Fuck Shame, Start A Movement with Dr. Adi Jaffe

Fuck Shame, Start A Movement with Dr. Adi Jaffe

Picture this: two advocates, Jay Shifman and Dr. Adi Jaffe, sitting down for a raw, no-holds-barred chat about addiction and recovery. In this episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', Jay and Adi bond over their shared experiences and a mutual disdain for the stigma surrounding substance misuse. They even laugh about their past bleached-blond hair days—Jay's nod to Eminem and Adi's pre-Eminem phase.

But it’s not all fun and games; the conversation dives deep into more serious topics, including the innovative IGNTD Recovery program founded by Dr. Jaffe. This program takes a unique approach to recovery, focusing on harm reduction and personalized care without labels. Adi's book, 'The Abstinence Myth', also gets a spotlight, challenging traditional recovery models and offering fresh perspectives on what it means to be in recovery.

This episode is a full-circle moment for Jay, who found solace in Adi’s work during his own non-traditional recovery journey. They discuss the power of cannabis, hypnosis, and other alternative methods that have helped countless individuals find their own paths to recovery. If you're tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery, this episode is a must-listen. It’s an engaging, heartfelt discussion that promises to inspire and offer new hope for those grappling with addiction.