The Real Reason You’re Still Addicted (It’s Not What You Think)

Oct 14, 2025

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Podcast Highlights:

In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, Dr. Adi Jaffe shares his transformative journey from being a drug dealer and facing incarceration to becoming a nationally recognized expert on addiction, mental health, and personal growth. Dr. Jaffe discusses the limitations of abstinence-only approaches to addiction, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying trauma and maladaptive coping mechanisms. He introduces the 'SPARO Loop' as a framework for understanding and managing behavior and highlights the significance of transparency and accountability in achieving lasting personal transformation. This conversation provides valuable insights for anyone facing a crisis or feeling stuck, offering actionable strategies for breaking free from destructive patterns and embracing continuous growth.

Key Takeaways:

Radical Honesty and Transparency Are Essential for Healing
First with yourself, then with others. The weight of lying and pretending creates disconnection and suffering.
Accountability and Ownership Drive Transformation
Transformation starts when you accept that you are responsible for your choices and commit to doing the hard work required for change.
Growth Requires Facing Discomfort and Doing the Hard Work
There are no quick fixes or silver bullets in recovery or personal development. Whether difficult conversations, emotional work, or physical tasks–use these as a way to build resilience and move forward. Avoiding discomfort leads to stagnation, while leaning into it creates lasting growth.

Inspirational Quote:

“The weight of lying, the weight of pretending, the weight of disconnecting from your true self by creating this armor of who you pretend to be, the mask. It kills us.” - Dr. Adi Jaffe

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