EP 27: Consistency
EP 27: Consistency

Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast

Carel van Heerden discusses the power of consistency and self-identification in overcoming addiction and building good habits.

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28:28•1 Aug 2022

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Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast

Carel van Heerden

The podcast to help you battle the everyday struggle with addiction, cravings, dependency and bad habits but also give you some helpful tips and good habits that help me. This podcast will give my struggles and triumphs with addiction some life and hopefully assist you in your own battle regarding addiction. The reason for the name and artwork of this Podcast is based on the Yin Yang sign from Taoism, depicted by two wolves, a good wolf and an evil wolf. A concept of addiction is that these wolves live inside you and you have to choose which one to feed… Addiction effects everyone in a different way, a different reaction to different substances, some people are able to have one drink and never be concerned others have one and there whole life turns upside down. A small note about me, my biggest dependencies were cigarettes and alcohol and I am more that 5 year free of both of them. This podcast will house my point of view on addiction, dependency, cravings, Habits (Good and Bad) and give a platform for people to reach out and let their stories be heard, through me or as a guest on the show. I will discuss things that helped me in the battle and obstacles that hindered me throughout the continuous war with addiction. The Podcast will have a feel good serious vibe where some hard topics will be discussed in relieving way to deal with these hard topics. I want to let you know you are not alone in this struggle and together we can start saying no to things that don’t fulfil us and yes to things that do.

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Consistency: The Key to Feeding Your Good Wolf

“Identify as someone that feeds the good wolf and stay consistent with that statement.”

Imagine facing the daily battle against addiction with a steadfast approach. In this episode of the 'Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast', Carel van Heerden dives into the crucial role of consistency in overcoming addiction and bad habits. Carel believes that the continuous decision to avoid substances is essential, and he emphasizes the power of self-identification in this journey. Instead of saying, 'I'm trying to quit smoking', Carel suggests you say, 'I don't smoke'.

This subtle shift in language can reinforce your commitment and help you stay on track. Carel shares practical tips on how to build and maintain good habits, such as planning your meals ahead of time and grocery shopping early in the week. These small, consistent actions can make a significant difference in your recovery journey. Tune in to learn how identifying as someone who feeds the good wolf can transform your life.

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