Best Na Fellowship Podcasts (2024)

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Mini Series 13 - Resentment Is The Killer 2:31

6h ago2:31

2:31

It is well said and true that resentments are the #1 killer of addicts and alcoholics. If we lead a life of deceit, manipulation and the direct pursuit of pleasure to the exclusion of everything else, we will find ourselves resenting those who get in the way of our pursuits. None of these resentments are justified, yet we carry them around like a b…

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Mini Series 13 - Don't Make It A Mountain 3:15

3h ago3:15

3:15

There are some aspects of addiction and alcoholism, which are not readily apparent until you see how these diseases infiltrate the thinking of those who are affected. It’s no wonder that the Big Book of AA says this: “Remember we deal with alcohol (or drugs), cunning, baffling and powerful. Without help, it is too much for us.” This is as true toda…

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Mini Series 13 - The Four Pillars 2:58

5d ago2:58

2:58

There are four pillars to recovery, and they are: don’t drink or use (between meetings), go to those meetings (several times a week, at least at first) get a sponsor (and follow his or her advice) and work the 12 steps. “Don’t drink or use between meetings.” This is harder than it sounds, but it became easier for an ex-drunk like me to understand w…

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Mini Series 13 - The Phone Is Your Lifeline 3:09

12d ago3:09

3:09

Let’s talk about the many aspects of relapse prevention. This is incredibly important if you’re just starting out on your journey of recovery. This is when you’re most vulnerable to going back “out there”. Just as iPhones have proven to be incredibly useful tools for navigating our way through our personal, academic and work lives, so too, can they…

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Special Request - Treatment Doesn't Work or Does It? 40:18

19d ago40:18

40:18

Here's our final special episode that we have relaunched as requested by many of our followers. Welcome back to Busting Addiction and its Myths, and we have called this episode Treatment Doesn’t Work, Or Does It? Here’s what we cover: My guest Tony and I bust the myth that some people believe in, and that is that treatment doesn’t work. That is tru…

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Special Request - Enabling 30:19

26d ago30:19

30:19

Here's one more special episode that has been requested by many of our followers. Let’s talk about enabling In this episode, we discuss how enabling can inhibit the chances of an addict’s recovery by shielding them from the realities of a grown-up life. The truths we reveal in this episode: The enabling of loved ones makes it easy or possible to ke…

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Special Request - What We've Learned So Far 20:55

1M ago20:55

20:55

Here we go again with yet another special episode that we have relaunched as requested by many of our followers. It’s a disease, stupid! Paraphrasing a famous political slogan from the US, this episode offers slam-dunk proof that addiction and alcoholism are disease states and that the addict has lost his power of choice when the disease compels hi…

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Special Request - What's Love Got to Do With It? 19:49

2M ago19:49

19:49

This week we have another special episode that we have again relaunched as requested by many of our followers. In this podcast, we reveal that addiction must be treated as the primary disorder, that families need to retain a trained professional, and that the addict’s crazy decisions are made by a damaged brain. Does that get your attention? We cov…

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Special Request - Addiction is a Family Disease 18:42

2M ago18:42

18:42

Here is another special episode that we have relaunched as it is a subject matter that has been requested by many of our followers. In this podcast, we reveal more truths about addiction, in that it makes the whole family unit dysfunctional. We also discuss the deadly opioid epidemic and the truth behind the deadliest street drug: Fentanyl. We cove…

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Special Request - Don't Quit Trying to Quit 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

We have relaunched this special episode as it is a subject matter that has been requested by many of our followers. In this podcast, we bust the myth that an addict who doesn’t get it the first time is a loser, when in fact he is on his way to success. He will, however, duck the issue every chance he gets. We cover these topics: The facts about rel…

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Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 7 2:42

2M ago2:42

2:42

Q: Why does addiction have such a powerful ripple effect on the family? A: It turns out that the whole family becomes sick as a consequence of alcoholism or drug addiction striking any one individual in the family. Family members carry shame and guilt over their loved one’s disorder. At first, they deny the problem exists. Then they try to control …

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Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 6 2:30

3M ago2:30

2:30

Q: Do interventions work? A: Yes and no. Interventions come in two categories: professional and family led. Even interventions conducted by professional interventionists may fail if the subject of the intervention refuses to “get on the plane”. Often this happens because the family has somehow failed in organising its own part, or the intervention …

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Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 5 2:22

3M ago2:22

2:22

Q: Will an addict get the help he needs from a psychiatrist? A: It depends. There are two main factors involved. One is the fact that addicts will often lie to the psychiatrist if the addict is there for reasons other than having an honest desire to get clean. The active addict is an expert liar and has (he thinks) fooled everyone so far, and now h…

