Facing the Feelings That Fuel AddictionsFacing the Feelings That Fuel Addictions
Inner Bonding
Dr. Margaret Paul discusses how Inner Bonding addresses the feelings underlying addictions, offering a path to healing through self-love and spiritual connection.
22:50•2 Dec 2025
Facing Feelings: The Key to Healing Addictions
Episode Overview
- Addictive behaviours often stem from a desire to avoid painful feelings.
- Inner Bonding can help transform self-abandonment into self-love.
- Setting loving limits is crucial for overcoming addiction.
- Connecting with spiritual guidance provides love and wisdom.
- Recognising and addressing feelings of aloneness is key to healing.
“"When you feel loved and safe within, your desire for traditional addictions gradually fades away."”
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Dr. Margaret Paul invites listeners to explore the emotional depths that fuel addictive behaviours in this engaging episode of Inner Bonding. Through the lens of her self-healing process, she unpacks how feelings of aloneness and emptiness often drive people towards substances and habits that numb their pain. Dr. Paul passionately discusses how practicing Inner Bonding can transform these destructive patterns by fostering a loving relationship with oneself.
With humour and compassion, she explains how our inner child feels abandoned when we don't stand up for ourselves or speak our truth. It's a revelation to hear how setting loving limits can lead to freedom from addiction, as demonstrated by Mary Ann's journey from alcoholism to sobriety. Dr. Paul provides practical advice on recognising and addressing self-abandonment, encouraging listeners to connect with their spiritual guidance for love and wisdom.
Her insights reveal that overcoming addiction isn't just about quitting substances but embracing the feelings we often run from. The episode challenges us to reflect on our own behaviours and consider what makes us feel loved and safe within. Are you ready to take loving action for yourself and break free from the cycle of addiction?
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