Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
How Not to Kill Yourself, with Prof Clancy Martin
How Not to Kill Yourself, with Prof Clancy Martin
How Not to Kill Yourself, with Prof Clancy Martin
Tuesday 28th March 2023
Philosopher Clancy Martin discusses addiction and suicidal thoughts with Carl Erik Fisher on 'Flourishing After Addiction'. Listen for insights and hope.
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Get the buttons here!Philosopher Clancy Martin on the Interplay of Addiction and Suicidal Thoughts
Thinking about killing oneself and addictive thinking have a lot more in common than is normally recognized.
Imagine surviving more than ten suicide attempts and emerging with a profound understanding of the mind. That's Clancy Martin's reality. In this episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction', Carl Erik Fisher sits down with Martin, a philosopher, author, and recovering alcoholic, to discuss his book 'How Not to Kill Yourself'. Martin's journey is not just about overcoming suicidal thoughts; it's about recognizing how these thoughts can mirror addictive behaviors.
He reveals that the mental patterns driving suicidal ideation and addiction share surprising similarities, often rooted in deeper existential crises. Throughout their conversation, Fisher and Martin touch on the importance of finding meaning and purpose, the struggle of balancing family life with personal demons, and how Buddhism became a cornerstone of Martin's recovery. They also delve into Martin's experiences in child and adolescent psychiatry, highlighting the critical role of talking therapy and the challenges of addressing parental influence.
This episode offers a raw, insightful look into the complexities of addiction and mental health, providing hope and practical advice for anyone grappling with these issues.