228. Demystifying Addiction: Understanding Your Habitual Patterns to Live Better (Addicted or Not) with Ariella Morrow

02/06/2025 49 min
228. Demystifying Addiction: Understanding Your Habitual Patterns to Live Better (Addicted or Not) with Ariella Morrow

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Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.What if your greatest strength as a high achiever is actually your most dangerous weakness – and the voice in your head isn't really "you" at all?It sounds counterintuitive, but the same drive that propels us to success can quietly lead us down a path of self-destruction. In this powerful episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim welcomes Dr. Ariella Morrow, addiction medicine specialist, for a raw and transformative conversation about addiction, recovery, and the universal patterns that drive human behavior – whether you identify as "addicted" or not.Who is Dr. Ariella Morrow?Board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialistDirector of programs at Milestones Ranch in Malibu and treatment centers nationwideA physician in recovery with over 3 years of sobrietySpecialist in integrative and Chinese medicine, including auriculotherapyFormer hospitalist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with extensive private practice experienceWhat You'll Discover in This Episode:The "Magic, Medicine, Misery" framework: The 3 universal stages every addiction followsThe difference between the "busy mind" and the "punitive mind" – and how to quiet both"Yellow Light Vision": How to recognize early warning signs before you hit rock bottomWhy This Episode Matters: Whether you're battling substance use, workaholism, perfectionism, or simply that relentless voice of self-criticism, this conversation will change how you see your patterns and your potential for healing.This episode will help you:Recognize the insidious progression from coping mechanism to dependency (in any area of life)Understand why "sanctioned" substances like alcohol and behaviors like overworking are especially dangerousDiscover how to quiet the self-talking mind that tells you you're "not enough"Find hope and practical steps toward healing, regardless of where you are in your journey"The mind that I have is self-talking. It speaks to me in my own voice with great authority, and I believe it. That's the mind that tells me I'm a piece of garbage." – Dr. Ariella MorrowResources and Links Mentioned:Milestones Ranch: How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

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