Bob Gardner
Bob Gardner
How long does it take to get rid of an addiction?
How long does it take to get rid of an addiction?
How long does it take to get rid of an addiction?
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Explore the surprising speed at which addiction can be overcome with insights from Bob Gardner on 'Alive and Free'.
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Bob Gardner
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Addiction recovery can happen instantly or within months with the right approach.
- Correctly defining your situation is crucial for breaking free.
- Honesty with oneself is key to overcoming addiction.
- Retraining responses and shifting worldviews can dismantle addiction.
- Building life skills helps manage intense moments without relapse.
"Freedom from an addictive behaviour is an automatic reaction to getting rid of lies and seeing more clearly the truth."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of 'Alive and Free' tackles the million-dollar question: How long does it take to get rid of an addiction? Bob Gardner, the host, shares his own experiences and insights from coaching hundreds of individuals through their journeys to freedom. He challenges the common belief that breaking free from addiction is a long and arduous process.
Instead, he suggests that with the right mindset and approach, significant change can happen in a matter of months, or even instantly for some. Bob dives into the importance of correctly defining your situation and being brutally honest with yourself about your behaviours and thoughts. By retraining your responses and shifting your worldview, you can dismantle the lies that keep you trapped in addiction.
He emphasises that freedom isn't about willpower but about recognising and altering the automatic narratives our brains create. Listeners are treated to stories of people who have experienced rapid transformation by changing their perspectives. Bob also highlights the necessity of building life skills to handle life's intense moments without succumbing to old patterns. With humour and wisdom, he encourages listeners to challenge their assumptions and explore new paths to freedom. Curious about how quickly you can break free from addiction?
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that might just change how you view your own journey.