Synopsis: Matt Finch discusses the concept of hyperbolic discounting, the act of discounting future delayed gratifications in favor of short-term gratification. We all have the tendency to default to …
How To Get Through the Holidays in Recovery (Ep. 297)
Synopsis: Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss strategies for overcoming the holiday season while recovering from alcohol and addiction. With the pressure from advertisements, friends, and family, it …
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The Five Hindrances to Peace (Ep. 296)
Synopsis: Matt Finch discusses the topic of the five hindrances, taught by the Buddha. These hindrances hinder progress in meditation and in our daily lives. Matt reads from an article called …
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How Drugs, Alcohol, & Addictive Substances Work (Ep. 295)
Synopsis: Matt Finch discusses the ways that addictive substances such as alcohol and drugs work in our bodies in order to create a sense of euphoria. He cites the book Buzzed: The Straight Facts …
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Diet Customization Tips for Addiction Recovery (Ep. 294)
Synopsis: Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss how to customize your diet for recovery. They talk about their personal diets during addiction, before recovery, and how the diets changed over the years …
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Strategies for Biochemical Restoration – Ft. Chris Engen (Ep. 293)
Synopsis: Matt Finch interviews Chris Engen, founder of Nutrition 4 Recovery. They discuss Chris's personal journey of alcohol addiction, the importance of amino acid therapy, nutrition, and other …
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