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Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

EFR 783: The Neuropsychology of Substance Abuse, the Role of Resiliency in the Addiction Recovery Process, and Understanding Avoidance Behaviors with Dr. Blair Steel

Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Chase Chewning

Healthcoach, Education, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Wellness, Fitness, Humanoptimization, Resiliency, Holistic, Highperformance, Coaching, Biohack, Health, Military, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Health & Fitness

5 • 927 Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2024

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

We're peeling back the layers of addiction and sobriety's complex landscape with the help of Dr. Blair Steel, guiding us through the science and heartache of substance dependence. Embrace the nuances of "California sober," a term that's as multifaceted as the journeys of those who walk the line between recovery and relapse. Our discussion spans from the shifting tide in marijuana legislation to the perils of fentanyl-laced recreational drugs, stressing the critical need for a strong foundation of sobriety for those grappling with addiction.

Blair also explains the intricate dance of emotions and avoidance behaviors that often lead individuals to substance abuse. Through the lens of generational attitudes and the biochemistry of addiction, we dissect how dopamine's allure and the brain's quest for homeostasis can contribute to dependency on substances and activities alike. From the potency of emotional support to the delicate balance required in holistic healing, our conversation illuminates the importance of facing our feelings head-on for true mental health and personal growth.

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In this episode we discuss...

(05:00) The Differences Between Sobriety, Sober Curious, California Sober and General Addiction

(14:57) Avoidance Behaviors

(28:34) Pre-Lapse Behaviors

(42:12) Understanding PTSD, Genetic Testing, and Relapse

(56:53) Holistic Approaches to Healing From Substance Abuse

(01:02:40) Coffee Addiction and Brain Chemistry

(01:06:58) Generational Risk and Addiction Awareness

(01:15:54) Moving Forward in Recovery

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0:00.0

The following is an operation podcast production.

0:03.3

Which changed now, especially with things like fentanyl being out there and being in a lot of

0:10.0

substances that aren't even like opioid related. Right. Is the stake... of But can we which is just so arbitrary right and so personal so personal absolutely so let's say it would be

0:28.2

relatively normal for a 20 year old in college to do well on the weekends. Okay fine what's scary about it now is

0:37.2

that could have fentanyl in it. So then here we are as an adult and those feelings

0:41.9

start coming. It's like panic mode. I don't want anyone to see this. What am I capable of? I don't want to bring this around anybody, right? So then that's where the isolation can come and someone just like they need a freaking break.

0:55.2

So if alcohol gives you that like or whatever it might be.

1:00.4

I think at that point you're, it's kind of a matter of time.

1:03.8

Hey I'm Dr Blair Steele licensed clinical psychologist and this is ever forward radio.

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