The Importance of Addressing the Underlying Causes of Addiction | Christopher Mack and Wanda Webster

True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast

This week, we dive into the complexities of addiction and the lies our brain tells us, featuring guests Christopher Mack and Wanda Webster. Christopher shares his powerful journey of overcoming addiction, celebrating 24 years of sobriety, and how the 12-step program transformed his life. Wanda, an educational therapist, discusses the importance of addressing trauma and how it often underpins addictive behaviors. Together, they explore the principles of recovery, the impact of societal cues on addiction, and the importance of introspection and healing.

Christopher recounts his harrowing experiences with substance abuse and the pivotal moment that led him to seek help. He explains the concept of "principles before personality" and how it has guided his recovery journey. Wanda emphasizes the critical role of addressing past traumas and emotional wounds, sharing insights from their program, "The Dynamics of Recovery." They discuss therapeutic techniques such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) that aid in creating new, healthier neural pathways.

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