Welcome to Addiction Unmasked
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Traditional addiction narratives are hopelessly outdated, rarely depicting the messy reality of high-functioning addiction.
Instead, they:
- Characterise addiction as a defect of character
- Overlook the gap between public success and private chaos
- Ignore addiction's reach among high achievers (cough... recruitment)
Here's what 'Addiction Unmasked' stands for:
- Addiction is more than a series of 'negative' actions
- Each struggle with addiction reveals a person in pain
- Beyond 'recovery', there’s a journey of transformation
I struggled with addiction for 7+ years while keeping:
- A ‘normal’ appearance to others
- A 'high-quality' lifestyle
- A substantial income
Yet, inside... I felt alone, lost and broken.
This personal lived experience drives my passion to create a platform for the 1,000's of other 'successful' people who have also been exposed to addiction.
Join me weekly as I share my own experiences, connect with experts, and tell inspiring stories from those who have overcome addiction.
9 episodes