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525: Why Willpower Isn’t Enough to Get Sober...
Manage episode 483486162 series 2786758
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Labor — a medical doctor who also happens to be in long-term recovery from drug addiction. Her story is powerful: from the outside, she had it all together — a successful career in medicine — but behind the scenes, addiction was slowly taking over her life.
Today, she not only shares her personal experience getting sober but also helps us understand why addiction is so misunderstood — especially by those who have never experienced it. Dr. Labor breaks down the brain chemistry behind addiction in a way that’s easy to follow and incredibly eye-opening.
We talk about how the reward system gets hijacked, what happens neurologically when someone tries to quit, and why the common advice to “just stop” doesn’t work for alcoholics and addicts. She offers both personal insight and professional knowledge, helping bridge the gap between science and lived experience. This episode is for anyone trying to make sense of addiction — whether it’s your own, a loved one’s, or someone you’re trying to help.
Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep
SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk
Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides
Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/
524 episodes
Manage episode 483486162 series 2786758
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Labor — a medical doctor who also happens to be in long-term recovery from drug addiction. Her story is powerful: from the outside, she had it all together — a successful career in medicine — but behind the scenes, addiction was slowly taking over her life.
Today, she not only shares her personal experience getting sober but also helps us understand why addiction is so misunderstood — especially by those who have never experienced it. Dr. Labor breaks down the brain chemistry behind addiction in a way that’s easy to follow and incredibly eye-opening.
We talk about how the reward system gets hijacked, what happens neurologically when someone tries to quit, and why the common advice to “just stop” doesn’t work for alcoholics and addicts. She offers both personal insight and professional knowledge, helping bridge the gap between science and lived experience. This episode is for anyone trying to make sense of addiction — whether it’s your own, a loved one’s, or someone you’re trying to help.
Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep
SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk
Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides
Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/
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