Heidi Rain

Addiction and Codependency Breakthrough

Heidi Rain

  • Why Do Addicts or Alcoholics Cheat?

Why Do Addicts or Alcoholics Cheat?

Monday 29th April 2024

Heidi Rain dissects why addiction often leads to infidelity, focusing on neuroscience, impulse control, and recovery in this insightful episode.
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26 minutes
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Addiction and Codependency Breakthrough
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Heidi Rain
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Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Why Addicts Cheat: The Intersection of Addiction and Infidelity

Episode Overview

  • Explore the transformative impact of addiction on behaviour and moral boundaries
  • Understand the neuroscience behind addiction and its influence on impulse control
  • Discover why addicts and alcoholics may engage in infidelity due to impaired 'brakes' in the brain
  • Learn about the importance of recovery in restoring impulse control and decision-making processes
  • Uncover the role of past experiences in shaping behaviour and relationships
I hope that analogy helps you. So I want you to think about the breaks being broken. Hey, stop, you're not to do something terrible. We ain't got no breaks. All right. Now, when somebody's in recovery, they've got better breaks.
Have you ever wondered why addiction often leads to betrayal and broken trust? In this eye-opening episode of 'Addiction and Relationships,' Heidi Rain takes a deep dive into the complex world of addiction and its impact on behavior and moral boundaries. Addiction doesn't just mess with your brain's impulse control; it can also lead people to cross lines they never thought they would.
Heidi explores the neuroscience behind these behaviors, explaining how addiction can erode ethical decision-making and lead to infidelity. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Heidi also emphasizes the importance of taking breaks during recovery. These pauses act as essential barriers, helping to prevent relapse and improve judgment. She discusses how past experiences shape our behavior in relationships, often creating a destructive cycle where we try to fix others at the expense of our own self-worth.
This episode also touches on the parallels between attraction and addiction, highlighting the need for self-control and understanding the consequences of our actions. If you’re looking for strategies to rebuild trust and heal emotional wounds, Heidi offers practical advice on retraining your brain and overcoming betrayal. Whether you're dealing with your own addiction or supporting a loved one, this episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and solutions in navigating relationships affected by addiction.
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