My guest is <a href="https://ryansoave.com/">Ryan Soave, LMHC</a>, a leading expert in addiction recovery with extensive experience helping people heal from all types of substance and behavioral dependencies. We discuss actionable tools for breaking out of the addictive cycle and staying free of obsessions and compulsions. We also examine the relationship between trauma and addiction.We explore the full recovery process—from detoxing and physical stabilization to building distress tolerance. We review evidence-supported tools to structure your life at each stage of recovery and highlight the power of learning “self-directed state shifting” through yoga nidra (<a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/nsdr">NSDR</a>), <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/topics/nsdr-meditation-and-breathwork">breathwork, meditation</a> and prayer.We explain how to recognize signs of addiction in yourself and others, and the treatment options available across all levels of resources, from residential programs to 12-step. If you or someone you know is struggling with any kind of addiction, this episode offers practical steps to break free and stay free.Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/tools-for-overcoming-substance-behavioral-addictions-ryan-soave">hubermanlab.com</a>.<h2></h2><h2>Thank you to our sponsors</h2>AG1: <a href="https://drinkag1.com/huberman">https://drinkag1.com/huberman</a>BetterHelp: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/huberman">https://betterhelp.com/huberman</a>Levels: <a href="https://levelshealth.com/huberman">https://levelshealth.com/huberman</a>LMNT: <a href="https://drinklmnt.com/huberman">https://drinklmnt.com/huberman</a>Function: <a href="https://functionhealth.com/huberman">https://functionhealth.com/huberman</a>Waking Up: <a href="https://wakingup.com/huberman">https://wakingup.com/huberman</a><h2>Timestamps</h2>00:00:00 Ryan Soave00:01:32 Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Relief00:06:10 Rehab, Detox, Physical & Emotional Stability00:13:33 Sponsors: BetterHelp & Levels00:16:08 Recognizing Addition; Video Games, Parents & Responsibility00:23:38 Experiencing Real Life vs Addictive Behavior; Dopamine Dynamics00:29:38 Drugs & Feelings; Reordering Your Life; Roles, Kids vs Parents00:40:03 Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT00:43:13 Tool: 30 Days Abstinence & Addiction; Impact00:46:10 Creating a Life Post-Addiction, Jellinek Curve00:55:30 Tool: Emotional Weather Forecast, Gratitude, Plan, Strivings01:02:48 Connection with Others, Mental Willpower Throughout Day, Defining Best Self01:08:39 Emotional Weather Map, Navigating Life01:10:16 Sponsor: Function01:12:03 Tolerating Stress, Sailing Analogy, Discomfort01:16:03 Building Distress Tolerance, Proactive Behaviors, Cold Plunge01:23:55 Stilling Leads to Seeing, Tool: Recognizing Stress Response; Relationships01:30:56 Yoga Nidra, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NDSR)01:38:54 Yoga Nidra & Authenticity, Breaking Patterns01:45:45 Yoga Nidra Timing, Regulation of Autonomic Nervous System; Breathwork01:52:53 Sponsor: Waking Up01:54:28 Alcoholism, Social Acceptability, Community, AA, Powerlessness02:02:23 Gambling, Kids & Susceptibility02:08:58 Transmuting Energy, Running, Dopamine, Feelings02:15:41 Cocaine, Amphetamine, Stimulant Addiction02:18:21 Overcoming Porn Addiction, Shame02:30:03 Struggle, “Discomfort Appetite”02:36:09 Addiction Treatment, Detox, Rehab Centers, 12-Step Meetings, AA02:46:54 Is Addiction the Problem?, Trauma, Stress & Addiction Cycle02:49:05 GLP-1 Agonists & Addiction Treatment?, HALT; Addicted to Stress?02:52:44 Sugar Addiction, Caffeine; Ibogaine, Psylocibin & Considerations02:59:56 Helping Someone With Addiction03:04:58 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter<a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer & Disclosures</a>

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