Ep 67. The real reason why almost everyone is addicted to something, with Drew Wild

In this week’s episode I’m joined by Addiction, Trauma and Codependency Coach Drew Wild. Drew is on a mission to change the conversation around addiction, challenging people to approach the understanding of these compulsions through the lens of trauma. He believes trauma underpins most dependencies and is prevalent for those who are unable to process their emotions. With his own lived experience in drug and alcohol addiction, Drew speaks from a place of understanding and embodiment while living a recovered life in his own unique way. We spoke about a range of juicy topics including: Playing the chameleon – 9:00 Not tracking your sobriety date – 15:00 Developmental trauma – 23:00 The origin of attachment styles – 43:00 Somatic Healing – 49:23 Healthy relationships and the key to communication – 54:14 Changing the landscape of addiction education – 1:06:20To see Drew’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website. You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss You can find Drew using the links below:Website: Line In The SandInstagram: @drew_wild Free Course: Drawing A Line In The SandIf you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:•A healthcare professional•Alcoholics Anonymous•Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)•CheckPoint (global)If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below:⁠YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.