Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave

My guest is Ryan Soave, LMHC, a leading expert in addiction
recovery with extensive experience helping people heal from all
types of substance and behavioral dependencies. We discuss
actionable tools for breaking out of the addictive cycle and
staying free of obsessions and compulsions. We also examine the
relationship between trauma and addiction. We explore the full
recovery process—from detoxing and physical stabilization to
building distress tolerance. We review evidence-supported tools to
structure your life at each stage of recovery and highlight the
power of learning “self-directed state shifting” through yoga nidra
(NSDR), breathwork, meditation and prayer. We explain how to
recognize signs of addiction in yourself and others, and the
treatment options available across all levels of resources, from
residential programs to 12-step. If you or someone you know is
struggling with any kind of addiction, this episode offers
practical steps to break free and stay free. Read the episode show
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https://wakingup.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Ryan Soave
00:01:32 Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Relief 00:06:10 Rehab,
Detox, Physical & Emotional Stability 00:13:33 Sponsors:
BetterHelp & Levels 00:16:08 Recognizing Addition; Video Games,
Parents & Responsibility 00:23:38 Experiencing Real Life vs
Addictive Behavior; Dopamine Dynamics 00:29:38 Drugs &
Feelings; Reordering Your Life; Roles, Kids vs Parents 00:40:03
Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT 00:43:13 Tool: 30 Days Abstinence &
Addiction; Impact 00:46:10 Creating a Life Post-Addiction, Jellinek
Curve 00:55:30 Tool: Emotional Weather Forecast, Gratitude, Plan,
Strivings 01:02:48 Connection with Others, Mental Willpower
Throughout Day, Defining Best Self 01:08:39 Emotional Weather Map,
Navigating Life 01:10:16 Sponsor: Function 01:12:03 Tolerating
Stress, Sailing Analogy, Discomfort 01:16:03 Building Distress
Tolerance, Proactive Behaviors, Cold Plunge 01:23:55 Stilling Leads
to Seeing, Tool: Recognizing Stress Response; Relationships
01:30:56 Yoga Nidra, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NDSR) 01:38:54 Yoga Nidra
& Authenticity, Breaking Patterns 01:45:45 Yoga Nidra Timing,
Regulation of Autonomic Nervous System; Breathwork 01:52:53
Sponsor: Waking Up 01:54:28 Alcoholism, Social Acceptability,
Community, AA, Powerlessness 02:02:23 Gambling, Kids &
Susceptibility 02:08:58 Transmuting Energy, Running, Dopamine,
Feelings 02:15:41 Cocaine, Amphetamine, Stimulant Addiction
02:18:21 Overcoming Porn Addiction, Shame 02:30:03 Struggle,
“Discomfort Appetite” 02:36:09 Addiction Treatment, Detox, Rehab
Centers, 12-Step Meetings, AA 02:46:54 Is Addiction the Problem?,
Trauma, Stress & Addiction Cycle 02:49:05 GLP-1 Agonists &
Addiction Treatment?, HALT; Addicted to Stress? 02:52:44 Sugar
Addiction, Caffeine; Ibogaine, Psylocibin & Considerations
02:59:56 Helping Someone With Addiction 03:04:58 Zero-Cost Support,
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