EPISODE · Sep 7, 2025 · 51 MIN
Episode 8: Cross-Addiction: Swapping One Fix for Another
from Built, Not Broken · host Max and Matt
Sobriety doesn’t always mean the addiction is gone — sometimes it just shifts. In this episode, we break down cross-addiction: swapping drugs or alcohol for something else that feels safer but can still take over your life.From food, fitness, and work to relationships and even recovery itself, we share our own stories of falling into new compulsions, why cross-addiction happens, and how to spot the red flags before they control you.Because recovery isn’t just about quitting — it’s about learning to live without always needing a fix.
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Sobriety doesn’t always mean the addiction is gone — sometimes it just shifts. In this episode, we break down cross-addiction: swapping drugs or alcohol for something else that feels safer but can still take over your life.From food, fitness, and work to relationships and even recovery itself, we share our own stories of falling into new compulsions, why cross-addiction happens, and how to spot the red flags before they control you.Because recovery isn’t just about quitting — it’s about learning to live without always needing a fix.
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