Ep #187: Regulate, Don't Medicate: Powerful Strategies to Conquer Addiction

Let's Talk About Love, Sex & Infidelity

English - May 27, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB
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Welcome to another episode of "Let's Talk About Love, Sex, and Infidelity." I’m Todd Creager, and today we’re diving deep into the heart of addiction and how it ties into our emotional well-being. Whether you’re battling addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with insights and practical strategies to help you navigate this challenging journey.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The Root Causes of Addiction: Understand how childhood trauma and a lack of emotional regulation can lead to addictive behaviors.Self-Soothing Techniques: Learn powerful breathing exercises and self-compassion practices to help calm your mind and body.Building a Support Network: Find out the importance of connecting with others and how to create a support system that aids in your recovery.Practical Steps for Emotional Regulation: Get actionable advice on how to replace addictive behaviors with healthy, self-soothing practices.Transformative Personal Growth: Explore how mastering emotional regulation can lead to a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

Join me as we explore these essential strategies to conquer addiction and improve your emotional well-being. By the end of this episode, you'll have a toolkit of techniques to help you or a loved one navigate the path to recovery.

Listen now to gain valuable insights and take the first step towards healing and self-discovery. Don’t miss out on this transformative episode of "Let's Talk About Love, Sex, and Infidelity."

Tune in and start your journey towards a healthier, happier you!

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Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT

Todd is a marriage and relationship expert and therapist in Huntington Beach. He provides relationship counseling to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach. (714) 848-2288.

You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at: https://toddcreager.com

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7 signs your partner/spouse is addicted to drugs or alcohol https://toddcreager.com/signs-may-be-addicted/