Ep 39: Understanding Addiction: The Addict Experience

Untrigger Yourself by Vivir Emotional Fitness Institute · Mar 17, 2026 · 59m

This conversation delves into the complexities of addiction, exploring its origins, the emotional struggles associated with it, and the journey towards recovery. The speakers discuss how addiction often begins as a coping mechanism for underlying pain, the gradual path to becoming addicted, and the importance of self-identity in recovery. They emphasize the role of impulse control, emotional fitness, and the need to address shame as barriers to healing. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the possibility of transformation and the importance of investing in oneself to break free from the…