Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Why it's hard to escape from addiction
Why it's hard to escape from addiction
Why it's hard to escape from addiction
Thursday 19th February 2026
Explore why breaking free from addiction is challenging, even when the harm is obvious. A mix of humour and deep insights awaits.
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Addiction often stems from trauma and serves as a coping mechanism.
- Neuroscience shows addiction rewires the brain's reward pathways.
- Recovery requires new strategies to feel safe and manage triggers.
- Understanding one's trauma can be foundational for robust recovery.
- Community and connection are crucial for overcoming addiction.
"Addiction isn't a failure of will; it's often a desperate attempt to feel safe."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Sideways is a rollercoaster of humour and heartfelt discussions as Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst tackle the perplexing question of why addiction is so hard to shake off, even when the damage is clear. With anecdotes ranging from witnessing live drug deals to a professional fighter losing his hairpiece mid-bout, this episode offers a blend of levity and serious reflection.
The hosts explore the neuroscience behind addiction, explaining how it hijacks the brain's reward pathways, making destructive behaviours feel like the only path to relief. They also discuss trauma's role in addiction, referencing experts like Gabor Maté to highlight how unresolved trauma can trap individuals in a cycle of substance abuse. Throughout, the hosts' banter provides a light-hearted counterbalance to the heavy subject matter, making for an engaging listen.
They ponder life's oddities, like finding love in a supermarket aisle, while offering genuine insights into the emotional and physiological challenges of overcoming addiction. Whether you're personally affected by addiction or simply curious about the human psyche, this episode offers plenty to think about. So, how do you find hope in the darkest times? Tune in to find out.