Star Trek and the Circle Method: A Game-Changing Roadmap for Sobriety & Breaking Bad Habits

🎙️ Episode 16 - Star Trek and the Circle Method: A Game-Changing Roadmap for Sobriety & Breaking Bad HabitsIn this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Licensed Therapist & EMDR specialist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) reveal a practical, battle-tested roadmap to help men break free from addiction, compulsive habits, and self-sabotaging patterns.Using a simple yet powerful visual framework known as "The Circle Sheet"—borrowed from 12-step traditions and infused with a healthy dose of Star Trek wisdom—Zack walks you through how to create your own personal sobriety plan. Whether you’re battling porn addiction, over-drinking, procrastination, emotional reactivity, or something else, this episode gives you tools that are simple, actionable, and grounded in both science and experience.🔥 What You’ll Learn:What the Outer, Middle, and Inner Circles mean and how they relate to relapse cyclesThe psychology of triggers (a.k.a. “Yellow Alert”) and how to interrupt themHow to replace destructive habits with purposeful actionsWhy identifying your personal heroes and values changes your recovery trajectoryThe surprising link between addiction and isolation—and how connection healsZack also shares his own method for integrating the "Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)" into your recovery game plan—helping you identify the 2 most effective actions that keep you mentally and emotionally strong.Oh, and yes… there’s plenty of nerdy Star Trek humor, Photon Torpedoes, and a spontaneous side mission to Comic Con.🧠 Who This Is For:Men struggling with addiction, compulsive behavior, or bad habitsHusbands, fathers, leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking freedom and clarityFans of Jordan Peterson, Jocko Willink, or Dave Ramsey seeking faith-informed tools for healingAnyone curious about how EMDR and 12-step principles can work together for lasting growthClick here to watch a video of this episode.’ Click here to view the episode transcript.’ 🔗 Ready to Escape the Cage?Book a free 30-minute consultation or learn more about therapy and coaching for men at:👉 https://www.escapethecagenow.com