POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
Protect Your Sobriety: Why Relapse Happens and How the Brain and Nervous System Heal
Protect Your Sobriety: Why Relapse Happens and How the Brain and Nervous System Heal
Protect Your Sobriety: Why Relapse Happens and How the Brain and Nervous System Heal
Thursday 15th January 2026
Explore why relapse happens and how the brain heals with Pop Buchanan's insights on protecting sobriety in this engaging podcast episode.
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11 minutes
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Inspiring
Compassionate
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About this podcast
Author:
POP Buchanan
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Relapse often starts long before cravings appear, rooted in stress and emotional overload.
- Sobriety requires more than willpower; it involves creating internal safety and stability.
- Addressing trauma and mental health is crucial for preventing relapse.
- Recovery should focus on building meaningful, fulfilling lives.
- Redefining intimacy without substances is key to sustainable sobriety.
"Relapse is not a character flaw. It's the predictable outcome of incomplete recovery."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? In this episode of 'Sober is Dope!', Pop Buchanan shares insights from his book, 'Protect Your Sobriety', diving into why relapse happens and how the brain and nervous system heal. Buchanan, a decade-long sober advocate, reads from the first chapter, offering a fresh perspective on relapse as a predictable outcome of incomplete recovery rather than a personal failing.
He explores the unseen stressors and emotional overload that quietly lead to relapse long before cravings kick in. Buchanan emphasises that sobriety is more than just willpower; it's about creating safety and stability within oneself. Listeners are guided through the complexities of addiction recovery, learning how trauma, untreated mental health issues, and lack of community support can sabotage progress. Buchanan's approach combines personal reflection with practical advice, stressing the importance of addressing underlying issues to prevent relapse.
The episode provides a compassionate look at the struggles faced by those in recovery, highlighting the need for patience and understanding. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, Buchanan paints a picture of recovery that is both challenging and hopeful. He urges listeners to redefine their relationship with intimacy and meaning, suggesting that healing comes when we face our fears and build lives that feel full rather than restricted.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the deeper layers of addiction and the path to sustainable sobriety. Ready to explore what it takes to protect your sobriety? Dive into this insightful conversation with Pop Buchanan.