Addiction Help | The Freedom Model For Addictions
Did you know that addiction is NOT a disease? Did you know that treatment/rehab for an addiction actually lowers a person’s chances to overcome their addiction issues? Did you know that 12 step programs are NOT effective at helping people move past their drinking or drug problems? Did you know that Alcoholics Anonymous and all of its 12 step offshoots are based on myths created by a failed stockbroker in the 1930’s and that the 12 steps were created by him with no scientific evidence that they worked? Did you know that addiction is a temporary, problem and is NOT a life...
From Guilt to Growth: The Power of Self-Forgiveness
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! In this episode, Mark and Michelle explore how self-forgiveness can be an important part of solving a substance use problem or other habit. They break down how…
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Pleasure, Habits, and the Illusion of Addiction
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! In this episode, Mark and Michelle reveal why the same substance, food, or behavior can feel like innocent enjoyment to one person and “addiction” to another.
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Shattering Addiction Mythology Sets People Free
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss The Freedom Model Movement – what it is, why it matters, and how it’s changing lives around the world.
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The Dangers of Group Think: A Conversation with Rachel Bernstein, LMFT
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! In this episode, Mark and Michelle sit down with cult expert and host of the IndoctriNation Podcast, Rachel Bernstein. Rachel shares insights from her extensive…
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Why Moderation Feels Impossible and What You Can Do About It
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Mark and Michelle break down how lingering beliefs, emotional attachments, and unexamined perceived benefits can keep you from successfully moderating your…
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Celebrating Your Autonomy to Gain True Freedom
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Why The Freedom Model? In this Independence Day episode, Mark and Michelle reveal how the name was born from a bold realization: to truly solve an addiction…
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When the Model Is the Problem: Helping in a Broken System
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Are you burned out, disillusioned, or questioning everything you were taught about addiction? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a professional stuck in a failing…
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Addiction Help That Doesn’t Help: Why It Feels Wrong
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! When you’re vulnerable and seeking help, it’s easy to ignore your instincts in favor of what sounds comforting. But those gut feelings—especially the red flags…
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From Vaping to Scrolling: Why You Think You Can’t Stop
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! For nearly a century, addiction myths have shaped the way we think—and feel—about our habits. Today, millions believe they’re powerless over everything from…
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From Powerless to Free: Ending the 12-Step Era
Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss their plan to completely replace the outdated 12-step, disease-based approach with a global coaching network coupled…
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