When Love Feels Like a Drug 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️When Love Feels Like a Drug 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
At The CCC
Anthony and LouiLou discuss how love can feel like an addiction, exploring trauma bonding and the impact of past relationships on recovery.
46:10•18 Mar 2025
When Love Feels Like a Drug: Navigating Queer Relationships in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Love can mimic the highs of addiction.
- Recognise patterns of trauma bonding.
- Importance of healthy intimacy in recovery.
- Past relationships influence current ones.
- Growth comes from facing relationship challenges.
“Once we take away the drugs and alcohol, we are, in a lot of cases, stimulation seeking.”
Ever wondered why love can sometimes feel like an addiction? In this episode of 'At The CCC', hosts Anthony and LouiLou tackle the intriguing topic of 'When Love Feels Like a Drug'. Broadcasting from the heart of San Francisco at The Castro Country Club, they dive into the emotional rollercoaster that relationships can be, especially for those in recovery.
With a mix of humour and heartfelt conversation, Anthony and LouiLou share their personal experiences and insights about navigating love and sobriety. They discuss how love and intimacy can sometimes replace the high once sought from substances, and the importance of recognising these patterns to maintain a healthy recovery journey. They also explore the concept of trauma bonding and how past relationships can influence current ones.
This episode is not just about the struggles but also celebrates the growth and understanding that comes with facing these challenges head-on. If you're curious about how love and recovery intersect, this episode offers a candid look into the complexities of romantic relationships in sobriety. Tune in for a mix of serious talk, light-hearted banter, and valuable takeaways that could help you or someone you know on their recovery journey.
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