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Why Cognitive Dissonance Keeps You Trapped in Addiction?
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In this powerful episode of Don’t Hide The Scars, PAIN Founder Flidnt Andersen and Jason LaChance are joined by Arlina Allen and Gary Menkes, for a discussion around Cognitive Dissonance. They explore why the addict mind leads us to continue to use substances that cause us and our loved ones great harm. They also offer a variety of solutions to help the suffering addict on a pathway to recovery.
Arlina Allen is a Life and recovery Coach, the founder of Sober Life School, host of the award-winning recovery podcast One Day At A Time, and author of The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path to Sobriety.
Gary Menkes hosts the Begin Again podcast and is the mastermind behind the RCVR lifestyle clothing brand.
Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring conversation that offers practical wisdom, deep truths, and a pathway to wholeness.
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For more on Arlina Allen: https://arlinaallen.com/
For more on Gary Menkes: https://thebeginagainpodcast.com/
✨ Topics covered in this episode:
Intro 00:00
What is Cognitive Dissonance? 00:42
What is "Maturity"? 03:33
Why must we tell the truth about addiction? 13:40
"I wanted to feel what I wanted to feel" 22:57
Can you be at peace with the WHY of addiction? 38:42
The Family unit must be on the same page to help the suffering addict 50:17
Joy is the Matriarch of Emotions 57:50
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