How to Prevent a Relapse: Understanding the 3 Stages of Relapse in Addiction Recovery

In this episode of Unhooked: The Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast, host Jeremy Lipkowitz discusses the three stages of relapse—emotional, mental, and physical—and provides practical tips to prevent them. This special episode, inspired by a listener's request, emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention to maintain recovery. Learn how to recognize warning signs and develop coping strategies to stay on track. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:28 Supporting the Show01:26 Understanding Relapse in Recovery04:19 Listener's Request and Importance of Relapse Stages08:02 Emotional Stage of Relapse10:58 Mental Stage of Relapse15:35 Physical Stage of Relapse17:36 Tips for Preventing Relapse22:29 Conclusion and Listener Engagement-------------------Interested in joining the Unhooked Academy Program? Sign up for a free call:https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Interested in 1:1 coaching? Click here: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/introConnect with me on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz-------------------ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZJeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.