Why Most High Performers Stay Addicted (and how to help yourself get out) đŸ’ŒđŸ§ 

07/07/2025 12 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Book in a call with my team using this link and let’s work together to get you on the path to lasting recovery: https://link.superchargeyourrecovery.coach/widget/bookings/recoveryroadmap In this episode of the Alcohol and Addiction Recovery Podcast, I dive into why so many high-performing individuals from CEOs and athletes to creatives and entrepreneurs find themselves stuck in the cycle of alcohol addiction, substance use, and compulsive behaviours.With over 15 years of doctorate-level experience in addiction recovery and trauma healing, I’ve helped thousands of people break free from addiction without relying on traditional rehab. I also spent five and a half years in a monastery, where I developed tools for emotional regulation, stillness, and control  which now shape the spiritually holistic and science-backed approach I use in my practice.If you’re a high achiever silently struggling with addiction, or if you feel like you’ve tried everything and still can’t stop, this episode will help you see the root causes clearly and offer a path forward.You don’t need to hit rock bottom, you just need the right strategy.Follow Dr. Maria:https://www.instagram.com/dr.mariapower/⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.mariapower⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/SuperchargeYourRecovery/⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drmariapowerTimestamps:00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:15 – The Root Cause: Trauma and Emotional Pain00:03:20 – Coaching vs Rehab: What Actually Works00:04:05 – Substances, Behaviours & Coping Mechanisms00:06:00 – Why High Performers Need Structure and Strategy00:07:10 – Peer Pressure & Addiction in Corporate Culture00:08:00 – The Paradox of Control in Sobriety00:10:00 – Addiction Triggers from Pre-Birth to Childhood00:11:00 – How Unresolved Trauma Fuels Addiction