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Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 4 2:27

3M ago2:27

2:27

Q: How knowledgeable are physicians about alcoholism and drug addiction? A: On average, not very. The fact is that fewer than 25% of physicians are given any course work in medical school on alcoholism and addiction. Recognition of this failure in light of the overdose crisis in the US which has now claimed over 108,000 lives in 2023 led to the Med…

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Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 3 2:21

3M ago2:21

2:21

Q: Why do some people hate AA? A: It mostly comes down to the idea of a “higher power”, frequently expressed as “God, as we understand him”. The co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson, was closely related to a Christian evangelical group during the 1930’s known as the “Oxford Group”. From their teachings stemmed the idea of a “higher power…

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Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 2 2:28

4M ago2:28

2:28

Q: How important is AA? A: Alcoholics Anonymous is the world’s largest support group with 115,000 chapters worldwide and an estimated membership of over two million. Moreover, it is endorsed by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) as an accepted evidence-based behavioural therapy. It carries much weight among many practitioners and treatment…

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Mini Series 12 - Addiction Q&A - 1 2:15

4M ago2:15

2:15

Q: Is Alcoholics Anonymous, aka AA, a proven recovery method? A: The scientific evidence, based on research conducted by the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, emphatically proves that it is a cost-effective, evidence-based treatment that stands the test of time. AA is made effecti…

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Mini Series 11 - The Four Agreements 5:09

4M ago5:09

5:09

In this podcast, we discuss the Four Agreements, a Buddhist-inspired way of thinking that can readily apply to anyone who aspires to live a spiritual life, free of the self-imposed burdens of addiction or alcoholism. We discuss the Four Agreements as follows: The First agreement: Be impeccable with your words. Second agreement: Don’t take anything …

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Mini Series 11 - Toxic Shame 5:42

4M ago5:42

5:42

In this podcast, we discuss the power of toxic shame and its effect on the children in the family, including an addict or alcoholic. We learn that: Shame is known as a master emotion, overpowering ordinary, healthy feelings such as sadness or joy. Toxic shame is a debilitating feeling of worthlessness and self-loathing that can last a lifetime. The…

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Mini Series 11 - The Power of Now 4:14

4M ago4:14

4:14

In this podcast, we discuss the power of living in the now, of living in the moment as a means of attaining peace of mind for anyone living with the stress of an addict or alcoholic in the family. We discuss the following: Think about this day as the most important day of your life. Realise that a wandering mind is essentially an unhappy mind. Anci…

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Mini Series 11 - The Ripple Effect of Addiction 4:08

5M ago4:08

4:08

In this podcast, we discuss the ripple effect of addiction on the family. We discuss the following: Hitting bottom is a family affair. Everything is not just fine. Addiction is not a choice. Detachment and inaction are two different things.By SafeHouse Rehab Thailand

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Mini Series 11 - Shame & Social Disapproval 4:00

5M ago4:00

4:00

In this podcast, we continue to explode the myths surrounding addiction. Example myths include: The shame and social disapproval associated with addiction. Stereotypes that perpetuate the myth. Addiction only happens to certain kinds of people. Addiction is a choice. Kids should just say NO.By SafeHouse Rehab Thailand

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Mini Series 11 - A Quick Q&A on Addiction Myths 4:08

5M ago4:08

4:08

In this podcast, we do a quick Q&A on the myths of addiction and address other questions posed by our readers and listeners. These questions revolve around: The myth that addiction is a question of moral character. Why some people refuse to get help. Whether treatment works. Why people think that AA is a cult.…

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Mini Series 11 - A Story About Tim 7:29

5M ago7:29

7:29

This podcast, is a story about a man named Tim and it demonstrates the power of perseverance. We learn that: Tim overcame a suicide attempt on the eve of his admission of powerlessness over his addiction. He saw his Stage 4 cancer lifted by the miracle of modern medicine, and his own determination to heal. Although he was high school dropout, he we…

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Mini Series 11 - Incurable, Progressive, Fatal 8:40

6M ago8:40

8:40

In this podcast, we discuss the deadly consequences of addiction and alcoholism: We learn that: Alcoholism and addiction are incurable and progressive, and often fatal if ignored. There is a serious undercounting of the societal costs in life and injury due to alcoholism, while there is better data on drug abuse effects. It is rare that an alcoholi…

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Mini Series 11 - Not Reacting The Same Old Way 6:03

