On this Monday morning episode, Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis discuss How to identify an egomaniac with an inferior complex. We also dive into our thoughts on an article about giving scholarships to alcoholics. 

6 Signs of an Egomaniac with an Inferiority Complex
https://www.palmpartners.com/6-signs-egomaniac-inferiority-complex/

She quit university due to an alcohol problem. Now sober, she landed a $35K scholarship | CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/laura-eamon-saint-mary-s-university-sobeys-scholarship-sobriety-1.6404930

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Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis discuss the University of Michigan study about adolescents with severe substance use disorder and we talk TGIFSober.

Article: The majority of adolescents with severe substance use disorder don't grow out of it

Majority of adolescents with severe substance use disorder don't grow out of it (newswise.com)

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Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis look back on the first 100 episodes of the show and discuss the link between trauma and addiction.  

The Common Link Between Trauma & Addiction 

The Common Link Between Trauma and Addiction - Ft. Lauderdale Rehab (agapetc.com)

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Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis discuss why people question whether they are an alcoholic and if qigong help treat addiction?

Questioning if you are really an alcoholic article

Was I really an addict? How the pandemic made me realize I had an alcohol problem | Life and style | The Guardian

Questioning if you are really an alcoholic

‘A massive spiritual shift’: how the mindful movement of qigong can treat addiction | Mental health | The Guardian

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Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis discuss how to create a support system in early recovery and talk TGIFSober and the week ahead. 

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Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis talk about the link between perfectionism and toxic shame.  We also discuss how we have dealt with perfectionism issues in our sobriety.  

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Happy Monday, Recovered Life! In this episode, Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis discuss why it is so hard to surrender and discuss the growing screen addiction problem.  

Mayo Clinic Health System Article 

Are video games, screens an addiction? - Mayo Clinic Health System

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In this episode, Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis discuss a US News & World Report article that shows how Empathy can help fight addiction and discuss TGIFSober.  

US News & World Report Article

Can Empathy Boost a Public Health Approach to Addiction? | Healthiest Communities Health News | US News

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