Elevation Recovery

Matt Finch discusses the notion of inertia, which describes unwavering behavior and remaining unchanged. He discusses the relationship between inertia and addiction. Matt provides anecdotal examples from his own life dealing with inertia and how to overcome inertia.

Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss how typically people gain weight after quitting addiction and the reasons this happens. They go over their personal journeys and what ways to combat weight gain worked best for them, along with advice as to what might work best for others. 

In this second part of the episode, Matt Finch continues the discussion on impulsivity and personal stories dealing with this aspect of addiction. He continues to touch on some of the remedies for impulsivity and the other areas of life impulsivity can affect.

Matt Finch reads from the book "Recovery Dharma: How to Use Buddhist Practices and Principles to Heal the Suffering of Addiction." The passages help to find freedom from any types of obsessive or habitual behaviors such as alcohol addiction. 

In this first part of the episode, Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss impulsivity and their personal stories dealing with this aspect of addiction. They touch on some of the remedies for impulsivity and the other areas of life impulsivity can affect. 

Matt Finch reads from the article "Alcoholics Can Be Cured – Despite A.A." written by Dr. Arthur H. Cain. The article from 1964 goes over how this traditional 12-step program hinders its patients' recovery process, and that it is possible to recovery without the help of A.A.

Now that winter has ended and springtime is here, Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss the ways in which the weather affects us. They also go over the different strategies to help you get out of the fatigue and depression from winter.

Matt Finch interviews Chris Scott about alcohol recovery concepts and ideas. They discuss favorite supplements, bio-hacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and more! 

Matt Finch discusses the amino acid DL-phenylalanine or DLPA. He talks about what this amino acid does in the body, its mechanisms, the benefits, and the experiences of people who use it. Matt references the article from Optimal Living Dynamics, linked below. 

Optimal Living Dynamics article by Jordan Fallis

Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss the similarities between routine, models, and curriculum in in leisure activities, and they apply these concepts for addiction recovery. They go on to talk about the steps to take and how to make it your own to fit your personal recovery journey.