In this episode, Bill shares his journey inspired by Mary O'Malley's book 'The Gift of Our Compulsions,' discussing how compulsions, whether smoking, drinking, or overeating, have impacted his life. Bill explores the concept of Internal Family Systems (IFS), highlighting the importance of becoming friends with the parts of us driven by compulsions. He candidly recounts his battles with smoking, drinking, and overeating, emphasizing the significance of understanding these parts to achieve true, authentic self-recovery. 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the True You Podcast
00:13 Discussing 'The Gift of Our Compulsions' by Mary O'Malley
00:55 Defining Compulsions and Addictions
03:21 Personal Stories of Compulsion
03:43 The Struggle to Quit Smoking
07:08 The Nature of Compulsions and Internal Conflict
09:53 The Impact of Resistance
16:03 Long-Term Sobriety and Its Challenges
18:23 The Compulsion to Run
19:03 Making Friends with Your Inner Conflict
19:32 Understanding and Mediating Internal Conflicts
24:56 Exploring the Role of the Inner Critic
27:07 Connecting with the Inner Critic
31:08 Addressing Compulsive Behaviors
34:36 Concluding Thoughts and Reflection

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