6M ago6:03

6:03

In this podcast, we discuss new ways of thinking and behavior that help with moving the alcoholic/addict toward treatment. We learn that: Family members need to unlearn their conditioned way of reacting to their beloved alcoholic or addict. The new way asks the family member to take a softer approach which will disarm the conflict. The approach is …

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Mini Series 10 - Wherever You Go, There You Are 6:59

6M ago6:59

6:59

In this podcast, we discuss the impossibility of escaping the here and now. We learn that: 1. It’s common for people to be constantly thinking about something other than the reality of the present. 2. There is a huge difference between planning for the future and living there. 3. There is ultimately much joy in living in the moment regardless of a …

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Mini Series 10 - Don't Believe Everything You Think 5:33

6M ago5:33

5:33

In this podcast, we examine why the truth is so elusive for family members of alcoholics and addicts. We discuss how people who have an addict or alcoholic in the family: 1. Deny the very existence of the disease. 2. Become too ashamed to admit the truth to themselves. 3. Ultimately need to confront the truth in order to heal.…

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Mini Series 10 - The Hidden Ally 4:48

7M ago4:48

4:48

You’ve probably heard the term “enabler”. It’s one that’s often charged with judgment and stigma. That’s because one feels accused of aiding and abetting addictive behaviour and it doesn’t feel at all fair because you do what you do out of love. More than a role, enabling is a dynamic that arises in specific scenarios. People who engage in enabling…

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Mini Series 10 - What We Do For Love 4:57

7M ago4:57

4:57

Love has this wonderful ripple effect, emanating its warmth and power from you to your family and well beyond, and it seems miraculous in its infinite ability to heal. Think for a moment about unconditional love: loving someone regardless of what they look like, what they do for a living, how much money they have, or whether or not they are doing w…

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Mini Series 10 - Their Brains are Different Now 5:25

7M ago5:25

5:25

When you are talking to a full-blown alcoholic or addict or one who is both - and the list of cross-addicted people is growing – you might not be too surprised to learn that they speak an entirely different language than you do. An example: an addict is confronted by his mum who says that he has a big problem. The addict doesn’t hear that. He think…

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Mini Series 10 - Learning to Love Yourself is a Big Deal 4:49

7M ago4:49

4:49

A well-known actress, comedienne and TV producer was once asked what made the essential difference in her highly successful life. For those old enough to remember Lucille Ball, she answered as follows: “All my young life, I was told I was a no-good show-off. My self-esteem hovered just above zero, until I was told by a good friend that my first job…

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Mini Series 9 - You Can Prevent Addiction 4:42

8M ago4:42

4:42

It’s never too late to act, whether your loved one is now at the stage where an intervention is necessary, or you have a younger child who might fall prey to an addictive disorder and want to keep that kid safe. But you are not sure how. Shatterproof is an organisation 100% dedicated to preventing addiction, providing greater access to treatment, a…

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Mini Series 9 - You, Too Could Be addicted and Not Know It 5:45

8M ago5:45

5:45

A friend said to me the other day that she feels like everything we do is becoming pathological. We eat a lot, so we’re a candidate for Overeaters Anonymous. We have sex with more than one person, we should join Sex Addicts Anonymous. We got drunk, so we should join AA. If I choose to call an addiction “repetitive behaviour that causes you and thos…

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Mini Series 9 - Pass me the Fentanyl, Please 5:02

8M ago5:02

5:02

There is still little understanding of the power of the substance fentanyl. Let’s start with some inconvenient facts. Drug overdoses claim more lives than breast cancer, gun violence or car accidents. Combined. They are the #1 cause of accidental death in the United States. According to the CDC, there were over 109,000 fatal overdoses in the 12-mon…

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Mini Series 9 - Addiction Sucks Oxygen 5:11

8M ago5:11

5:11

Very recently, my ex-fiancé called me in a panic and sobbed that her son, my stepson really, was a raging addict and she didn’t know what to do. He and his wife have a two-year-old son who deserves better, while my stepson – let’s call him Jimmy – is snorting and smoking and injecting who knows what. He’s applied for a medical discharge due to join…

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Mini Series 9 - The Wake Up Call 4:10

9M ago4:10

4:10

It can happen at any time. The bell might ring, the alarm might sound, the light might flash any time of day or night. We might be half asleep or we might have our shoulder to the wheel, pushing with all our might. Awakenings happen all the time, to people all over this earth. For the purposes of this discussion, awakenings are of two types. The Da…

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Mini Series 9 - Hate the Disease, But Love Yourself 4:01

