Understanding Process Addiction: Insights from Recovery Radio
Episode Overview
Understanding the difference between substance use disorders and behavioural addictions. Trauma can alter brain chemistry, affecting pleasure and reward systems. Personal stories highlight the challenges and triumphs of recovery. Compulsive behaviours can disrupt daily life if not addressed. Community support plays a crucial role in successful recovery.
"If I'm missing a workout or even not being five minutes early is considered being late."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? On this episode of Recovery Radio, hosts Radio Johnny, Denise Miller, and Dina Ramberg dive into the fascinating world of process addiction and its impact on the brain's pleasure centres. Joined by Chance Bogan, a fresh face at the Latah Recovery Community Center, the discussion offers a unique blend of personal anecdotes and expert insights.
Chance shares his journey from Tacoma, Washington, to becoming a sociology student and football player at the University of Idaho, highlighting his passion for non-profit work and community service. Listeners are treated to an engaging conversation about the difference between substance use disorders and behavioural addictions. The hosts candidly discuss their own experiences with addiction, offering a relatable perspective on how compulsive behaviours can disrupt daily life.
Denise shares her struggle with online shopping and binge-watching TV, while Dina opens up about the challenges of maintaining a balanced lifestyle amidst addictive tendencies. The episode also explores the role of trauma in addiction, revealing how past experiences can alter brain chemistry and affect one's ability to experience pleasure. With light humour and genuine camaraderie, the hosts create an atmosphere that is both informative and supportive.
Whether you're curious about addiction recovery or seeking relatable stories from those who've walked the path, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of community. Could understanding these patterns help us support others on their recovery journey?