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"Breaking Cycles"
🕑 Added 2020-02-27 13:05:00 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan discuss dependency, sobriety, and different types of addiction, including our addiction to stuff, alcohol, food, drugs, cigarettes, money, status, social media, attention, television, breaking news, smartphones, and porn with author and blogger Laura McKowen, and they answer the following questions:
Why is it difficult for many people to recognize that ‘normal’ alcohol consumption is unhealthy? (20:12)
How does cognitive dissonance play a role in addiction? (28:30)
Where is the line between a bad habit and an addiction? (36:19)
How do I recognize when my drinking has become a problem? (37:30)
How do I talk with my doctor about prescription medication to assist with sobriety? (39:20)
Must I completely stop consuming coffee to not be considered addicted? (41:07)
What role do boundaries play in getting sober? (43:33)
Why do we often recognize our addictions, yet refuse to address them? (47:34)
What lasting effects does addiction have on those around the addict? (50:54)
What is the stigma often associated with recovery? (53:55)
How do I tactfully address addictive behavior with a loved one? (59:23)
LINKS
Book: Atomic Habits
Book: Boundaries
Book: Daily Rituals
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Book: Recovery
Book: Some Thoughts About Relationships
Book: We Are the Luckiest
Facebook: Laura McKowen
Instagram: Laura McKowen
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Podcast: James Clear
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Twitter: Laura McKowen
Tour: The Minimalists
Website: Dr. Gabor Mate
Website: Laura McKowen
MAXIMS
“Sobriety is the capacity to savor.” —Russ Hudson
“A simple life is not an easy life: a forest fire is easy; a campfire is simple.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Covering emotions with pleasure is like covering rotting wood with paint.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“We can’t walk away from something without setting it down first.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 221.
Comments
Karin S Weller
I really like this podcast. One of my favorites. I like how she interacts with both of you. Great guest. I had stopped drinking completely for almost 5 years and recently decided to have some alcohol again. I stopped because of my sport and didn’t feel I had a problem with it. The past three weeks I think about that glass everyday. I look forward to the evening feel good buzz. I’m questioning if I made a bad choice reopening that option though I’m totally enjoying that relaxed atmosphere with myself and my husband. Do you have thoughts on that? Thanks for a great podcast. - Karin.
Ralf Rückert
Nice! Same attitude in Germany. Beer is a big part of evening-culture. But non alcoholic beer has gotten really good and when you order it now people are more like "oh he is just driving responsible". Since my wife is pregnant I joined her in sobriety for a view months now. I recommend temporary deprivation for everyone, just to see how it affects their life.
