Rethinking Addiction: A New Perspective with Melissa Huray
Episode Overview
Addiction is viewed as an attempt to solve emotional pain. Labelling addiction as a disease may keep individuals trapped. Spiritual healing through Jesus offers true freedom. Addressing root causes is crucial for recovery. A faith-based approach provides hope and compassion.
Addiction is not the primary problem. It's an attempt to solve a problem of emotional pain.
In this eye-opening episode of the Strong Tower Mental Health podcast, host Heidi Mortenson welcomes Melissa Huray, an author and host of the Hope Report, to challenge conventional views on addiction. Melissa presents a thought-provoking perspective that addiction is not a disease but rather an attempt to solve underlying emotional pain. She passionately argues that labelling addiction as a disease keeps individuals trapped in a cycle of dependency and that true freedom comes from spiritual healing through Jesus.
This episode dives into controversial topics around addiction, mental health, and deliverance, offering a fresh viewpoint that is sure to spark conversation. Melissa shares personal stories and insights, emphasising the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction and finding hope in faith. If you've ever felt ashamed or judged because of your addiction, this episode provides a compassionate and hopeful message that you won't want to miss.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion that challenges the status quo and offers a path to genuine freedom.