Gulf Breeze Recovery
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Episode #102 "The Fertile Soil of Addiction"
Episode #102 "The Fertile Soil of Addiction"
Episode #102 "The Fertile Soil of Addiction"
Monday 10th October 2022
Kat and Barnett from Gulf Breeze Recovery discuss how internal unrest like insecurity and trauma can lead to addiction in this episode of Beyond Addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Unearthing Addiction: The Hidden Roots Beneath the Surface
With these roots we sprout or grow addiction. And all I keep thinking about is the fact that we're sitting up here on camera. So I don't know how many people watching this have ever had lights shining on you and a camera pointing in your face.
Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of addiction? In this eye-opening episode of 'Beyond Addiction', Kat Carley and Barnett Gilmer from Gulf Breeze Recovery take you on a journey to uncover the hidden roots of addictive behavior. They explore how feelings of insecurity, trauma, depression, anxiety, and even boredom can create a fertile soil where addiction takes root. These underlying conditions, often invisible to the naked eye, are what Kat and Barnett call 'internal unrest'.
It's a state of being that drives individuals to seek relief outside themselves, often leading to addictive behaviors. Kat shares her own struggles with insecurity, revealing how it led her down the path of addiction. She explains that insecurity often stems from a feeling of not being enough, prompting many to turn to substances as a quick fix. However, this external solution only deepens the problem. Barnett adds that boredom is another overlooked precursor to addiction.
It represents an internal emptiness that people try to fill with substances, creating a vicious cycle. Trauma is another complex root discussed in the episode. Whether it's a single traumatic event or a series of smaller ones, trauma leaves a lasting impact that can lead to addiction. Kat and Barnett emphasize that understanding these traumatic roots can help in preventing addiction and promoting recovery. Depression and anxiety are also common precursors to addiction.
Kat and Barnett note that while mild forms of these conditions are part of the human experience, looking outside oneself for relief can lead to addictive behaviors. They argue that understanding the illusions behind these feelings can offer a clearer path to recovery. Using the metaphor of a plant, they illustrate how addiction grows from this fertile soil of internal turmoil.
By digging into these roots, Kat and Barnett aim to provide a fresh perspective on addiction and recovery, one that focuses on achieving internal peace and contentment. If you're curious about what really drives addiction and how to combat it from within, this episode is a must-listen.