Therapist Danielle DeBray on becoming emotionally intimate with ourselves to fight addiction. S1E19Therapist Danielle DeBray on becoming emotionally intimate with ourselves to fight addiction. S1E19
Making An Addict
Therapist Danielle DeBray and D.J. Burr discuss how emotional intimacy can help overcome addiction.
42:41•11 Sept 2017
Emotional Intimacy: Key to Overcoming Addiction with Danielle DeBray
“The brain is one of the organs, the only organ in the body other than, I think, the liver that can grow or regrow, and that's neuroplasticity.”
What if the secret to beating addiction lies in emotional intimacy? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Making an Addict', D.J. Burr sits down with Seattle therapist Danielle DeBray to explore this very idea. With over 23 years of experience in counseling, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge on emotional attachment, attunement, and addiction.
She dives into the groundbreaking 'Rat Park' experiment from 1978, which showed that connection can combat addiction, and proposes a modern twist: our own 'Chimp Park' to address human addictions to people, places, and things. Throughout their engaging conversation, Danielle and D.J. discuss how childhood attunement impacts our ability to form healthy attachments later in life and how the brain's neuroplasticity can aid in recovery.
They share practical tips for overcoming knee-jerk reactions to trauma, emphasizing the power of empathy, cooing, and validation in the healing process. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the role of emotional intimacy in recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Tune in to learn how fostering deeper connections can pave the way to a healthier, addiction-free life.
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