Breaking Free from Guilt and Shame: A Fresh Take on Addiction Recovery
Letting go of guilt and shame is crucial to solving your substance use problems. Find out why in our latest episode!
Feeling weighed down by guilt and shame? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions', hosts Michelle Dunbar and Mark Scheeren tackle these heavy emotions and their impact on addiction recovery. Forget the old narrative that addiction is a lifelong disease. The Freedom Model offers a new perspective: addiction is a temporary issue that can be resolved by understanding why we turn to substances in the first place.
Michelle and Mark dive into how guilt and shame often distract us from addressing the real reasons behind substance use. Instead of being bogged down by self-blame, they suggest focusing on the perceived benefits of substance use to make more informed decisions about your behavior. Traditional treatment methods and 12-step programs? They challenge those too, arguing that these approaches are rooted in myths rather than science. Instead, they advocate for a self-directed approach based on self-awareness and personal choice.
By letting go of guilt and shame, you can better understand your behavior and take control of your recovery journey. This episode is perfect for anyone tired of conventional recovery methods and looking for a fresh, empowering approach to solving addiction.