Why Sobriety Fails: A Psychologist’s Guide to Breaking the Cycle | Dr. Brian Licuanan

I'm incredibly excited to bring you this powerful conversation with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a leading expert in addiction and recovery.

🎬 EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

00:00 Rock Bottom to Breakthrough: Where It All Begins

02:55 Beyond Just Quitting: The Truth About Real Sobriety

05:58 Your Recovery Squad: Why You Can't Do This Alone

09:01 Family Intervention: The Talk Nobody Wants (But Everyone Needs)

12:08 Crystal Clear: Breaking Down Meth Addiction

14:59 Trauma, DNA & Addiction: The Science Behind Your Struggles

24:32 Finding Yourself: The Ultimate Recovery Journey

26:30 Mental Health & Substance Use: The Hidden Connection

30:20 Love, Life & Recovery: How Relationships Change Everything

32:35 Why Recovery Changes Your Entire Game

38:34 Real Talk: The Hard Parts Nobody Mentions

43:20 From Talk to Action: Making Change Stick

47:06 Next Level You: Building Your Future in Recovery

50:20 The Light at the End: Your Path to Freedom

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In this raw and honest discussion, we dive deep into:

• Why just "staying dry" isn't enough for true recovery

• The hidden role trauma plays in addiction (that nobody talks about)

• What family members get wrong when trying to help

• How genetics and mental health affect your recovery journey

• The truth about support systems (and why some fail)

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🎯 Dr. Licuanan drops some serious wisdom bombs like:

"Sobriety is not only am I not engaging in the behavior..."

"You have to work it up, you have to go through the steps."

Whether you're:

• Just starting to question your relationship with substances

• Struggling to stay sober

• Supporting someone in recovery

• Already on your journey but feeling stuck

...this episode has real, actionable insights you can use today.

Don't miss the segment on family dynamics at 09:01 - it might completely change how you view your recovery journey.

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