EP 01: Introduction
EP 01: Introduction

Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast

Carel van Heerden introduces the Craving Wolves podcast, sharing his personal battles with addiction and the concept of feeding our 'good' and 'bad' wolves.

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20:48•7 Feb 2022

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Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast

Carel van Heerden

The podcast to help you battle the everyday struggle with addiction, cravings, dependency and bad habits but also give you some helpful tips and good habits that help me. This podcast will give my struggles and triumphs with addiction some life and hopefully assist you in your own battle regarding addiction. The reason for the name and artwork of this Podcast is based on the Yin Yang sign from Taoism, depicted by two wolves, a good wolf and an evil wolf. A concept of addiction is that these wolves live inside you and you have to choose which one to feed… Addiction effects everyone in a different way, a different reaction to different substances, some people are able to have one drink and never be concerned others have one and there whole life turns upside down. A small note about me, my biggest dependencies were cigarettes and alcohol and I am more that 5 year free of both of them. This podcast will house my point of view on addiction, dependency, cravings, Habits (Good and Bad) and give a platform for people to reach out and let their stories be heard, through me or as a guest on the show. I will discuss things that helped me in the battle and obstacles that hindered me throughout the continuous war with addiction. The Podcast will have a feel good serious vibe where some hard topics will be discussed in relieving way to deal with these hard topics. I want to let you know you are not alone in this struggle and together we can start saying no to things that don’t fulfil us and yes to things that do.

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Meet the Wolves: An Introduction to Overcoming Addiction with Carel van Heerden

“Let's be honest: you just have a day that is not going well and in those times that Wolf will still be hungry, and then a lot of people will fall into that habit again because of the trauma.”

Ever felt like you're wrestling with inner demons? In this eye-opening first episode of the Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast, host Carel van Heerden sets the stage for a journey into the heart of addiction and recovery. Carel kicks things off by sharing his own battles with alcohol and cigarette addiction, shedding light on the challenges he faced and the strategies that helped him break free.

He talks about the concept of 'good' and 'bad' wolves within us, inspired by the Yin Yang symbol, and how the choice of which one to feed can shape our lives. Carel's candid storytelling and personal insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. He emphasizes the power of community and open dialogue, urging listeners to join the conversation and support each other in their recovery journeys.

This episode isn't just an introduction; it's a call to action for anyone ready to confront their own 'wolves' and find a path to a healthier, happier life.

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