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		<title>The Problems with Addiction Recovery Support Groups &#8211; Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have ever questioned whether or not you need to go to meetings be be in a recovery support group, then you won’t want to miss this episode.
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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		<title>The Problems with Addiction Recovery Support Groups, Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have ever questioned whether or not you need to go to meetings be be in a recovery support group, then you won’t want to miss this episode.
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Living in the Moment Without Judgment (For Real!)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark and Michelle explore living in the moment without judgment, highlighting how this mindset can help overcome fear-based decision-making.
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Anyone Can Moderate, But Not Everyone Wants to Use Moderately</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You can moderate your substance use, but first, question the value you place on heavy use. Belief in moderation is key.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Living in the Moment Without Judgment</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feeling overwhelmed is common, and for some, it’s frequent. Mark and Michelle share strategies to manage anxiety, offering practical ways to navigate stress and rediscover peace.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Creating Your Own Reality</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Abstinence and Moderation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feeling stuck in life? Mark and Michelle share how you can break free from dissatisfaction and struggles by consciously creating a new, fulfilling reality.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Are You Living a Life of Shoulds?</title>
		<link>https://www.thefreedommodel.org/are-you-living-a-life-of-shoulds/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Abstinence and Moderation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark and Michelle discuss how shifting from obligations to focusing on what you truly want can positively impact how you feel about yourself and your life.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<itunes:duration>43:09</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Thinking Your Way Out of Addiction</title>
		<link>https://www.thefreedommodel.org/thinking-your-way-out-of-addiction/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark and Michelle use The Freedom Model to overcome various behaviors, like smoking and gambling, after leaving 12-step programs.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Why Replacing Your Habit Doesn’t Work</title>
		<link>https://www.thefreedommodel.org/why-replacing-your-habit-doesnt-work/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many feel happier when abstinent, improving relationships, but often return to use. Mark and Michelle explain why replacing habits isn't always effective.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When abstinent, many people say they feel happier. They may begin to repair relationships, start new healthier habits, and improve their lives in many ways. So why do these…</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thefreedommodel.org/why-replacing-your-habit-doesnt-work/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
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				<itunes:author>The Freedom Model</itunes:author>
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		<title>The Future of The Freedom Model</title>
		<link>https://www.thefreedommodel.org/future-of-freedom-model/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Freedom Model aims to change global addiction treatment by offering an alternative to the flawed disease-based approach.
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is time for the world to know that there is an effective alternative to the addiction treatment system that teaches people they are permanently afflicted by a disease that…</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thefreedommodel.org/future-of-freedom-model/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
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				<itunes:author>The Freedom Model</itunes:author>
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