Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
How Trauma Fuels Addiction & The 4 Pillars for Recovery with Joe Polish
How Trauma Fuels Addiction & The 4 Pillars for Recovery with Joe Polish
How Trauma Fuels Addiction & The 4 Pillars for Recovery with Joe Polish
Tuesday 7th January 2025
Explore how trauma fuels addiction and discover the four pillars for recovery with Joe Polish on The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie.
40 minutes
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Author:
Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Addiction often serves as a survival mechanism to escape pain.
- Genuine connection is crucial for sustainable recovery.
- Unlearning harmful patterns is essential in the healing process.
- Moving from shame to courage helps in overcoming addiction.
- Taking personal responsibility is key to long-term healing.
If I don't get the hell out of this place, I'm gonna die
In this episode of The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie, the focus is on the intricate relationship between trauma and addiction. Dr. Aimie Apigian is joined by Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network and Genius Recovery, who shares his compelling journey from addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur. They discuss how trauma can fuel addictive behaviours and the essential steps towards recovery.
Joe’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, highlighting the importance of genuine connection and self-awareness in overcoming addiction. The conversation sheds light on how addiction often serves as a survival mechanism to escape pain and the critical role of creating safety and connection in the healing process. You'll learn about the four pillars for sustainable recovery, which include unlearning harmful patterns, moving from shame to courage, building genuine connections, and taking personal responsibility.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction, whether personally or through loved ones, offering practical tools and hope for long-term healing.