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This episode is hosted by psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin. Now let's get into the episode.

Okay. Do you struggle with some type of addiction, like substance abuse, gambling, or social media?

Have you tried giving up an addiction, but struggled to do so? Do you have a close friend or family member who struggles with their recovery? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode is for

you. It's estimated that one in eight adults in America have a drug or alcohol addiction.

But substances aren't the only thing that people become addicted to. There are plenty of behavioral addictions too, like pornography, shopping, and the internet.

It's likely that most of us are addicted to something.

It's just that some addictions are clearly more harmful than others.

Simply stopping an addiction, though, doesn't mean that you've recovered.

We know plenty of people who stop using drugs when they're in jail, only to return to using

the second that they get out.

Recovery from an addiction is a process.

And to really recover, you need to learn new skills that change your brain so you can

function without being dependent on a substance or a harmful behavior. Today we're

talking about how to rewire your brain for recovery. My guest is Erica Spiegelman. She's an

addiction and wellness specialist who provides a holistic approach to helping people overcome

their struggles with addiction. She's written several books, including rewired, a bold new approach to addiction and recovery.

Her book focuses on how people can rewire their brains, change their behavior, and create

positive changes in their lives. Some of the things that she talks about today are the

skills people need to stay in recovery, the steps that you can take to get help,

and what you can do if you're concerned about yourself or a loved one.

Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode for the therapist take.

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