037: How To Stay Sober By Building A Life You Want with Dr. Larry Smith

We talk with Dr. Larry Smith about how addiction can start young, hide behind achievement, and keep us trapped through an inner voice that promises relief while stealing our lives. We also lay out the daily practices that keep him sober for 26 years and why purpose and connection matter more than chasing the absence of cravings.• His first experience with alcohol at age 11 and the sudden shift from euphoria to shame.• How prescription drugs and weekend drinking evolved into substance abuse. • The “resume versus reality” gap and how addiction fuels loneliness in relationships.• Gratitude as a trainable skill that changes mindset under stress. • “Recovery is not the absence of craving but the presence of purpose” and what purpose looks like now.• Why self-worth collapses in addiction and how people rebuild through small actions and amends.• The role of medication assisted treatment and why it should support, not replace, human connection.• The warning behind his novel 2084 and the risk of reducing recovery to what is measurable.To learn more about Dr. Larry Smiths recovery and published works please visit: https://www.drlarrysmithauthor.com/To connect with show please visit https://linktr.ee/RecoveryCatalystPodcastSend us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Reach me at Callhercatpodcast@gmail