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Addictive Personalities
by Bethany
Addictive Personalities is a raw, honest look at addiction beyond drugs and alcohol. Hosted by Bethany, this podcast challenges stigma and explores trauma, coping, and healing through lived experience. There’s no one right way to recover — just real conversations about what addiction actually is and what comes after.
Episodes
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Radical Acceptance (Part 4) | In My Defense... Actually, Never Mind
We all have our reasons. But sometimes they're just excuses dressed up as explanations. In Part 4, we're talking about owning our mistakes, separating accountability from shame, and learning to tell ourselves the truth without letting our past define us.
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Radical Acceptance (Part 3) | I Am.
In part 3 of Radical Acceptance, we're challenging the what-ifs, the years we think we wasted, and the imaginary versions of ourselves we think we should be. Especially post addiction, it's easy to let regret overshadow growth. I talk about believing the positive feedback and compliments we are...
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Radical Acceptance (Part 2) | Oh, They're Sorry Alright...
You've been waiting for them to say "I'm sorry." Turns out, they ARE sorry. Just not in the way you were hoping. LOL Part 2 is about accepting that some people may never apologize, take accountability, or validate your reality and then deciding that you don't need them to.
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Radical Acceptance (Part 1) | Are You Shoulding On Yourself?
I should be further along. They should know better. This shouldn’t have happened. Does this sound like you, too? But “should” doesn’t change what is. In Part 1 of my Radical Acceptance series, I’m talking about the difference between accepting reality and approving of it, and how letting go of…
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Update: Isolation Is Very Not Good
It has been roughly 3 months. I've thought about recording every single day. I couldn't contain it any longer. I've been... Isolating. I have a lot happening, but all good things. I just want to call attention to the fact that I do it, I'm working on it, it is not healing, and publishing this...
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The Biggest Step In My Journey To Self Worth: Gotta Put My Money Where My Mouth Is
It was a long time coming. I finally saw what I was doing to hold myself back and not hold myself accountable for the pain I felt.
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The Good | The Bad | The Ugly: (Part 2) The Good [Trigger Warning!]
In this episode, I sit down again with one of my closest friends—this time to talk about what came next. Getting clean. The early years. The parts no one really prepares you for. This is Part Two: This is the good part; the shift out of chaos and into recovery. We talk about what it actually…
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Why I Started This Podcast
First solo video - reintroducing myself and explaining why Addictive Personalities exists.
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The Good | The Bad | The Ugly: (Part 1) The Ugly [TRIGGER WARNING]
My first interview. My first time on video. In this episode, I sit down with one of my closest friends to share the raw, unfiltered parts of our addiction journeys. From meeting at 15 to navigating chaos, staying connected through our 20s, and going separate ways in our 30s—this is our story.…
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Letting Go And Letting God
This episode exists because faith stepped in before doubt took over. In a moment of dysregulation, discouragement, and deep self‑questioning, the urge to throw this podcast away felt real. What stopped it wasn’t motivation, momentum, or certainty—but faith in God. This episode reflects on…
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I’m Not Making Excuses. I’m Learning.
This is a clarification episode. I’m not blaming the nervous system. I’m not minimizing accountability. And I’m not claiming to have answers. What I am doing is learning—about dysregulation, about addiction swapping, and about why being clean doesn’t always bring peace. This podcast is part of my...
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Dysregulation Is Chemical: Regulation is Intentional
This episode dives into the reason why the decision to stop is so hard, even when we know better. Our nervous system fights us every step of the way. It doesn't mean we're diseased. It doesn't mean we can't stop. It just makes it hard because our brain is literally working against us. It shows up...
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Boundaries (Part 5): Get Used To The Uncomfy
Boundary setting is meant to be scary, uncomfortable, and challenging. Anything worth doing in healing will not feel natural, AT FIRST. Just know that with growth, comes a little bit of pain... but in the best way. This episode concludes the series on boundaries and what they mean to us post...
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Boundaries (Part 4): Healing Begins With Small Wins
In recovery, we’re often told to “set boundaries,” but no one talks about where to start—or why starting too big can actually set us up to fail. In this episode, we break down why rebuilding self‑worth after addiction has to begin with small, low‑stakes wins. Not dramatic confrontations. Not…
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Boundaries (Part 3): Respect Is A Two Way Street
We love preaching boundaries... until somebody sets one against us. In Part 3 of the boundaries series, we unpack the uncomfortable truth about ourselves. Sometimes we weaponize boundaries while ignoring everyone else's. From addiction and trauma to relationships and family dynamics, this episode...
