Sony Perlman is an addiction counselor and therapist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in all types of addictions. He is the Clinical Director of Our Village and is deeply involved with Our Place, a sober living community with over seven locations, where he helps individuals in recovery rebuild their lives through tailored counseling and evidence-based therapies. Additionally, he hosts the podcast BrainStorm with Sony Perlman, His extensive career reflects a deep commitment to aiding addicts in getting back on their feet, a passion that may have been shaped by his own journey as a young addict.

00:00 - Intro 

00.48 - About Sony and his field research 

06:19 - The bungee cord effect, reaching out to people.

08:30 - Building Internal self esteem. 

16:35  - Is addictions a disease? 

24:06  - Sex and love addictions. 

33:22  - Spirituality of the 12 step program.

38:27  - Are parents at fault?

42:49  - Men vs women

47:17 - Filling the love tank 

51:06 - Parenting a child addict/ intervention.

01:07:37 - Narcan 

01:14:10 - A day in the sober house 

01:18:56 - The hardest step is to accept love 

01:22:33 - Mental health 

01:24:59 - Psychedelic drugs 

01:34:24 - Horror stories 

01:39:44 - Who is your role model 

01:41:51 - Outro

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