Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

"The Alcoholism Myth" with Katie Herzog

Sep 30, 2024

Katie Herzog, a journalist known for her insights on internet culture, shares her personal journey with alcohol and the transformative effects of naltrexone. She and Josh discuss the societal stigma surrounding addiction and the misleading myths about alcoholism. They navigate the challenges of maintaining relationships while confronting personal drinking habits and how different treatment methods can reshape our understanding of sobriety. Their candid conversation touches on pandemic-related struggles and the evolving landscape of addiction treatment.

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The podcast challenges the binary perspective of addiction, advocating for a nuanced understanding of individual relationships with substances.

Katie Herzog shares her transformative experience with Naltrexone, highlighting its role as a valuable tool in managing alcohol cravings.

Cultural attitudes toward drinking are scrutinized, revealing the tension between social norms and personal journeys towards fulfilling lives without alcohol.

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Understanding Addiction Beyond Labels

The episode delves into the controversial notion that individuals labeled as alcoholics or addicts are fundamentally different from casual users. This discussion challenges the traditional binary understanding of addiction, suggesting that it does not adequately encompass the varied experiences and relationships people have with substances. It opens up the conversation about individual autonomy in substance use and emphasizes the need for a more nuanced perspective that could destigmatize those who struggle with alcohol dependency. By reframing the dialogue, it encourages listeners to question the cultural narratives surrounding addiction and the implications of labeling.

Navigating the Complexities of Alcohol Addiction

03:45

The Real Clockwork Orange

03:45

Rethink Addiction: Seeking Solutions Beyond Labels

02:35

Intro

2min

Navigating Alcohol and Relationships

5min

Navigating the Complexities of Alcohol Addiction

18min

Navigating Alcohol's Complexities

14min

Pandemic Lockdowns and Their Impact on Recovery

2min

Navigating Sobriety: A Personal Journey

8min

Evolving Perspectives on Addiction Treatment

2min

Navigating the Sinclair Method

13min

Navigating Sobriety: Reflections on Alcohol and Addiction

15min

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Navigating Social Justice and Cancel Culture

7min

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Navigating Social Media and Sobriety

2min

Do you drink too much? If there was a magic pill that made you not want a second drink, would you take it? You’d at least expect to have heard of it.

That’s what the journalist Katie Herzog thought as she sat through AA meetings, feeling like a failure for boozing. Then, she found naltrexone. Josh hasn’t had a drink in four years after having a different epiphany. Here, the two of them wrestle with myths, blind spots and revelations about drinking, addiction, introspection, and being a grown-up.

Katie hosts one of the most successful podcasts on the web with Jesse Singal, Blocked & Reported, where they dissect internet craziness.

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"The Alcoholism Myth" with Katie Herzog

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