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Boundaries (Part 2): What They Are NOT
This is the next part in the Boundary series: In this episode I point out that boundaries are not ultimatums, threats, or passive‑aggressive vibes. They’re not punishments, people‑management tools, or ‘if you loved me you’d know’ energy. Boundaries don’t control others—they clarify you. They’re…
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Boundaries (Part 1): Drawing A Line (But For Real This Time)
The subject of boundaries is so big, I had to split it into several parts. In Part 1, I break down what a boundary actually is, because most of us think we have them, but we don't. I talk about how healing forces you to start recognizing what you've been allowing, tolerating, and sometimes even...
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Trigger Happy: Trauma Isn't Trendy
"Triggered" isn't cute. It's not a vibe. And it's definitely not something we take lightly or hide behind. And I don't think associating everything that upsets people as a trigger. It's not helping anyone. In this episode, I'm getting honest about what triggers actually are, how they show up, and...
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Addiction: Disease or Choice? My Honest Take
Is addiction really a disease? In this episode, I break down the disease model of addiction and explain why it hurts us. From my own experience with substance use and mental health, I talk about the role of choice, trauma, and accountability. Sometimes labeling addiction as a lifelong disease can...
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From Street Drugs to CVS Runs
In this episode I make a confession And a HUGE distinction that we don’t talk about between illicit drug addiction and prescription drugs. Let’s just keep it super real, if we’re using prescription meds to manage our mental health — are we still addicted? Do we just have a new dealer? The trade…
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Get With The Program? Or Nah?
In this episode I dive into my first "Hot Take" but also talk about how our thinking can evolve. I challenge the efficacy of the AA/NA program and why it isn't for everyone...and why that's ok. I also acknowledge that it does have a lot of value. But also, it's great for free talk therapy! It…
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Not All Addictions Are Created Equal
We talk about addiction like it's one thing. It's not. In this episode, I break down how different addictions actually present themselves. From opioids to stimulants to alcohol, gambling, and even behaviors people don't talk about enough. Because a heroin addiction does not look like a meth...
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It Is Never Just The Addiction
This episode isn't really about addiction. It's about what's still there after. I talk about mental health, dual diagnosis, and how stopping the behavior doesn't fix what lives underneath. Anxiety, depression, trauma...doesn't just disappear. I also share my experience with medication, withdrawal...
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Spiraling? This One’s For Us
If you’ve ever gone down a mental spiral and felt like you couldn’t get out of it, this episode is for you. I talk about anxiety, negative self-talk, and what it actually takes to pull yourself out when you don’t rely on anyone else to do it for you. Your thoughts are not always the truth. Let’s...
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"You Don't Look Like An Addict"
What people think addicts should like like isn't reality. In this episode, I share a personal story about how quickly people jump to conclusions... and how hard it can be to not be defined by your past. Because addiction doesn't have one look... and healing doesn't either. I touch on what…
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The Cycle Stops With Us
We were shaped by what we saw… and what we didn’t. This episode breaks down how our parents influenced us, the patterns we carry into adulthood, and what it looks like to parent while trying to do it differently. No blame. Just awareness. Because cycles don’t break on accident… they break on...
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Now What? (Life After Getting Clean)
In this episode, I talk about what life has actually been like after getting clean. I share what it feels like when everything looks better on the outside, but internally you still feel behind. The pressure to figure life out, build something stable, and learn how to function after years of just...
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How I Got Here (Part 2: After I Found My Purpose)
In this episode, I share the second part of my story and what happened after I found my purpose. I talk about what it looked like to try to change while still being in the same environments, including navigating CPS involvement, going through treatment, and experiencing relapse along the way. I...
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How I Got Here (Part 1: Before I Found My Purpose)
In this episode, I share the first part of my story and what life looked like before I found my purpose. I talk about how my addiction started at a young age, the environments I was in, and how those patterns developed over time. This includes early exposure, becoming fully addicted, and living a...
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What Is an Addictive Personality? (And Why It’s Not What You Think)
In this first episode, I introduce the idea behind Addictive Personalities and challenge the way we typically think about addiction. I talk about how addiction goes beyond substances and is often rooted in patterns, coping, and trauma. I also share my perspective from lived experience and what…
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Addictive Personalities is a raw, honest look at addiction beyond drugs and alcohol. Hosted by Bethany, this podcast challenges stigma and explores trauma, coping, and healing through lived experience. There’s no one right way to recover — just real conversations about what addiction actually is and what comes after.
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