Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
87: The Root of the Addictive Process with Alex Katehakis
87: The Root of the Addictive Process with Alex Katehakis
87: The Root of the Addictive Process with Alex Katehakis
Thursday 13th February 2020
Alex Katehakis explores how developmental trauma leads to addiction and discusses recovery on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
35 minutes
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Addiction: Alex Katehakis on Developmental Trauma and Healing
We use addictive substances or processes to escape from that feeling.
What drives someone to addiction? In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind chats with Alex Katehakis, a Clinical Sexologist and the Clinical Director of the Center For Healthy Sex in Los Angeles. With a doctorate in human sexuality and several books to her name, Alex offers a wealth of knowledge on the intricate relationship between early developmental trauma and addiction.
She explains how unresolved childhood trauma can disrupt our emotional regulation, leading many to seek solace in addictive behaviors or substances. This conversation sheds light on how these deep-seated emotional wounds can manifest and how recovery is possible through therapy and step programs. Alex's expertise in healthy sexuality also provides listeners with a broader understanding of how to achieve emotional well-being.
Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of addiction and the paths to healing.