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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 31 MIN

Taking the Edge Off | Are We Self-Medicating And Don't Realize It?

from Bro-ing Pains · host Papa Chad & Corporate Papi

In this episode, we unpack the real reason so many of us turn to alcohol, weed, and drugs to escape pressure, stress, and exhaustion.This conversation isn’t about addiction labels, it's about understanding why we feel the need to “take the edge off” in the first place.We explore:Why being “high-functioning" doesn’t mean you’re emotionally healthyThe cultural normalization of drinking and substance useHow we learn to cope through escape instead of emotional regulationHow these patterns disconnect us from our partners, families, and ourselvesThis episode is part of our Season 2 series exploring the many ways men disappear while appearing completely fine on the outside.If you’ve ever told yourself “I don’t have a problem, I just need to relax,” this conversation is for you.

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In this episode, we unpack the real reason so many of us turn to alcohol, weed, and drugs to escape pressure, stress, and exhaustion. This conversation isn’t about addiction labels, it's about understanding why we feel the need to “take the edge off” in the first place. We explore: Why being “high-functioning" doesn’t mean you’re emotionally healthyThe cultural normalization of drinking and substance useHow we learn to cope through escape instead of emotional regulationHow these patterns disc...

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