
About this episode
Cary Quashen discusses relapse mechanics and recovery with guests sharing their personal experiences.
In The Trenches Episode 23, hosted by Cary Quashen, features an emotional and educational deep dive into the mechanics of relapse, the role of dopamine in the brain, and the powerful theory of "Internal Contracts". Cary is joined by guests Lorraine, Joshua, and Pedro, who share their personal battles and current stages of recovery. Supported by Action Drug Rehab, the mission is to help individuals find rediscovered purpose and move beyond the "shadow person" of addiction. As Cary often reminds his audience, "Be the person you want your child to grow up and be".
People in this episode
Host: Cary Quashen
Guests: Lorraine, Joshua, Pedro
Topics covered
- relapse
- dopamine
- internal contracts
- addiction recovery
- personal battles
- rediscovered purpose
Keywords
- relapse
- dopamine
- internal contracts
- addiction
- recovery
- personal battles
- purpose
Sponsors
Action Drug Rehab
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