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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
158: The Science of Addiction with Gill Tietz
158: The Science of Addiction with Gill Tietz
Monday 6th December 2021
Biochemist Gill Tietz discusses her journey to sobriety and how brain chemistry plays a role in addiction recovery on 'The Addicted Mind Podcast'.
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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The Addicted Mind Podcast is about understanding addiction from a research and treatment perspective. We will dive into what drives the addictive process, explore the latest research on addiction, and...(view more)
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Gill Tietz: How Brain Chemistry Can Help You Achieve Sobriety
Just because you stop drinking doesn't mean it's like poof, like back to normal. It takes time to recover, and you know all the damage that alcohol has done.
What if the secret to overcoming addiction lies in understanding your brain? In this engaging episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind chats with Gill Tietz, a biochemist and the voice behind the Sober Powered Podcast. Gill opens up about her own battle with alcohol addiction, starting from her first drink at 18, through the years of heavy drinking in grad school, to her journey towards sobriety.
With a background in biochemistry, Gill provides a unique perspective on how alcohol affects brain chemistry and why it can be so hard to quit. She explains how drinking alters the brain's reward system, making it more susceptible to addiction. But it's not all science talk; Gill's story is deeply personal and relatable. She shares how she used her scientific knowledge to change her thinking patterns and achieve sobriety.
Along the way, she highlights the importance of self-awareness, support, and patience in the recovery process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the science behind addiction or looking for inspiration on their own path to sobriety.