Recovery Secrets offers a brand new look at the addiction problem. Dr. Adi Jaffe, the Author of The Abstinence Myth, goes deep into areas previously unexplored and offers stories and solutions that aren’t often discussed around the addiction problem. Whether you know someone who is struggling, or you’re struggling yourself or even if your’re a professional who is seeking a different way to approach this frustrating and deadly problem, you’re going to love this podcast.
Dr. Jaffe returns today to expand upon the philosophy of all or nothing thinking. The belief that anything but perfection is failure (i.e. anything but sobriety is failure) does not allow us to see progress and leaves us in a shame spiral. Recognizing your progress will help you achieve your goals.
Read MoreMost of us have learned to look at the world through the lens of success vs. failure. This creates a black & white, harsh reality in which anything that doesn’t qualify as an absolute victory is considered a loss. Unfortunately, this is the language of addiction treatment as well - you’re either sober (winning) or not (losing) and there is no between. At IGNTD, we look at things completely differently.
Read MoreThe concept of alcoholism seems to not have aged well over time. With it being 2021, Dr. Jaffe believes it's time to change the idea and think differently about the concept.
Read MoreDr. Jaffe explores this non-binary world we now live in and sheds light on how “alcoholism” no longer fits in a binary black or white category.
Read MoreIGNTD Coach Tina Konkin discusses how strong labels can be for a person how it can affect their way of thinking and actions.
Read MoreDr. Jaffe shares a few stories about different instances of how codependency has affected a relationship and made it harder for one to process and handle.
Read MoreDr. Jaffe shares a story of a couple that went through issues of dishonesty and cheating. Through it all, Dr. J makes it a point to be able to learn from a situation like this, whether you may have went through it or not, and be better with trust in your partner without having to hide anything.
Read MoreSophie Jaffe hosts this week's Recovery episode by reflecting on how her and Dr. Jaffe's relationship has faltered and prospered through time and what it took from both sides to be united in radical transparency.
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