What Are You Worshiping? Addiction, Body Dysmorphia & Spiritual Awakening

In this deep and honest conversation, Anthony and his guests explore how addiction doesn’t always disappear — it often changes form.After substances are removed, new obsessions can appear: body dysmorphia, validation seeking, relationships, surgery addiction, food, or self-image. The episode dives into how self-obsession blocks spiritual growth and why many people in recovery struggle with new compulsions.They discuss:• body dysmorphia in recovery• addiction transfer and behavioral addictions• self-obsession and guilt• radical acceptance of the body• discipline vs shortcuts in health• patience and impulsivity• choosing what you “worship” in life• how spiritual awakening changes thinkingThe conversation ultimately explores a powerful idea:If you don’t choose what you serve in life, something will choose for you.Recovery becomes about removing the things that block connection to purpose, peace, and spiritual growth.