Why Everyone Is Addicted to Something (12 Steps to Overcome Negative Patterns) | Ian Morgan Cron

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 23 January 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and Enneagram expert Ian Cron to explore the groundbreaking concepts behind his latest book, The Fix. Together, they discuss how addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s about the unhealthy loops we all fall into, whether it's sugar, people-pleasing, or endless Amazon purchases. Ian shares how the 12-step program can be a spiritual trellis for growth, helping anyone break free from these cycles and reconnect with their God-given purpose. Ian is the renowned inventor of the modern Enneagram framework and a seasoned spiritual guide. His book, The Fix, distills decades of wisdom into actionable steps for transformation, making him the perfect guest to help listeners tackle life’s challenges with grace and clarity. You’ll hear: How addiction can take many forms beyond substances—like workaholism, people-pleasing, or constant scrolling Why loneliness and mental health struggles have skyrocketed in the digital age and what to do about it How the 12 steps provide a simple yet profound roadmap for spiritual and emotional renewal How to cultivate emotional balance and equanimity in a chaotic world Walk away with practical tools to break free from the loops holding you back and start living with purpose and peace Don’t miss this life-changing conversation that dives deep into the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and personal growth. Whether you’re struggling with an obvious addiction or subtle patterns of discontent, this episode offers actionable insights and hope. Tune in to transform your life and take the first step toward becoming the person God designed you to be. #addiction #draxe #drjoshaxe Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website Follow Ian Morgan Cron Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77 Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe ------ 00:00 Mental Health Issues 04:47 Cycle of Addiction 21:00 12 Steps for Transformation 30:40 How to Overcome Resistance 38:12 Reformation vs Transformation 44:49 Spiritual Growth 51:20 Relationships with Others ------ Links: Check out Ian Morgan Cron’s latest book, The Fix → https://ianmorgancron.com/thefix ------ Ads: Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:28.6	hey everyone welcome the dr josh axe show i'm your host dr ax and each and every week on this
0:34.5	show we dive deep into the science and principles behind how to grow in body, mind, and spirit, and take your health and your life to the next level.
0:42.4	Today, we've got an incredible episode, Ian Kronosan. He is the inventor of the Enneagram, which I'm a big fan of, and we've talked about it before.
0:52.0	And he's the author of a new book called The Fix.
0:55.6	It's really about how a certain program and way of thinking and philosophy and life can help
1:01.3	you experience breakthroughs, whether you're struggling with a sugar addiction or a food addiction,
1:06.0	or you're a people pleaser, or you have some barrier in your life in your relationship or your workplace
1:12.4	or something professionally that's just keeping you from being who God designed you to be.
1:17.4	We're going to talk about the exact steps, 12 steps specifically, in order to help you experience that
1:23.7	breakthrough that you need in your life. Let's dive in. Ian, welcome the show.
1:28.3	Josh, I'm really glad to be here.
1:29.8	Well, good. Well, hey, we're going to talk about fixing things today.
1:33.2	So fixing a lot of people have a lot of emotional issues, a lot of addictions.
1:38.3	I think, you know, what's interesting, when I first opened up my functional medicine clinic
1:42.3	in Nashville, this was years ago, the most common conditions that were growing were issues like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypothyroidism. Today, over the last seven years, it's mental health issues.
1:55.6	Yeah, and I think it's also, don't you think it also has something to do with the rise of social media?
1:59.9	Yeah. And also the normalization of vulnerability.
2:05.0	Right.
2:05.8	And sometimes people go too far and sometimes I think to myself, you know, okay, that's a little, you know, in this milieu, that's probably going further than is probably healthy.
2:19.6	Yeah.
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