Nanci Adair
Nanci Adair
Episode 8: Root Causes with Laurie Jones
Episode 8: Root Causes with Laurie Jones
Episode 8: Root Causes with Laurie Jones
Tuesday 11th April 2023
Join Nanci Adair and Laurie Jones as they discuss the root causes of addiction, emotional challenges in recovery, and practical life hacks for sobriety.
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28 minutes
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Nanci Adair
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Exploration of the root causes of addiction and the challenges of sobriety
- Insights into managing emotions and coping with sensitivity and creativity in recovery
- Discussion on the impact of dependency and attachment styles on individuals in sobriety
- Reflections on the sense of loss and transformational journey in personal empowerment
- Encouragement for listeners to share life hacks and strategies for navigating a sober lifestyle
Do you suppose we'll hear stories about addiction? We might. Oh. Stories about recovery, too? But mostly stories about how addiction turns smart, sensitive people into liars, thieves, gluttons, and whores. Liars? And thieves? And gluttons and whores. Oh, liars, thieves, gluttons, and whores. Oh, my.
Ever wondered what makes some people more prone to addiction than others? In this episode of 'Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores', host Nanci Adair and guest Laurie Jones take you on a journey through the intricate web of addiction's root causes. They discuss how traits like sensitivity, creativity, and intuition can sometimes set the stage for addictive behaviors.
Nanci shares her own story of becoming an alcoholic in her 30s and her experiences as a substance abuse counselor, providing a deeply personal perspective on the issue. The conversation doesn't shy away from the tough stuff, like the isolating nature of addiction and the emotional rollercoaster of recovery. Ever heard of the 'Lazarus Syndrome'? It’s the idea that you can reinvent yourself and grow in sobriety, a concept that Nanci and Laurie explore in depth.
The second half of the episode shifts focus to the emotional challenges of getting sober, especially for those who start their recovery journey later in life. Laurie opens up about starting to smoke pot at a young age and still feeling like an adolescent at 66. They also share practical life hacks for managing sobriety, like taking 24 hours to consider decisions and making space for new responsibilities.
This episode is a thoughtful dive into the complexities of addiction and offers valuable insights for anyone on the path to recovery.