We've got a lot going on in the Addy Free world... listen if you want to find out!

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when I get the opportunity to interview an Addy Free community member, I prioritize that more than any specialized doctor—because we’ve lived it, and we know what it’s like. That’s why I’m SO excited to have on Hayley Carver, who is officially 11 months Addy Free (we recorded this a month ago). WELCOME 🩵

When I first realized I had a problem with Addy, all I wanted was to find someone else who felt like I did.

Was I crazy for thinking I was addicted?

Was it normal to take this much just to function?

Why did no one else seem as obsessed as me?

I just wanted to feel:

✨ Seen

✨ Heard

✨ Validated

That’s why I started the Addy Free community—and now, a year and a half later, there are 11 of us, all in different stages of the journey, showing up weekly to support each other.

Hayley was one of the first to find this podcast and join the Monday Zooms. Her story is real, relatable, and a powerful reminder that the first year is full of growth—and of facing that inner voice telling you to go back. But you can handle life without Addy. That’s why you’re here.

Want to join the weekly Zooms? Mondays @ 8PM EST. DM me @addyfree or visit addyfree.com

I hope you love this convo with Hayley

If you’ve ever found yourself deep in your Amazon cart at 2am with 17 rolls of washi tape, a Peloton, or—yes—even live frogs… this one’s for you.

In today’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into a habit that was heightened while on Addy, and I am currently working through my Addy Free Recovery— impulsive shopping. 

But it’s deeper than shopping. We talk trauma, impulse control, brain development, and how staying Addy Free means learning how to outgrow bad habits Addy fueled.

I’m breaking down: 

Why Adderall made impulse control worse for me
What childhood + trauma have to do with it
Actual strategies I use now (like the 24-hour rule + movement hacks)
How to stop beating yourself up and start giving yourself grace

This isn’t just about breaking habits. It’s about healing, and learning coping mechanisms you were never able to develop while on a numbing substance 

Resource links:

https://boardwalkrecoverycenter.com/how-addiction-stunts-emotional-growth/

https://lakesidemilam.com/blog/emotional-maturity/

https://recovery.com/resources/addiction-and-arrested-development/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3260977/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925492724000830

https://brcrecovery.com/makana-path/

Struggling with ADD, ADHD, or stimulant addiction? You’re not alone. In Hocus Focus, author Kramer shares his raw, eye-opening journey of growing up with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and being prescribed stimulant medications like Adderall and Dexedrine from the age of seven. What started as a solution for focus turned into a decades-long struggle with dependency, impacting his identity, choices, and well-being.

In this podcast, Kramer takes a deep dive into the realities of ADD, ADHD, and addiction, uncovering:

The benefits and risks of stimulant medications
The mental and physical toll of dependency and withdrawal
Alternative approaches—diet, exercise, meditation, and plant medicines
How childhood trauma and an unconventional upbringing shaped his journey
The road to healing, self-acceptance, and balance

This isn’t just a personal story—it’s a powerful conversation about the effects of pharmaceuticals, mental health, and personal transformation. If you're navigating ADD, ADHD, stimulant withdrawal, or looking for holistic ways to improve focus and mental clarity, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and real talk.

In this solo episode, I dive deep into the moment I truly realized Adderall no longer worked for me—and how that revelation became the key to my recovery. I share how shifting my identity from someone who needed Adderall to someone who simply doesn’t take it rewired my mindset and freed me from the cycle of dependency.

This concept, known as identity-based habits, is backed by neuroscience and psychology, and it was the game-changer I didn’t even know I was using. If you’re struggling to quit, this episode will help you rethink your approach and give you a new way to break free.

In this episode, we learn how chiropractic care can speed up your body's recovery after Addy by focusing on regulating the nervous system.

Dr. Liv and Dr. Devin give an inside look at how the nervous system affects anxiety, depression, focus, digestion, and so much more... all issues our community feels in the first few years of Addy.

Good news... we have a tool to help!

In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Bell, Child Psychologist and Director of the Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development, explores the challenges our school systems face in helping children grow into resilient adults. She discusses why the system often turns to medication too quickly and emphasizes the importance of seeing each child as an individual, rather than assigning labels that can lead to self-limiting beliefs.

The Hanna Perkins School is dedicated to an individualized approach for every child, placing a strong emphasis on the parent-child relationship as a key component of development.

In this podcast we discuss the burnout and overwhelm moms can face and how Vyvanse was not the solution for her and how she is coping now.

In this episode, Janet opens up for the first time about her journey to becoming Addy Free, as she sits down with her brother and one of her biggest supporters, Jay Oliva.

Janet gets vulnerable, sharing how her addiction began and what led her to hit "rock bottom."

Join Janet and Jay for an honest and open conversation on a topic that’s rarely discussed: Adderall and Vyvanse addiction.

In this episode we discuss:

- The challenges doctors face due to medical insurance

- Misdiagnosis of anxiety as ADHD, leading to wrong treatments

- The importance of educating yourself and taking control of your health.

- Society’s obsession with quick fixes for long-term issues

And a reminder that it's okay to unsubscribe from society’s expectations and slow down to enjoy the moment.