Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter

This Is How You Free Yourself from Every Addiction

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Apr 25, 2025
Addiction isn't just about substances; it's a universal struggle we all share. The podcast delves into how this core addiction fuels all other habits, often leading to a cycle of swapping one vice for another. By embracing life's dualities, we can embrace growth and find peace. Mindfulness and meditation are promoted as transformative tools to replace harmful behaviors with positive changes. Discovering the root cause of addiction is emphasized as the key to true freedom, allowing us to finally break free from the chains that bind us.
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INSIGHT

Addiction Is Internal Desire

  • Addiction is not about substances or activities but a deep-rooted addiction within the person.
  • The root cause is excessive desire for pleasure, excitement, and escapism from oneself.
INSIGHT

Chasing Fleeting External Pleasures

  • We chase fleeting happiness from external pleasures that cannot fill spiritual emptiness.
  • This craving leads to swapping one addiction for another endlessly.
ANECDOTE

Todd's Addiction Journey

  • Todd was an extreme addict as a child and adult, struggling with food, alcohol, smoking, work, and caffeine.
  • He realized the need for change after hitting a breaking point of losing control and facing an early grave.
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