9M ago4:01

4:01

You would be amazed at the negative self-talk I hear when the family of a drug abuser or alcoholic starts answering pointed questions. “Do you feel as if “this” is your fault?” Most say that they feel at least partly to blame “if only…” which suggests that they believed that they had any control over the trajectory of the disease, that if they had …

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Mini Series 8 - Signs of a sick relationship 4:56

9M ago4:56

4:56

Whether we like it or not, we are all susceptible to co-dependency - the need to control another person in our life. In this podcast, we offer the following insights on the various aspects of co-dependency, especially important when addressing what happens in families who are experiencing addiction at home. Signs of a sick relationship I highly rec…

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Mini Series 8 - You can't will this away 3:54

9M ago3:54

3:54

Whether we like it or not, we are all susceptible to co-dependency - the need to control another person in our life. In this podcast, we offer the following insights on the various aspects of co-dependency, especially important when addressing what happens in families who are experiencing addiction at home. You can't will this away Our Western cult…

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Mini Series 8 - No one is immune 3:15

9M ago3:15

3:15

Whether we like it or not, we are all susceptible to co-dependency - the need to control another person in our life. In this podcast, we offer the following insights on the various aspects of co-dependency, especially important when addressing what happens in families who are experiencing addiction at home. No one is immune No one in the family is …

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Mini Series 8 - I'm only OK if you're OK 4:27

10M ago4:27

4:27

Whether we like it or not, we are all susceptible to co-dependency - the need to control another person in our life. In this podcast, we offer the following insights on the various aspects of co-dependency, especially important when addressing what happens in families who are experiencing addiction at home. I'm only OK if you're OK Let's stretch th…

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Mini Series 8 - The illusion of control 3:29

10M ago3:29

3:29

Whether we like it or not, we are all susceptible to co-dependency - the need to control another person in our life. In this podcast, we offer the following insights on the various aspects of co-dependency, especially important when addressing what happens in families who are experiencing addiction at home. The illusion of control There's something…

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Mini Series 8 - Co-dependency - We've all got it 4:43

10M ago4:43

4:43

Whether we like it or not, we are all susceptible to co-dependency - the need to control another person in our life. In this podcast, we offer the following insights on the various aspects of co-dependency, especially important when addressing what happens in families who are experiencing addiction at home. Co-dependency - We've all got it Every pe…

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Mini Series 7 - Do recovering people have to go to meetings their entire life? 3:20

10M ago3:20

3:20

In this podcast, the producer of our podcast series, Tony, asks the following question: Do recovering people have to go to meetings their entire life? One way to look at the question is: "You have to go to meetings until you want to go to meetings and then you don't have to go to them anymore". What starts as an obligation turns into a desire. Taki…

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Mini Series 7 - What freedoms are allowed in treatment? 2:50

11M ago2:50

2:50

In this podcast, the producer of our podcast series, Tony, asks the following question: What freedoms are allowed in treatment? Treatment programs require a balancing of structure and the right level of freedom, so as not to signal license to behave irresponsibly. The freedoms that are allowed consist of the things that make a client feel at home, …

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Mini Series 7 - Why is my loved one like this? 3:10

11M ago3:10

3:10

In this podcast, the producer of our podcast series, Tony, asks the following question: Why is my loved one like this? Addiction often isn't recognised until it's too late to prevent it from taking hold. By the time it rears its ugly head, it has already caused confusion and anxiety. Family members will often attribute their loved one's behaviour t…

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Mini Series 7 - Does treatment take into account cultural and social differences? 2:49

11M ago2:49

2:49

In this podcast, the producer of our podcast series, Tony, asks the following question: Does treatment take into account cultural and social differences? Addiction is an equal opportunity predator. It strikes anyone and everyone regardless of race, social class, religion, gender, age or any other category of human you can name. It is said by AA tha…

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Mini Series 7 - Does treatment address cross-addictions? 3:19

11M ago3:19

3:19

In this podcast, the producer of our podcast series, Tony, asks the following question: Does treatment address cross-addictions? Cross-addictions are becoming more common as a result of the increasing availability of cheaper and more potent street drugs such as fentanyl. The data shows that alcoholics are now much more likely to also be addicted to…

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Mini Series 7 - What is the family's involvement in the treatment process? 3:52

12M ago3:52

3:52

In this podcast, the producer of our podcast series, Tony, asks the following question: What is the family's involvement in the treatment process? The family has been more severely affected by addiction than they realise. They need to understand that family dynamics have to change so that all in the family can recover. The family also needs to know…

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