Mark Mascolo
Mark Mascolo
The Hidden Addiction: When Recovery Becomes Your New Escape
The Hidden Addiction: When Recovery Becomes Your New Escape
The Hidden Addiction: When Recovery Becomes Your New Escape
Wednesday 14th January 2026
Explore how recovery can become an escape in this eye-opening episode with Mark Mascolo.
13 minutes
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Informative
Eye-opening
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Motivational
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Mark Mascolo
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery can sometimes become a new form of escapism.
- Traditional recovery methods may not always address underlying issues.
- Focus on quality of life rather than just time spent in recovery.
- Question if meetings are genuinely helping or just avoiding problems.
- Empowerment comes from facing responsibilities head-on.
Is your recovery truly freedom? Or is it just another way of avoiding your problems?
What happens when the very thing meant to save you becomes another form of escape? In this compelling episode, Mark Mascolo tackles the hidden addiction that can arise when recovery itself becomes an obsession. He raises the tough question: Is your recovery truly setting you free, or is it a cleverly disguised trap? With personal anecdotes and real-life examples, Mark highlights how recovery can sometimes serve as an escape from the very issues it aims to solve.
Mark shares a story of a man who, despite being clean for years, found himself trapped in a cycle of avoidance. Instead of addressing the root cause of his frustrations, he chose meetings as a temporary refuge. The episode urges listeners to question whether their recovery practices are genuinely helping them or merely serving as another escape route. Mark doesn't shy away from challenging traditional recovery methods, arguing that they often miss the mark for men.
He stresses the importance of addressing underlying issues and focusing on quality of life rather than just time spent in recovery. Through his candid storytelling, Mark encourages listeners to look beyond the meetings and face their responsibilities head-on. So, are you using recovery as a stepping stone to a better life, or is it just another way to dodge reality? Tune in to find out how you can transform your recovery journey into one of true empowerment and fulfilment.