The Freedom Model
The Freedom Model
Addiction Help That Doesn’t Help: Why It Feels Wrong
Addiction Help That Doesn’t Help: Why It Feels Wrong
Addiction Help That Doesn’t Help: Why It Feels Wrong
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Mark & Michelle challenge addiction myths, urging you to trust your intuition and explore new paths to recovery.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Trusting Your Gut: Escaping the Addiction Treatment Trap
Episode Overview
- Question traditional addiction treatment narratives.
- Trust your intuition when it feels wrong.
- Explore alternatives like the Freedom Model.
- Recognise financial motives in traditional rehab.
- Understand that addiction is not a lifelong disease.
"If your intuition says this is wrong for me, then run away from it."
Ever felt like the traditional paths to overcoming addiction just don't sit right with you? You're not alone. In this engaging episode of "Audio/Video – The Freedom Model For Addictions", Mark Sheeran and Michelle Dunbar challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding addiction treatment. They argue that the mainstream narrative, which paints addiction as a chronic disease, is more about profit than healing. Instead, they suggest that trusting your gut might be the real key to freedom.
Mark and Michelle share personal stories of how ignoring their instincts led them into the "treatment trap" and how eventually listening to their intuition helped them escape it. They highlight the importance of questioning the narratives pushed by traditional rehab centres and 12-step programs, which they claim are rooted in myths and misinformation.
The hosts introduce the concept of the Freedom Model, which encourages individuals to take control of their recovery journey without the constraints of endless meetings or rehab stays. They discuss how many people have been led to believe they are powerless over their addictions when, in fact, they have always had the choice. The episode also touches on the financial motivations behind the addiction treatment industry and how it often gaslights individuals into believing they need lifelong support.
But fear not, as Mark and Michelle offer a fresh perspective—one where you can make informed choices about your substance use and live a life free from addiction's grasp. If you're tired of being told what to do and want to explore a different path, this episode offers a refreshing take. It's time to trust your intuition and take back control.