Episode #71 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Marc Azoulay on Addiction Treatment without MedicationsEpisode #71 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Marc Azoulay on Addiction Treatment without Medications
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Thank you High Truth Listeners for making High Truths on Drugs and Addiction #11 in the Top 60 Addiction Podcasts in 2022 according to FeedSpot. What are ways of treating addiction without medications? Is addiction treatment different for men vs women? What is toxic masculinity? Marc Azoulay Marc is a psychotherapist in private practice in Boulder, CO and the past President of the Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Society. He helps clients that have a harmful relationship to their inherent aggression or who are stuck in the pain of their repetition compulsions. Many of his clients struggle with addiction, anxiety, and self-sabotage. Marc helps people uncover and destroy the unconscious barriers that cripple them by using a blend of Modern Psychoanalytic and Contemplative Psychotherapy. His therapeutic style can best be described as irreverent with surprising moments of profound depth. Listen to Marc's podcast, From The Ashes. marc-azoulay.com
1:06:35•2 May 2022
Breaking Free: Dr. Marc Azoulay's Approach to Addiction Without Medications
“Doing deep work, specifically through psychotherapy, is going to be the hardest thing that her or someone else will ever do in their entire life, but it is the most powerful agent for change.”
What if you could tackle addiction without relying on medications? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev chats with Dr. Marc Azoulay, a psychotherapist from Boulder, Colorado, who specializes in helping people overcome addiction through therapy. Dr. Azoulay dives into the challenges of treating addiction, the role of toxic masculinity, and how psychotherapy can offer a path to recovery.
He shares his unique approach that blends Modern Psychoanalytic and Contemplative Psychotherapy, aiming to break down the unconscious barriers that hold people back. Dr. Azoulay's therapeutic style is anything but conventional; it's irreverent yet deeply impactful. He talks about his own journey with addiction and how therapy helped him develop coping skills that changed his life.
You'll hear about his work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and self-sabotage, and how mindfulness and commitment play crucial roles in their recovery. One of the standout topics is the impact of marijuana on testosterone levels in men and the concept of Jungian archetypes for healthy masculinity. Dr. Azoulay discusses how these archetypes can help men find purpose and establish guiding principles in their lives.
This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone dealing with addiction or mental health issues. By the end of the episode, you'll be inspired by Dr. Azoulay's message of hope and the transformative power of deep psychotherapeutic work. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers practical advice and a fresh perspective on recovery.
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