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The Addiction Solution

The Freedom Model
The Freedom Model
Addiction
12-Step Programs
Alcoholics Anonymous
Freedom Model
Addiction Recovery
Mental Health
Self-Help
Substance Use
Recovery Society
Therapy
Gen X
Positive Drive Principle
Deprogramming Course
Addiction Coaching
Autonomy
Recovery Culture
Behavioral Addictions
Powerlessness In Addiction
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Addiction Solution Podcast (presented by The Freedom Model) provides an alternative view to the disease-based addiction-help model that has remained ineffective for more than 70 years. The Addiction Solution Podcast and The Freedom Model Team will challenge the current views on addiction and the treatment based on it. They will challenge the claims made by the treatment industry and government... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Bernstein
A licensed marriage and family therapist and expert on cult dynamics.
Host of Indoctrination Podcast
Episode: The Dangers of Group Think: A Conversation with Rachel Bernstein, LMFT
Jessi Hartnett
Author of the ebook 'Honoring Your Heart', which details her journey of quitting smoking and transformation through addiction.
Episode: Honoring Her Heart: Our Interview with Jessi
Jessica Hartnett
An author who solved her substance use problems independently
Episode: No One Needs Addiction Rehab!
Leslie Inlow
Therapist and owner of Cracked Open Therapy
Cracked Open Therapy
Episode: The Day My Mind Cracked Open: Our Interview with Leslie
Rene St. Pierre
Founder of Unconquered Healing, a platform for promoting personal empowerment and healing from addiction
Unconquered Healing
Episode: I Escaped the Recovery Cartel! Our Interview with Rene

Hosts

Michelle Dunbar
Host and co-founder of The Freedom Model, focusing on addiction recovery through alternative methods.
Mark Sheeran
Co-host and co-founder of The Freedom Model, dedicated to changing the narrative around addiction treatment.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 402 ratings
  • Not What I Expected

    I lost both of my parents relatively young to addiction. My mom passed when I was 16, my dad when I was 32. I’m 36 now.

    The AA meetings, the 12 steps, the shame, the forced dialogue around calling yourself powerless, the attempt to make sense of it being called a disease, the insistence in labeling yourself an “alcoholic” etc etc etc- it never quite resonated with what I had witnessed.

    This podcast brought me the small piece of validation I unknowingly needed for the past 25 years. I’m deepl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jwolff21
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love these people

    You guys reminded me that I can do things on my own. And that I’m not doomed for life. I tried AA for a year and knew in my gut what they were telling me wasn’t right. I found this show I. YouTube searching about how AA is a cult because I felt like I was in a cult. So sad that so many people get stuck in an AA prison that is about as bad as being addicted to drugs or alcohol.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iFellIntoaTrexDinosaurPit
    United States2 months ago
  • Refreshing

    It’s good to hear opposition to the antiquated 12-Step Program, but you don’t need The Freedom Model. You are in control. Most people age out of addiction. Make a decision to change your relationship with substances right now. Stop doing everything entirely or practice moderation. Good luck. 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ThunderYawn
    United States4 months ago
  • Finally

    This podcast validates everything I knew in my gut about AA and the rest of the 12-step fellowships. If you are someone contemplating change you need to know there are alternatives to the fellowships.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ketchup & Mustard
    United States4 months ago
  • Too much marketing

    Im struggling to trust you all when you’re marketing the book, the workshops so much. It sounds like a pyramid scheme pitch. You say things that tug at peoples pain and desire to leave support groups and then youll simply say youre program works, but dont go into details except to ask people to purchase it…thats so messed up man!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Frustrated9876
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There is a mix of support for the methods discussed and skepticism over potential commercialization of recovery strategies.
Audience members express a desire for more solutions and less criticism of existing programs.
Listeners appreciate the challenging of mainstream addiction narratives, finding validation for alternative views on recovery.

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Talking Points

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The Day My Mind Cracked Open: Our Interview with Leslie
Q: What were the things that led you to become susceptible to cult thinking?
I think it goes back to belonging, you know, trying to find where I belonged.
The Day My Mind Cracked Open: Our Interview with Leslie
Q: Can you tell the story of how you found us?
I Googled, is AA a cult? And I had been in two other cults before that, so I was really well versed in it.
What Does The Freedom Model Say About Behavioral Addictions?
Q: Can you discuss the difference between a want and a need?
The discussion emphasizes that very few things are actual needs in human life, and most are simply wants. The hosts argue that perceptions of needs versus wants can greatly impact habits and relationships with substances and behaviors.
Escaping the Cult of Addiction Recovery: Our Interview with Finn
Q: So when you were introduced, I didn't realize this. So when you were introduced to the Freedom Model, were you still at that point drinking to unconsciousness?
Finn shares that he had initially been drinking but later preferred cannabis for its effects, feeling more in control with its use and eventually reduced his alcohol consumption significantly.
Escaping the Cult of Addiction Recovery: Our Interview with Finn
Q: So how did you go from a kid that's smoking pot to getting put into something that severe?
Finn explains how he was put into a rehab due to getting caught getting high in high school, driven by parental fears about his drug use.

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The content focuses on presenting an alternative perspective on addiction recovery, challenging conventional views prevalent within the treatment industry. It disputes the effectiveness of traditional methods, such as the 12-step programs, by advocating for a model centered on personal agency and informed choice. Experts share insights and methodologies that aim to empower individuals to reclaim control over their lives and make choices about addiction without the stigma often attached to it. Discussions often include themes of self-forgiveness, the interplay of pleasure and addiction, and the psychological aspects of addictive behaviors, making it a comprehensive resource for listeners seeking a fresh approach to addiction recovery.

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1. Rachel Bernstein
2. Jessi Hartnett
3. Jessica Hartnett
4. Leslie Inlow
5. Rene St. Pierre

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