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#76: Wired for Addiction - Dr. Evelyn Higgins Explains the Biological Component of Addiction
#76: Wired for Addiction - Dr. Evelyn Higgins Explains the Biological Component of Addiction
#76: Wired for Addiction - Dr. Evelyn Higgins Explains the Biological Component of Addiction
Monday 11th September 2023
Dr. Evelyn Higgins discusses the biological roots of addiction and personalized treatment plans on the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Evelyn Higgins shares insights into the biological component of addiction and the impact of epigenetics.
- The episode challenges the stigma around addiction and emphasizes the significance of personalized interventions.
- The conversation provides hope for change through understanding an individual's physiological makeup.
- Dr. Higgins highlights the power of personalized protocols based on lab results to support those struggling with addiction.
- Mary Tilson and Dr. Higgins offer a fresh perspective on addiction and recovery, fostering understanding and empathy.
Share this information. Say I heard this podcast and this is out there. You know, at the end of all this, we have this gift of life, right? And we want to make it the best we can. And sometimes that means being able to get out of our own way and figuring out, you know, what within us is creating this repeated behavior that's just not letting our life play out the way it should be. Like, if that's all you hear from this, then open up to saying, let me take a look. And if you're not feeling like your life is, let's figure out why.
Why do some people struggle with addiction while others don’t? In this eye-opening episode of the 'Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast', Mary Tilson chats with Dr. Evelyn Higgins, a leading expert in addiction epidemiology and the Founder of Wired for Addiction®. Dr. Higgins dives into the science behind addiction, shedding light on how our DNA and life experiences shape our relationship with substances. Ever heard of epigenetics?
You'll learn how this fascinating field reveals the interplay between genes and environment in addiction. Dr. Higgins also discusses how trauma can alter our physiology, making some individuals more susceptible to addiction. But it’s not all doom and gloom—she emphasizes the hope found in personalized treatment plans based on lab results. By understanding one's unique biological makeup, tailored interventions can be created to better support recovery.
This episode is packed with insights that challenge the stigma around addiction and offer a fresh perspective on how to approach treatment. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the science, this conversation will leave you enlightened and hopeful.