71: When Sane People Do Insane Things with Ellie Katz71: When Sane People Do Insane Things with Ellie Katz
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Dr. Ellie Katz has spent the past 35 years working in the area of addiction treatment, using her holistic approach and real talk with compassion to work with her clients. She joins us on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast to discuss her...
33:41•24 Sept 2019
Dr. Ellie Katz: A Holistic Path to Overcoming Addiction
“Be kind, because most of the time people are acting really cranky and bitchy and they give themselves a lot of leeway, and it's really negative just to be spewing poison about yourself, about the roommate.”
Imagine facing addiction with a guide who truly understands both the struggle and the journey to recovery. That's what you'll find in this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, featuring Dr. Ellie Katz. With over 35 years in the field, Dr. Katz combines her deep intuition and holistic approach to help individuals and families navigate the turbulent waters of addiction. Dr. Katz's story is compelling from the start.
Living in Israel for more than four decades, she began her career in psychological linguistics but always felt a calling to help people more directly. Even as a teenager, she was known as the 'Earth Mother', someone friends and family turned to for advice. Her personal experiences, including a traumatic surgery at age five that led to a food addiction, give her a unique perspective on the psychological aspects of addiction. In this episode, Dr.
Katz discusses her innovative methods, which include creative therapies like guided thinking, art, and drama. These techniques are designed to help addicts and their families work through irresistible urges and find a path to recovery. She emphasizes the importance of discipline, self-kindness, and forgiveness in the healing process. One of the most eye-opening parts of the conversation is Dr. Katz's take on the relationship between addiction and food.
She shares how her own food addiction was a way to self-soothe after childhood trauma, highlighting the need for a healthy relationship with food in recovery. Dr. Katz also stresses the power of honest feedback and open communication. She believes that confronting uncomfortable truths is essential for progress and that connection and support are crucial for overcoming shame and guilt.
If you're looking for insights into addiction treatment that go beyond the usual advice, this episode offers a refreshing and empathetic perspective. Tune in to learn how discipline, creativity, and compassion can pave the way to recovery.
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