What is Addiction? Episode 2

Estee and Rachel discuss addiction and its various forms. They explore the definition of addiction, the two types of addictions (substance and process), and how addiction can manifest in everyday life. They emphasize that addiction is a continuum and that everyone has some form of addictive behavior. They also discuss the importance of moderation and the need for willingness in recovery. The conversation touches on topics such as codependency, denial, rationalization, and projection. They highlight that addiction is a disease of relationship, both with oneself and with others. The conversation concludes by emphasizing the spiritual emptiness and defective thinking that underlies addiction.

keywords addiction, substance addiction, process addiction, everyday life, continuum, moderation, recovery, codependency, denial, rationalization, projection, disease of relationship, spiritual emptiness, defective thinking takeaways Addiction is a continuum, and everyone has some form of addictive behavior. There are two types of addictions: substance addiction and process addiction. Addiction is a disease of relationship, both with oneself and with others. Denial, rationalization, and projection are common thinking patterns in addiction. Addiction is a spiritual emptiness and a defective way of thinking.

Moderation and willingness are important in recovery. "Anything that turns your life upside down and you can't live without it, but you can live with it, that is an addiction."

"There are two types of addictions, but they all affect the person in the brain similarly."

"No one ever knows who is actually suffering in silence."

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:10 Defining Addiction and the Two Types

08:20 Addiction as a Disease of Relationship

11:36 The Role of Denial, Rationalization, and Projection

18:17 The Spiritual Emptiness and Defective Thinking in Addiction

23:20 The Importance of Moderation and Willingness in Recovery