Steve C. Ward
Steve C. Ward
A Vaccine for Addiction
A Vaccine for Addiction
A Vaccine for Addiction
Sunday 20th April 2025
Learn how to protect yourself from addiction and bad habits with practical advice and inspiring reflections in this episode of The Next Right STEPS podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise root causes of addiction like entitlement and resentment.
- Adopt positive behaviours to build emotional resilience.
- Surrendering will can combat entitlement.
- Admitting mistakes tackles pride.
- Forgiving others helps with resentment.
We are addicted to our thoughts. We cannot change anything if we cannot change our thinking.
Imagine if there was a vaccine that could protect you from addiction and bad habits. In this episode of The Next Right STEPS podcast, Steve C. Ward explores how we can build immunity against life's negative issues and find more peace, joy, and purpose. Drawing parallels between medical vaccines and emotional well-being, Ward suggests that just as we use vaccines to prevent diseases, we can adopt positive behaviours to guard against emotional and psychological problems.
He delves into the root causes of addiction, such as entitlement, resentment, worry, insecurity, and depression, which can lead to more serious conditions like alcoholism and workaholism. By recognising these 'emotional germs', we can take proactive steps to prevent them from escalating. Ward shares practical advice on how surrendering our will to a higher power can combat entitlement, admitting our mistakes can tackle pride, and forgiving others can help with resentment.
These actions serve as emotional vaccines, providing a way to build resilience against life's challenges. The episode is packed with personal anecdotes and reflections from Ward, making it relatable and engaging. You'll hear inspiring quotes from figures like Will.i.am and Sherman Alexie, adding depth to the discussion. Whether you're struggling with addiction or simply looking for ways to improve your emotional health, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can protect yourself from life's biggest problems and find more peace, joy, and purpose each day.