by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Sep 11, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! From Guilt to Growth: The Power of Self-Forgiveness In this episode, Mark and Michelle explore how self-forgiveness can be an important part of solving a substance use problem or other...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 29, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Pleasure, Habits, and the Illusion of Addiction In this episode, Mark and Michelle reveal why the same substance, food, or behavior can feel like innocent enjoyment to one person and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 15, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Shattering Addiction Mythology Sets People Free In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss The Freedom Model Movement – what it is, why it matters, and how it’s changing lives...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 1, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! The Dangers of Group Think: A Conversation with Rachel Bernstein, LMFT In this episode, Mark and Michelle sit down with cult expert and host of the IndoctriNation Podcast, Rachel...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jul 11, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Why Moderation Feels Impossible and What You Can Do About It Mark and Michelle break down how lingering beliefs, emotional attachments, and unexamined perceived benefits can keep you...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jun 27, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Celebrating Your Autonomy to Gain True Freedom Why The Freedom Model? In this Independence Day episode, Mark and Michelle reveal how the name was born from a bold realization: to truly...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jun 11, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! When the Model Is the Problem: Helping in a Broken System Are you burned out, disillusioned, or questioning everything you were taught about addiction? You’re not alone. Whether you’re...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | May 28, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Addiction Help That Doesn’t Help: Why It Feels Wrong When you’re vulnerable and seeking help, it’s easy to ignore your instincts in favor of what sounds comforting. But those gut...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | May 15, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! From Vaping to Scrolling: Why You Think You Can’t Stop For nearly a century, addiction myths have shaped the way we think—and feel—about our habits. Today, millions believe they’re...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | May 1, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! From Powerless to Free: Ending the 12-Step Era In this episode, Mark and Michelle discuss their plan to completely replace the outdated 12-step, disease-based approach with a global...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Apr 23, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! The Allure of Regret: Why We Hold On and How to Let Go When you think about it, regret can feel strangely comforting. But dwelling on the past quietly keeps you stuck. In this episode,...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Apr 17, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! The Truth About Changing: Action Usually Comes First Many people misunderstand The Freedom Model, thinking they need to feel different or wait for their preferences to shift before they...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Apr 10, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Does the Freedom Model Conflict with Religious Beliefs? In this thought-provoking episode, Mark and Michelle respond to a listener’s question about whether The Freedom Model conflicts...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Apr 3, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! The Real “Easier, Softer Way” to Solve Addiction Have you ever been told there is no “easier, softer way” to solve your addiction because you weren’t willing to go to meetings, do the...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 27, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Addiction and Mental Illness: A Profitable Connection Does mental illness cause addiction, or does substance use trigger mental illness? If you’ve been caught in the treatment and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 20, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! The Secret to Happiness? Let Go of the False Sense of Control Too often, we make our happiness contingent on the actions of others, setting ourselves up for disappointment, frustration,...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 13, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Escaping the Illusion of Addiction Do you want to keep obsessing over your “addiction” or do you want to break free from it? Addiction treatment and 12 step meetings reinforce your...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 6, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Driven by Obligation or Happiness? Are you a slave to your obligations, or are you shaping a life that fulfills you? How you frame responsibilities can make all the difference. This episode explores how to align your duties with what...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 26, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast RFK Jr.’s Bold Plan for Addiction: Healing Farms? The new U.S. administration is making waves and challenging the status quo. In this episode, Mark and Michelle dive into RFK Jr.’s controversial approach to tackling the addiction...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 12, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Stoic Philosophy and Addiction Epictetus said, “It’s impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” Oftentimes people remain stuck in their habits even after reading The Freedom Model because of previously held beliefs...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 6, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Straddling the Fence: Holding On vs. Moving On Can you learn The Freedom Model and implement its concepts in your life while going to support group meetings like AA or NA to maintain friendships and a sense of community? Mark and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 29, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Is the Addiction Disease Theory Compassionate? There is a false dichotomy in the addiction recovery world that treating addiction as a disorder or disorder is more compassionate, while viewing it in any other way is not. In this episode...