Breaking My Addictions

What if the biggest protective factor against addiction isn't willpower, therapy, or even sobriety, but family? Not necessarily the one you were born into. In this episode Clive, Matt and Dom explore one of the most overlooked threads in addiction recovery - the role of family, belonging and the need to be part of something. Matt shares candidly how his family's decision to stop enabling him and l...

What if calling addiction a disease is actually making it harder to recover from? In this episode Clive, Matt and Dom tackle one of the most contested questions in recovery - is addiction a disease or a choice? And why does the answer matter? Matt shares the raw reality of going on complete autopilot - making the conscious decision not to use, then finding himself calling his dealer anyway without...

What if, your addiction isn't your enemy, but a message you haven't read yet? Clive, Matt and Dom go beyond willpower and war metaphors to ask a harder question, what pain was your addiction solving? From opioids to alcohol to the subtle addictions of scrolling and escapism, this is an honest, unscripted conversation about shame, identity, culture and what it actually takes to change. Clive runs b...

JD Tremblay - naturopathic practitioner, former military, ultra-endurance athlete and one of only three people in the world to complete the Epic Decker - talks candidly about porn addiction, identity shift, and building a system that works. What does it take to go from hiding in a basement at 12 years old watching inappropriate TV content, to completing 10 back-to-back Ironman races and building a...

In this episode of Breaking My Addictions , Clive is joined by Matt and Dom for an honest conversation about thinking, overthinking, and what happens when our minds get overloaded by constant information, news feeds, algorithms, and doom-scrolling. We explore how mental noise quietly feeds anxiety, distraction, and old coping patterns, and how easy it is to confuse being “informed” with being over...

This episode offers a profound exploration of inner growth, acceptance, and the journey towards a more fulfilling and purposeful life with counsellor and healer Andrew Dettman, who shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding spiritual connection. He delves into the significance of diction resolution therapy (DRT) and how it can help individuals navigate their addiction patterns...

Join Clive and Dominic as they explore the power of fasting, meditation, and neuroplasticity to rewire your brain and break free from destructive habits. Discover practical tools, inspiring stories, and expert insights to transform your relationship with cravings and create lasting change. Whether you're struggling with sugar, alcohol, smoking, or other dependencies, this podcast provides support...

Is the saying "Once an addict, always an addict" a life sentence, or can you truly move beyond addiction? Join Clive from "Breaking My Addictions" and addiction coach Maria as they explore this controversial statement. Maria shares her journey from a 28-year addiction to finding  genuine recovery  through trauma work and shifting her identity. They discuss the importance of diverse recovery paths,...

Delve into the complex intersection of self-discovery and addiction with Clive and Dom.  This podcast explores how understanding your true identity can be a powerful catalyst for overcoming destructive patterns and creating a more authentic life. Unpack the multifaceted self:  Discover how societal pressures, internal conflicts, and external temptations impact our choices. Learn practical strategi...

In this episode of Breaking My Addictions, Clive interviews Matt Stevens, a recovered heroin addict who shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery. Matt discusses the importance of community, accountability, and gratitude in maintaining sobriety. He emphasises the need for support and the challenges of facing reality after addiction. The conversation also touches on the role of p...

Join us as Mikki shares his incredible 25-year journey from the depths of addiction to finding freedom and creative expression through music. Discover how he turned his pain into art with his powerful song, "Mamba Attack" ( https://youtu.be/mVddaQJv92w?si=X8CcSE1y9MU9DP0G ). Plus, learn how  you  can break free and rewrite your future with the ECHO System at  www.breakingmyaddictions.com  and get...

This episode is an honest and moving conversation with Clive and Dom about our minimum personal standards, and how we use them to make our lives better. Find out how you can implement similar techniques at  www.breakingmyaddictions.com

Join Clive and Dom as they explore addiction not as a personal failing but as "a corruption of the circuitry." This podcast challenges traditional addiction narratives while offering practical frameworks like the ECHO System (Explore, Connect, Harness & Own) to help listeners align their actions with their deepest values. Through candid conversations with experts, addiction specialists, and those...