The Freedom Model
The Freedom Model
The Enemy Within? Are You Battling Yourself?
The Enemy Within? Are You Battling Yourself?
The Enemy Within? Are You Battling Yourself?
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Mark Shearren and Michelle Dunbar debunk common addiction myths, offering a fresh perspective on overcoming habits with the Freedom Model.
37 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Addiction is framed as a natural change process, not a disease.
- Critique of 12-step programs and their effectiveness.
- Importance of recognising and challenging habitual thoughts.
- Role of environmental cues in perpetuating addictive behaviours.
- Emphasis on personal control and mindful decision-making.
You make a decision very quickly based on certain cues in your environment, and you mindlessly go forward with your habit
Are you tired of the traditional narratives around addiction? In this episode, Mark Shearren and Michelle Dunbar tackle some of the most controversial beliefs about addiction and recovery. They argue that addiction is not a disease but a natural change process, and that framing it as such can help you stop battling yourself and achieve real change.
Mark and Michelle break down the myths surrounding 12-step programs, explaining why they believe these methods often fail to help people move past their addictions. Instead, they offer a fresh perspective rooted in the Freedom Model, which emphasises personal control and mindful decision-making. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they show how recognising your habits and challenging the perceived benefits of addictive behaviours can lead to meaningful transformation.
The episode also touches on the dangers of externalising your habits and the importance of not letting environmental cues dictate your actions. If you're looking for a no-nonsense approach to overcoming addiction that empowers you to take control, this episode is a must-listen. Ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about addiction? Tune in and start your journey towards freedom today.