Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Hidden in Plain Sight — Why You’re Trying to Hide Your Addiction
Hidden in Plain Sight — Why You’re Trying to Hide Your Addiction
Hidden in Plain Sight — Why You’re Trying to Hide Your Addiction
Friday 17th October 2025
Dr. Jacques discusses why addiction leads to hiding behaviours and how honesty and community support can aid recovery.
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Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Addiction often leads to hiding behaviours due to shame and guilt.
- Isolation fuels addiction by creating a secretive dual life.
- Honesty and community support are crucial for recovery.
- Breaking the shame loop requires courage and compassion for oneself.
- Facing the truth is the first step towards reclaiming your life.
"Isolation is addiction's best friend."
What drives someone to hide their addiction, even from those closest to them? In this gripping episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard,' Dr. Jacques de Broekert tackles the hidden battles of addiction that many face but rarely discuss. With his wealth of experience as a psychologist and addiction specialist, Dr. Jacques delves into the complex emotions and survival tactics that addiction fosters, such as shame, guilt, and isolation.
He shares how these feelings create a secretive dual life that keeps individuals trapped in their addiction cycle. The episode highlights how denial and self-deception often become comfort zones, masking the severity of the problem. Dr. Jacques emphasises the importance of breaking free from this cycle through honesty, therapy, and community support. He discusses how recovery begins when you stop running from the truth and let light in through connection with others who understand your struggle.
The episode is a call to action for anyone battling addiction to seek help and engage in the healing process. With Dr. Jacques' compassionate guidance, listeners are reminded that while the journey is tough, facing the truth is the first step towards reclaiming your life. Are you ready to stop hiding and start healing?