Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 3 - Archive)Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 3 - Archive)
Relational Recovery
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill explore whether addiction is a habit or a disease, using personal stories and scientific insights.
7:00•8 Jan 2024
Is Addiction a Habit or a Disease? A Deep Dive with Wes and Austin
Episode Overview
- The episode explores the parallels between food addiction and diabetes, shedding light on the complex nature of behavioral patterns and their underlying causes.
- Wes and Austin discuss societal attitudes towards different forms of addiction and the varying responses to the consequences of personal choices.
- The hosts underscore the importance of understanding and addressing the relational and natural repercussions of addictive behaviors.
- The conversation delves into the necessity of embracing both consequences and grace in the recovery journey, offering valuable perspectives for individuals navigating their own paths.
- The episode serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of empathy and support in healing, highlighting the profound connections between personal choices, suffering, and the path to recovery.
“I think even with that, at one point, you don't have diabetes. But the drive and the need to have sugar and the habit that drives that is there until you reach that threshold, whatever that bodily threshold internally is. And then all of a sudden you're just like, doctors like you got diabetes now. And you're just like, well, wait, six months ago, I didn't have diabetes.”
Are addictions just bad habits, or is there something deeper at play? In this episode of 'Healing Connections', hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle this age-old question with fresh perspectives. They draw interesting parallels between food addiction and diabetes, shedding light on how our society views different types of addictions. Through personal stories and scientific insights, Wes and Austin explore the complex nature of addictive behaviors and their underlying causes.
They also discuss how embracing both the consequences of our actions and the grace needed for recovery can lead to profound healing. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of empathy and understanding.

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