Return to Heart 007: Addiction: The Hidden Addictions We Don’t Talk About
Nov 12, 2025
Addiction goes beyond substances, intertwining with our need for connection. The discussion dives into how codependency fuels compulsive behaviors and highlights relatable examples like food and phone use as coping mechanisms for loneliness. They explore the neuroscience behind addiction, focusing on dopamine's role and how early experiences shape our addictive patterns. Ultimately, the hosts emphasize that real healing comes from genuine connection rather than mere sobriety, offering hope for those caught in performance-driven cycles.
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Addiction As A Coping Solution
- Addiction often serves as a solution to manage shame, fear, and exhaustion from codependence.
- Jeff Schulte says performance addiction looked acceptable but burned him out and masked deeper needs.
Diplomas Masked A Performance Drive
- Jeff Schulte describes displaying diplomas and admitting the drive behind them felt sad.
- He identifies that drive as an addiction to performing to be loved.
Addiction Numbs Feelings Despite Harm
- Addiction is a brain disorder that delivers relief despite negative consequences.
- Phil Herndon defines it as a pathological reliance on an ego defense that numbs feelings.
