Are We a Nation of Addicts? (And What to Do About It)

Oct 30, 2018

In this episode I begin by sharing an essay I wrote called ‘In Praise of Reality.’ It gets directly to the theme of this episode, Addiction. Because when we are parked in fantasy, avoiding or painting a rosy picture of everything … we get lost. And that’s when our self-care really can go to hell.

I share a little about my own journey, and where this tendency seems to come from. I hope enjoy my thoughts.

Interview with Cali Estes, Addiction Coach

My interview with Cali Estes, an L.A.-based addiction coach, was eye opening. Because, yes, we really are becoming a nation of addicts. The numbers are all there. And they are sobering.

Whether it’s tech addiction, alcoholism, food addiction, or an addiction to shopping, we have succumbed to a lot of learned behaviors in 2018 that are just plain unhealthy. So our self-care depends on having a balanced, real conversation about this.

Hence my desire to speak with Cali.

Some important things I learned:

• What addicts in our society are really addicted to
• Are we an addictive culture?
• The impact of satisfying our need for instant gratification
• Signs you could be addicted to social media
• Why our kids want to text more than talk
• How to know if you’re a tech addict
• Some ways to ease addictive behaviors around tech
• Tips for raising kids in a more healthy, balanced way
• Are there more addicts than ever?

Enjoy!

LINKS

Cali Estes

https://theaddictionscoach.com/

The UnPause Your Life Podcast

https://unpauseyourlife.com/podcast/

BIO
Dr. Cali Estes is a highly sought after Addiction Counselor (MCAP, MAC ICADAC), Life Coach, Recovery Coach and Wellness Guru that blends talk therapy with forward and positive change to assist her clients in unlocking their true potential. She has been featured in books, magazines, radio and television for her work in the addictions and therapy fields. She works with individuals, drug and alcohol treatment teams and addiction professionals looking to advance their knowledge base.