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EP 389: Interview with Dr. Adi Jaffe
EP 389: Interview with Dr. Adi Jaffe
EP 389: Interview with Dr. Adi Jaffe
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Dr. Adi Jaffe shares his journey from addiction to recovery, discussing alternative paths and the role of honesty in healing.
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42 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Honest
Encouraging
Transformative
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Recovery: Dr. Adi Jaffe's Journey
Episode Overview
- Honesty is crucial for genuine recovery.
- Recovery should focus on improving quality of life, not just abstinence.
- Technology can make recovery more accessible.
- Addressing underlying issues like trauma is key to breaking addiction.
- Recovery paths should be personalised and diverse.
"Stop lying to yourself and others. Try to just be brutally honest from this moment forward and see where it gets you."
Ever wondered what it takes to transform a life marred by addiction into one of recovery and inspiration? Dr. Adi Jaffe shares his gripping journey from the depths of addiction to founding Ignited Recovery, a pioneering approach to rehabilitation that embraces technology and personalisation. With a candid recount of his own struggles with substances like meth and the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety, Dr. Jaffe offers a refreshing perspective on recovery.
His story, marked by resilience and honesty, highlights the importance of addressing underlying issues such as anxiety and trauma to truly break free from addiction. In this engaging conversation with host Michael from Sobertown Podcast, Dr. Jaffe discusses his books "The Abstinence Myth" and "Unhooked," which challenge traditional views on recovery. He argues for a broader understanding of recovery beyond mere abstinence, focusing instead on improving quality of life. Dr.
Jaffe's work advocates for harm reduction and personalised care, leveraging technology to make recovery accessible to more people. This episode is not just about one man's story but a call to rethink how society views addiction and recovery. By sharing his experiences and insights, Dr. Jaffe encourages listeners to embrace honesty and explore diverse pathways to healing. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and hope for a brighter future.
So, how can we redefine success in recovery? And what role does honesty play in healing? Dive into this thought-provoking episode to find out.