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85: The Addictive System: Why Stopping Behavior Isn't Enough
Stopping the behavior isn’t the same as healing.
This week Luke breaks down why addiction is not a willpower problem—but a self-perpetuating system. Drawing from Patrick Carnes’ addictive system framework, this episode explains why sincere motivation often isn’t enough, why relapse happens even when behavior stops, and what true recovery actually requires.
You’ll learn:
Why addiction operates as a closed-loop system
How shame and secrecy fuel relapse
The hidden role of core beliefs and impaired thinking
Why partners often feel unsafe even after behavior stops
What it means to interrupt…
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