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 23, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Helping Someone You Love Without Coercion and Conflict This is a must see episode if you love someone who is struggling with heavy substance use or another habit that is negatively impacting your life. Mark and Michelle provide insights...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 16, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast A Discussion on Love, Relationships, and Addiction Love, being in love, and loving are three different aspects of love. Mark and Michelle explore these different aspects of love, and apply Freedom Model concepts to improving your...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 7, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast 2024 Success Stories: Year in Review Mark and Michelle get the incredible opportunity to meet and work with some of the most interesting and amazing people through the workshops and coaching. Here are some of their stories and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 2, 2025 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast No Rehabs, Steps, or Meetings: Out with the Old, In with the New! Did you know that addiction treatment programs are still largely based on a program that is now 90 years old? It’s 2025, it’s definitely time for a 21st century solution...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 26, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Persistence to Progress Requires Pushing Past Self-Doubt Working to change your preferences, beliefs, and habits may require persistence and action even in the face of what can feel like crippling self-doubt. But moving past the...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 17, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Kindness is Powerful – Don’t Underestimate it! When trying to fix something that is broken, we often need the right tool for the job. When that thing is a relationship or your emotional well-being, kindness should never be...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 10, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Giving Yourself Peace this Holiday Season Many people say that the most stressful part of the holidays is spending time with family. Relationships are habitual too, but you can break those negative habits that cause anxiety and pain and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 3, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Are You Truly Open to Change? You can understand your reasons for your habit, or “addiction” and stay stuck in it if you are not open to the possibility that you can change your preference and do so happily. Mark and Michelle discuss...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 26, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast The Problems with Addiction Recovery Support Groups – Part 2 Many people report that feeling lonely was the most difficult obstacle to overcome when leaving AA or one of the other addiction recovery support groups. Mark and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 22, 2024 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
4 Strategies for Relieving Anxiety without Alcohol this Holiday Season One of the most common reasons people give for their heavy substance use, PMO, or other behavioral habits is that they believe it relieves their anxiety and stress. For some, the holiday...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 19, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast The Problems with Addiction Recovery Support Groups, Part 1 Are there any benefits to joining an addiction recovery support group when trying to stop or solve an addiction? If you have ever questioned whether or not you need to go to...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 13, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Living in the Moment Without Judgment (For Real!) We released Episode 243 with the wrong title and write-up. That episode was a discussion on the inherent problems of making decisions based on fear. In this Episode Mark and Michelle...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 6, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Anyone Can Moderate, But Not Everyone Wants to Use Moderately Do you believe you are someone who just can’t moderate their substance use, or other behavior or habit? If you believe that you can’t, then you won’t. The truth is, you are...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 31, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Living in the Moment Without Judgment Everyone feels overwhelmed at some point in their lives, and some people struggle with this feeling frequently. Mark and Michelle discuss effective strategies to work through these anxious feelings...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 25, 2024 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Porn Addiction Therapist – When Can They Help You? Can a Porn Addiction Therapist Actually Help You? Like so many of my articles in the “addiction” field, what most people think is a straightforward question isn’t actually all that straightforward when looked at...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 23, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Creating Your Own Reality Do you feel stuck in a life of utter dissatisfaction? Maybe it feels as if you are perpetually unlucky and your life is always a struggle. Mark and Michelle talk about their personal experiences feeling this...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 15, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Are You Living a Life of Shoulds? How you frame your responsibilities and everyday life activities matters a great deal on how you will feel about yourself and your life overall. Mark and Michelle discuss how to shift your mindset from...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 9, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help
The Addiction Solution Podcast Thinking Your Way Out of Addiction Some people solve their substance use problems, escape the 12 step cults, and even embrace The Freedom Model, but still find themselves struggling with other behaviors like smoking, gambling, shopping,...
