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		<title>Addiction and Mental Illness: A Profitable Connection</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your happiness is your responsibility—let go of control and find freedom from frustration, disappointment, and resentment.

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		<title>The Secret to Happiness? Let Go of the False Sense of Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We often tie our happiness to others, leading to frustration. The truth? You control your happiness, not them. Tune in to explore the power of letting go.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! Too often, we make our happiness contingent on the actions of others, setting ourselves up for disappointment, frustration, and resentment. But here’s the…</p>
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		<title>Escaping the Illusion of Addiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Break free from addiction by shifting your mindset—stop obsessing, stop fighting harder, and let go of addiction’s pedestal to move on easily.
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Addiction is NOT a Disease and There is A Solution! 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 obsession…</p>
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		<title>Driven by Obligation or Happiness?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Are you controlled by obligations or shaping a fulfilling life? Learn to align duties with happiness and turn obligation into opportunity.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>RFK Jr.’s Bold Plan for Addiction: Healing Farms?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark and Michelle dive into RFK Jr.'s bold addiction approach, shaped by his own heroin recovery. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Stoic Philosophy and Addiction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[People stay stuck in habits due to rigid beliefs. Mark &#038; Michelle use Stoic wisdom to help challenge these beliefs and rethink “addiction.”

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>Straddling the Fence: Holding On vs. Moving On</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Can you follow The Freedom Model while attending AA/NA for community? Mark &#038; Michelle discuss balancing autonomy with healthy relationships.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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?</p>
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				<itunes:author>The Freedom Model</itunes:author>
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		<title>Is the Addiction Disease Theory Compassionate?</title>
		<link>https://www.thefreedommodel.org/is-the-addiction-disease-theory-compassionate/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:15:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we challenge the idea that calling addiction a disease is compassionate, arguing it actually harms people instead of helping them.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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		<title>Helping Someone You Love Without Coercion and Conflict</title>
		<link>https://www.thefreedommodel.org/helping-someone-you-love-without-coercion-and-conflict/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A must-watch for those with loved ones struggling with substance use, offering insights and guidance from Mark and Michelle.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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		<title>A Discussion on Love, Relationships, and Addiction</title>
		<link>https://www.thefreedommodel.org/a-discussion-on-love-relationships-and-addiction/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark and Michelle explore love's aspects and apply Freedom Model ideas to strengthen relationships and improve life.

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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…</p>
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