In this book, Russell Brand shares his journey through addiction and recovery, addressing a wide range of addictions including drugs, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, work, stress, bad relationships, digital media, and fame. With a mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, Brand provides a recovery plan based on the 12-step program and his own experiences. He emphasizes understanding the underlying pain that addiction masks and offers tools and techniques to help individuals stay clean, sane, and unhooked. The book is a personal and detailed account of Brand's own struggles and his path to sobriety, making it a valuable resource for addicts and their loved ones.
In 'The Bondage Breaker', Neil Anderson addresses the spiritual battles that many people face, including emotional struggles, depression, negative thoughts, guilt, anger, and bitterness. The book offers a comprehensive approach to spiritual warfare, highlighting the importance of understanding the underlying causes of these issues and how they can be overcome through discipline and surrender to God. Anderson shares stories of others who have been in similar spiritual battles and provides practical steps, such as his 'Seven Steps to Freedom', to help readers break free from these strongholds and find freedom in Christ.
In this thought-provoking episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and Enneagram expert Ian Cron to explore the groundbreaking concepts behind his latest book, The Fix. Together, they discuss how addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s about the unhealthy loops we all fall into, whether it's sugar, people-pleasing, or endless Amazon purchases. Ian shares how the 12-step program can be a spiritual trellis for growth, helping anyone break free from these cycles and reconnect with their God-given purpose.
Ian is the renowned inventor of the modern Enneagram framework and a seasoned spiritual guide. His book, The Fix, distills decades of wisdom into actionable steps for transformation, making him the perfect guest to help listeners tackle life’s challenges with grace and clarity.
You’ll hear:
- How addiction can take many forms beyond substances—like workaholism, people-pleasing, or constant scrolling
- Why loneliness and mental health struggles have skyrocketed in the digital age and what to do about it
- How the 12 steps provide a simple yet profound roadmap for spiritual and emotional renewal
- How to cultivate emotional balance and equanimity in a chaotic world
- Walk away with practical tools to break free from the loops holding you back and start living with purpose and peace
Don’t miss this life-changing conversation that dives deep into the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and personal growth. Whether you’re struggling with an obvious addiction or subtle patterns of discontent, this episode offers actionable insights and hope. Tune in to transform your life and take the first step toward becoming the person God designed you to be.
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00:00 Mental Health Issues
04:47 Cycle of Addiction
21:00 12 Steps for Transformation
30:40 How to Overcome Resistance
38:12 Reformation vs Transformation
44:49 Spiritual Growth
51:20 Relationships with Others
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