255. From Psychosis to Purpose with Shane Gregory

What happens when the very thing that nearly destroys your life becomes the catalyst for your life's work?This week I'm joined by Shane Gregory, an addiction specialist, Chinese medicine practitioner, and someone whose own story is unlike anything we've shared on the podcast before.Shane was introduced to drugs at just fourteen years old. What followed was years of chasing that first high, battling psychosis, hearing voices, experiencing profound mental health struggles, and ultimately finding himself searching for a completely different way to understand addiction and recovery.Rather than viewing addiction through willpower alone, Shane explains how rebuilding the body, regulating the nervous system, reconnecting with nature, and restoring balance became the foundation of his recovery.Together we explore why so many people feel lost after removing alcohol, the relationship between the body and the mind, why chasing dopamine can become another addiction, and how practices like breathwork, movement, creativity, and rhythm can help people rediscover themselves.This is a fascinating conversation that blends lived experience with a completely different perspective on healing.If you've ever wondered why sobriety can sometimes feel emotionally difficult, or why simply removing alcohol doesn't always feel like enough, you'll find plenty to think about in this episode.Shane's introduction to drugs at just fourteen years old.The years spent chasing the feeling of that first high.Living with psychosis and hearing voices.Why heroin unexpectedly became a turning point.Discovering Chinese medicine and a new understanding of addiction.Why recovery is about rebuilding the body, not just changing your thinking.The connection between dopamine, the nervous system, and long-term healing.Why creativity, movement, and nature play such an important role in recovery.What it really means to become 'radically human.'Cool quotes"It's not the drugs. It's us. We're the drugs.""The chase is what addiction is all about.""You can't take away your experiences, but you can rebuild the body.""The world has become disconnected from nature, and addiction is one symptom of that.""To be radically human is to be radically messy."Content Advisory: This episode contains discussion of drug addiction, psychosis, suicidal thoughts, mental health, and recovery. Some listeners may find these topics distressing. Please listen with care and seek support if needed.Connect with Shane@NotAnotherRehab@Supreme_Ultimate_Shan