The Freedom Model
The Freedom Model
When the Model Is the Problem: Helping in a Broken System
When the Model Is the Problem: Helping in a Broken System
When the Model Is the Problem: Helping in a Broken System
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Explore a fresh perspective on addiction recovery with Mark & Michelle as they question traditional models and offer empowering alternatives.
35 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Addiction is not a lifelong disease but a temporary issue.
- Traditional rehab and 12-step programmes may hinder recovery.
- The Freedom Model promotes personal choice and responsibility.
- Criticism of the mental health system's approach to addiction.
- Education through coaching certification for professionals.
Addiction isn't a lifelong affliction but a temporary issue that can be overcome without traditional rehab.
In this episode of The Freedom Model For Addictions, Mark Sheeran and Michelle Dunbar dive into the controversial topic of addiction treatment and its shortcomings. They challenge the widely accepted disease model of addiction, suggesting it might be doing more harm than good.
With a sprinkle of humour and a heap of candour, Mark and Michelle argue that addiction isn't a lifelong affliction but rather a temporary issue that can be overcome without the shackles of traditional rehab or 12-step programmes. They share their experiences of pushing against the tide of conventional wisdom, highlighting the frustration felt by many within the mental health system who see its ineffectiveness firsthand.
Mark and Michelle discuss how the Freedom Model offers an alternative path, one that emphasises personal choice and responsibility over the notion of powerlessness. They advocate for breaking free from the cycle of endless recovery, offering listeners the tools to regain control over their lives. The episode also touches on their efforts to educate professionals through their coaching certification programme, aiming to spread this liberating approach far and wide.
If you're tired of being told you're powerless or are seeking a fresh perspective on overcoming addiction, this episode is worth a listen. It challenges you to question the status quo and consider the possibility of true freedom from addiction.