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228. Demystifying Addiction: Understanding Your Habitual Patterns to Live Better (Addicted or Not)
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What if your greatest strength as a high achiever is actually your most dangerous weakness – and the voice in your head isn't really "you" at all?
It sounds counterintuitive, but the same drive that propels us to success can quietly lead us down a path of self-destruction.
In this powerful episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim welcomes Dr. Ariella Morrow, addiction medicine specialist, for a raw and transformative conversation about addiction, recovery, and the universal patterns that drive human behavior – whether you identify as "addicted" or not.
Who is Dr. Ariella Morrow?
- Board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist
- Director of programs at Milestones Ranch in Malibu and treatment centers nationwide
- A physician in recovery with over 3 years of sobriety
- Specialist in integrative and Chinese medicine, including auriculotherapy
- Former hospitalist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with extensive private practice experience
What You'll Discover in This Episode:
- The "Magic, Medicine, Misery" framework: The 3 universal stages every addiction follows
- The difference between the "busy mind" and the "punitive mind" – and how to quiet both
- "Yellow Light Vision": How to recognize early warning signs before you hit rock bottom
Why This Episode Matters:
Whether you're battling substance use, workaholism, perfectionism, or simply that relentless voice of self-criticism, this conversation will change how you see your patterns and your potential for healing.
This episode will help you:
- Recognize the insidious progression from coping mechanism to dependency (in any area of life)
- Understand why "sanctioned" substances like alcohol and behaviors like overworking are especially dangerous
- Discover how to quiet the self-talking mind that tells you you're "not enough"
- Find hope and practical steps toward healing, regardless of where you are in your journey
"The mind that I have is self-talking. It speaks to me in my own voice with great authority, and I believe it. That's the mind that tells me I'm a piece of garbage." – Dr. Ariella Morrow
Resources and Links Mentioned:
- Milestones Ranch: https://milestonesranch.com/
- Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org
- YouTube: Ear massage techniques for nervous system regulation
Connect with Dr. Ariella Morrow:
- Milestones Ranch: https://milestonesranch.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariella-a-morrow-md-mph-22359b
Ways that Dr. Adrienne Youdim Can Support You
- Join the Monthly Free Mind-Body Workshops: Participate in engaging mind-body practices designed to help manage your stress response. Register here.
- Sign Up for the Newsletter: Stay updated with valuable insights and resources by subscribing to the newsletter. Sign up here.
- Freebie alert. Register for our monthly free MindBody Workshop and receive a downloadable guide on emotional labeling to help you manage your emotions effectively.
Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim
- Website :https://www.dradriennespeaks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/
222 episodes
Manage episode 486444053 series 2882339
Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.
What if your greatest strength as a high achiever is actually your most dangerous weakness – and the voice in your head isn't really "you" at all?
It sounds counterintuitive, but the same drive that propels us to success can quietly lead us down a path of self-destruction.
In this powerful episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim welcomes Dr. Ariella Morrow, addiction medicine specialist, for a raw and transformative conversation about addiction, recovery, and the universal patterns that drive human behavior – whether you identify as "addicted" or not.
Who is Dr. Ariella Morrow?
- Board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist
- Director of programs at Milestones Ranch in Malibu and treatment centers nationwide
- A physician in recovery with over 3 years of sobriety
- Specialist in integrative and Chinese medicine, including auriculotherapy
- Former hospitalist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with extensive private practice experience
What You'll Discover in This Episode:
- The "Magic, Medicine, Misery" framework: The 3 universal stages every addiction follows
- The difference between the "busy mind" and the "punitive mind" – and how to quiet both
- "Yellow Light Vision": How to recognize early warning signs before you hit rock bottom
Why This Episode Matters:
Whether you're battling substance use, workaholism, perfectionism, or simply that relentless voice of self-criticism, this conversation will change how you see your patterns and your potential for healing.
This episode will help you:
- Recognize the insidious progression from coping mechanism to dependency (in any area of life)
- Understand why "sanctioned" substances like alcohol and behaviors like overworking are especially dangerous
- Discover how to quiet the self-talking mind that tells you you're "not enough"
- Find hope and practical steps toward healing, regardless of where you are in your journey
"The mind that I have is self-talking. It speaks to me in my own voice with great authority, and I believe it. That's the mind that tells me I'm a piece of garbage." – Dr. Ariella Morrow
Resources and Links Mentioned:
- Milestones Ranch: https://milestonesranch.com/
- Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org
- YouTube: Ear massage techniques for nervous system regulation
Connect with Dr. Ariella Morrow:
- Milestones Ranch: https://milestonesranch.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariella-a-morrow-md-mph-22359b
Ways that Dr. Adrienne Youdim Can Support You
- Join the Monthly Free Mind-Body Workshops: Participate in engaging mind-body practices designed to help manage your stress response. Register here.
- Sign Up for the Newsletter: Stay updated with valuable insights and resources by subscribing to the newsletter. Sign up here.
- Freebie alert. Register for our monthly free MindBody Workshop and receive a downloadable guide on emotional labeling to help you manage your emotions effectively.
Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim
- Website :https://www.dradriennespeaks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/
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