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This episode re-shares a foundational discussion with Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading expert in addiction medicine, on the importance of radical honesty in recovery. Dr. Lembke explains the neuroscience behind addiction, highlighting the roles of dopamine and the brain's pleasure-pain balance. The conversation also delves into the necessity of rigorous honesty for long-term recovery, the concept of dopamine fasting, and the benefits of pressing on the pain side to maintain sobriety. Additionally, the episode provides insights into the role of pro-social shame in motivating change and offers practical advice for newcomers and those in long-term recovery.
Register for the S.A. Lifeline Women's Workshop HERE.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Repost Announcement
01:09 The Importance of Honesty in Recovery
02:19 Upcoming Women's Workshop and Contact Information
03:13 Introduction to Dr. Anna Lemke
04:49 Understanding Addiction and the Brain
07:18 The Pleasure-Pain Balance
12:13 The Role of Radical Honesty in Recovery
22:16 Dopamine Fasting and Pressing on the Pain Side
33:22 The Concept of Pro-Social Shame
37:11 Final Thoughts and Advice for Newcomers and Veterans
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This episode re-shares a foundational discussion with Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading expert in addiction medicine, on the importance of radical honesty in recovery. Dr. Lembke explains the neuroscience behind addiction, highlighting the roles of dopamine and the brain's pleasure-pain balance. The conversation also delves into the necessity of rigorous honesty for long-term recovery, the concept of dopamine fasting, and the benefits of pressing on the pain side to maintain sobriety. Additionally, the episode provides insights into the role of pro-social shame in motivating change and offers practical advice for newcomers and those in long-term recovery.
Register for the S.A. Lifeline Women's Workshop HERE.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Repost Announcement
01:09 The Importance of Honesty in Recovery
02:19 Upcoming Women's Workshop and Contact Information
03:13 Introduction to Dr. Anna Lemke
04:49 Understanding Addiction and the Brain
07:18 The Pleasure-Pain Balance
12:13 The Role of Radical Honesty in Recovery
22:16 Dopamine Fasting and Pressing on the Pain Side
33:22 The Concept of Pro-Social Shame
37:11 Final Thoughts and Advice for Newcomers and Veterans
Support the show
SA Lifeline Foundation
SAL 12 Step
Find an SAL12Step Meeting
Donate
Contact to ask questions or make comments
Transcripts
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