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I’m Not the Go Along Guy; I’m the Self-Efficacy Guy
I’m Not the Go Along Guy; I’m the Self-Efficacy Guy
I’m Not the Go Along Guy; I’m the Self-Efficacy Guy
Monday 21st November 2022
Join Dr. Stanton Peele as he discusses his memoir, addiction concepts, self-efficacy, and even Tom Brady's possible football addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Stanton Peele: Rethinking Addiction and Self-Efficacy
I'm a self-efficacy guy and I evaluate everything in those terms.
Imagine being at the forefront of changing how society views addiction. That's exactly where Dr. Stanton Peele finds himself. A lawyer, professor, psychologist, psychotherapist, and author, Dr. Peele has dedicated his life to challenging traditional notions of addiction. In this episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast, he dives into his fascinating journey and his latest memoir, 'A Scientific Life on the Edge: My Lonely Quest to Change How We See Addiction'. Dr.
Peele discusses the initial reaction to his groundbreaking first book, 'Love and Addiction', which proposed a new way to understand addiction. He even explores the idea that Tom Brady might be addicted to football, shedding light on how addiction isn't confined to substances alone. You'll hear about the Life Process Program and how it aligns with SMART Recovery's principles, emphasizing self-efficacy over conformity. Dr.
Peele's conversation is both engaging and eye-opening, offering fresh perspectives on harm reduction and the importance of self-evaluation in overcoming addiction. Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with valuable insights that could change how you think about addiction and recovery.