EPISODE · Oct 26, 2024 · 56 MIN
Why Sobriety Fails: A Psychologist’s Guide to Breaking the Cycle | Dr. Brian Licuanan
from TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon · host Will Gordon
I'm incredibly excited to bring you this powerful conversation with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a leading expert in addiction and recovery. 🎬 EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 00:00 Rock Bottom to Breakthrough: Where It All Begins 02:55 Beyond Just Quitting: The Truth About Real Sobriety 05:58 Your Recovery Squad: Why You Can't Do This Alone 09:01 Family Intervention: The Talk Nobody Wants (But Everyone Needs) 12:08 Crystal Clear: Breaking Down Meth Addiction 14:59 Trauma, DNA & Addiction: The Science Behind Your Struggles 24:32 Finding Yourself: The Ultimate Recovery Journey 26:30 Mental Health & Substance Use: The Hidden Connection 30:20 Love, Life & Recovery: How Relationships Change Everything 32:35 Why Recovery Changes Your Entire Game 38:34 Real Talk: The Hard Parts Nobody Mentions 43:20 From Talk to Action: Making Change Stick 47:06 Next Level You: Building Your Future in Recovery 50:20 The Light at the End: Your Path to Freedom https://www.instagram.com/drlicuanan/ In this raw and honest discussion, we dive deep into: • Why just "staying dry" isn't enough for true recovery • The hidden role trauma plays in addiction (that nobody talks about) • What family members get wrong when trying to help • How genetics and mental health affect your recovery journey • The truth about support systems (and why some fail) https://www.instagram.com/thewillpowerpodcast/ 🎯 Dr. Licuanan drops some serious wisdom bombs like: "Sobriety is not only am I not engaging in the behavior..." "You have to work it up, you have to go through the steps." Whether you're: • Just starting to question your relationship with substances • Struggling to stay sober • Supporting someone in recovery • Already on your journey but feeling stuck ...this episode has real, actionable insights you can use today. Don't miss the segment on family dynamics at 09:01 - it might completely change how you view your recovery journey. ⬇️ Drop a "💡" in the comments when you hear something that hits home. #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #MentalHealth #TheWillpowerPodcast #RecoveryJourney #SoberCurious Follow Dr. Brian https://drbrianlicuanan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drlicuanan/ https://www.instagram.com/thewillpowerpodcast/
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I'm incredibly excited to bring you this powerful conversation with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a leading expert in addiction and recovery. 🎬 EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 00:00 Rock Bottom to Breakthrough: Where It All Begins 02:55 Beyond Just Quitting: The Truth About Real Sobriety 05:58 Your Recovery Squad: Why You Can't Do This Alone 09:01 Family Intervention: The Talk Nobody Wants (But Everyone Needs) 12:08 Crystal Clear: Breaking Down Meth Addiction 14:59 Trauma, DNA & Addiction: The Science Behind Your Struggles 24:32 Finding Yourself: The Ultimate Recovery Journey 26:30 Mental Health & Substance Use: The Hidden Connection 30:20 Love, Life & Recovery: How Relationships Change Everything 32:35 Why Recovery Changes Your Entire Game 38:34 Real Talk: The Hard Parts Nobody Mentions 43:20 From Talk to Action: Making Change Stick 47:06 Next Level You: Building Your Future in Recovery 50:20 The Light at the End: Your Path to Freedom https://www.instagram.com/drlicuanan/ In this raw and honest discussion, we dive deep into: • Why just "staying dry" isn't enough for true recovery • The hidden role trauma plays in addiction (that nobody talks about) • What family members get wrong when trying to help • How genetics and mental health affect your recovery journey • The truth about support systems (and why some fail) https://www.instagram.com/thewillpowerpodcast/ 🎯 Dr. Licuanan drops some serious wisdom bombs like: "Sobriety is not only am I not engaging in the behavior..." "You have to work it up, you have to go through the steps." Whether you're: • Just starting to question your relationship with substances • Struggling to stay sober • Supporting someone in recovery • Already on your journey but feeling stuck ...this episode has real, actionable insights you can use today. Don't miss the segment on family dynamics at 09:01 - it might completely change how you view your recovery journey. ⬇️ Drop a "💡" in the comments when you hear something that hits home. #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #MentalHealth #TheWillpowerPodcast #RecoveryJourney #SoberCurious Follow Dr. Brian https://drbrianlicuanan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drlicuanan/ https://www.instagram.com/thewillpowerpodcast/
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