SomeBuddies Podcast Episode 1 | Addiction, Early Recovery, Power of the mind w/ Guest Slaine |2020

SomeBuddies Podcast is here again with a brand new episode of Addiction, Recovery, Power of mind & Covid-19!
To achieve satisfaction with our lives we must develop a sense of meaning and purpose. We must know what we want, and how to obtain it. Oftentimes there are competing and conflicting priorities. Nonetheless, we must make choices that optimize our life satisfaction. We give up some things in order to gain something else. Addiction recovery appears to be no different. Addiction and recovery are competing priorities. We cannot have both. Many times people feel conflicted about giving up their addiction. This is certainly understandable. People can strengthen their motivation to change. They do this by carefully evaluating the pros and cons of change (recovery) versus no change (addiction). As we will see in the treatment section, this is exactly what people do who recover on their own. They weigh out the costs and benefits of their addiction. They decide they will change because continuing simply isn't worth the price.
Having decided to change, we need to figure out how to make that change happen. Some people have no difficulty figuring out they need to change and how to do it. These people recover without any outside assistance. For others, the decision to change is difficult, while the "how to" part is quite simple. These individuals may benefit from some guidance that helps them to accurately weigh the costs and benefits of their addiction. As we mentioned in the biology section, addiction disrupts rational thought and judgment. Therefore, people sometimes have difficulty making an accurate appraisal. This does not mean they are "in denial." It simply means they might benefit from some outside guidance. Motivational interviewing may be a beneficial tool to help these folks. For other people both tasks are challenging. The decision to change is a hard one. So is the "how to" accomplish change. These individuals will greatly benefit from professional and/or non-professional help.
Our primary message is that no two people are alike. Some people need no help to change. Others need help in making the decision to change; but once decided, they need little further assistance. Still other people have difficulty with both the decision to change, and how to make that change occur. Addictions treatment should be fluid and flexible enough to match the specific needs of each person.

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Chris D dropping them recovery BOMBS on 'em! This podcast was on point. Subscribed.

[@stevenwhite6288]

Thank you Chris for keeping it real in regards to creating a foundation in the steps and building off of that. That is something I would speak to newbs in treatment🔥New to the podcast and subscribed for more great content, conversations.

[@victorvitale9553]

Congratulations! Great first show of many! Keep the momentum! God Bless. #Peace #Love #Respect

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Loving the REAL talk... Subscribe looking forward to more...

[@MicksMasterMike]

Man I already cringe as I'm typing this, but thank you for the podcast glad I came across this, day 1 starts today thank you.

[@kerrisherrell3759]

🙌🏻 so proud of you Chris!!! Thank you for putting this message out to a world that needs it

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Congrats on launching the podcast Chris. Just subscribed. I’m here for it and looking forward to the content!

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Good work gentlemen spread that message Inspiration and Hope are needed in the world theres no greater purpose

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