rocked when her television director husband was very publicly arrested for possession of child pornography. Maddie has since found healing through the one-woman show she wrote and stars in that explains her true story of discovering the new normal when her world fell apart. Listen to Maddie Corman talk to podcast host, Garrett Jonsson, and discuss how she faced betrayal, shame, and eventually forgiveness in this must-hear episode. Listen to Maddie’s one-woman show, Accidentally Brave, on Audible or learn more at AccidentallyBrave.com.Click here to learn more about the guest, and access the resources discussed in this episode.To learn more about the harms of pornography on consumers, relationships, and its larger societal impacts, visit FTND.org.To support this podcast, click here or text CONSIDER to 43506.As you go about your day we invite you to increase your self-awareness, look both ways, check your blindspots, and consider before consuming.

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss sex trafficking, and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised.Jose has experienced so much in his life that would be unimaginable for many. While growing up in a small town in Texas, Jose was terrified to come out as gay to his family—particularly his physically and mentally abusive father. After coming out, Jose's family was not accepting. The rejection he faced from his parents played a role in leading Jose to rely on other ill-intentioned adults. Unfortunately, what happened next included a pattern of sexual abuse, manipulation, and sex trafficking at the hands of his abusers who, at the time, disguised themselves as men wanting to help Jose. Jose’s story of being sex trafficked as a male who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community is not one that is often told—even though those in the LGBTQ+ community regularly experience exploitation. Jose is now a public speaker, author, advocate, activist, and sex trafficking survivor who is sharing his story to help shed a light on these issues. We applaud Jose for his bravery and vulnerability in sharing his story with our listeners.Click here to learn more about the guest, and access the resources discussed in this episode.To learn more about the harms of pornography on consumers, relationships, and its larger societal impacts, visit FTND.org.To support this podcast, click here or text CONSIDER to 43506.As you go about your day we invite you to increase your self-awareness, look both ways, check your blindspots, and consider before consuming.

Continuously updating Facebook, playing games all day long, and exercising even when injured, behavioral addiction brings temporary pleasure but harms long-term happiness. Have you considered getting rid of these habits? This book will take us through the history of behavioral addiction and the biology behind it. We will see how our addictive experiences are engineered, how we can get rid of them, and how we can even use addictive mechanisms to change our behavior for the better.

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains graphic descriptions of sex and drug use. Listener discretion is advised. Lamar Odom is one of the most prominent professional athletes to go public with his decision to stop watching porn. After telling TMZ Sports that he had given up porn as part of building a healthier lifestyle for himself, we sat down with the former NBA star near his birthplace of Queens, New York. In this episode, listen to Lamar open up about how his porn habits negatively affected his performance as an athlete and warped his sexual encounters with partners. Also, hear how Lamar has been able to improve the intimacy in his life and focus on his athletic aspirations after deciding to cut out porn. We always admire when influential people speak up about how pornography has affected them in negative ways. We applaud Lamar for being unapologetically real about this issue, and we are so grateful for his support in our efforts to educate individuals on the harms of pornography. To learn more about the harms of pornography on consumers, relationships, and its larger societal impacts, visit FTND.org. To support this podcast, visit FTND.org/cbcsupport or text CONSIDER to 43506. Thank you for listening, and remember to consider before consuming.

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There are a lot of negative consequences that can come from behavioral addictions. They include everything from financial problems to legal repercussions to health issues. Whether it's gambling, gaming, sex, or pornography, it's important to understand why some people are susceptible to certain behaviors. In fact, the same mechanism that influences chemical addiction could be responsible for behavioral addiction as well.On this episode, Duane speaks with Amanda Giordano, a licensed professional counselor and associate professor at the University of Georgia, who specializes in addiction counseling both in chemical addiction and behavioral addiction. Amanda is the author of a clinical reference book titled A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions. Today, she imparts her expertise in this field, explaining how the changes in the brain associated with behavioral addictions are actually very similar to the changes associated with chemical addictions. In other words, instead of becoming addicted to a chemical that originates outside of the body, the body is addicted to the release of its own neurochemicals (dopamine in particular). Once the brain's reward system is activated, it releases neurotransmitters which can become very difficult for some people to abstain from as they become their primary means of regulating their emotions.Hence, for some susceptible individuals, a rewarding behavior can become an addiction where there's a loss of control over that behavior. The behavior is continued despite negative consequences and it becomes compulsive for that individual. They experience cravings or a mental preoccupation with the behavior when they're not engaging in it. When we understand the neuroscience behind it, we can have a lot more empathy for people with addiction because we can now understand that their experience might be very different from the experience of someone who is not genetically predisposed to addiction.Amanda also talks about how to distinguish behavioral addiction from just a high involvement in the behavior by looking for the 4 C's of addiction. In this episode, you will hear:How a rewarding behavior can become an addictionDifferent types of behavioral addictionResetting the brain takes timeThe 4 C's of addictionThe behavior becoming the salient part of their lifeProven effective methods of treatmentFactors that influence the susceptibility to behavioral addictionPositive reinforcement vs. negative reinforcementThe three circles technique to identify the warning signsKey Quotes:[04:24] - “There are changes in the brain associated with behavioral addictions that are very similar to changes associated with chemical addictions.”[04:47] - “For some susceptible individuals, a rewarding behavior can become an addiction as well.”[06:37] - “Instead of becoming addicted to a chemical that originates outside of the body, we're really becoming addicted to the release of our own neurochemicals.”[09:29] - “The brain can reset, but it takes time… It takes a little bit of time for the brain to reset and to again, start functioning the way it did prior to the start of the addiction.”[14:42] - “There are a lot of negative consequences that can come from behavioral addictions, everything from finances to legal repercussions to health issues.”[17:25] - “The chronic elevation of dopamine tricks the brain into thinking this must be a really important activity and must be necessary for my survival.”[30:26] - “If we can find alternative, healthier, more adaptive ways to regulate our emotions, then we might not need to turn to some of these problematic behaviors.”[42:13] - “Isolation, shame, and secrecy are some of the weapons that addiction uses to keep us silent and keep us sick."Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at www.theaddictedmind.com to download it.Supporting Resources:Email: amanda.giordano@uga.edu Amanda's blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/amanda-l-giordano-phd-lpc  A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions:https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Treating-Behavioral-Addictions/dp/0826163165Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5):https://www.amazon.com/Diagnostic-Statistical-Manual-Mental-Disorders/dp/0890425558Irresistible by Adam Alter:https://www.amazon.com/Irresistible-Addictive-Technology-Business-Keeping/dp/1594206643Episode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com