I'm incredibly excited to bring you this powerful conversation with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a leading expert in addiction and recovery.

In this raw and honest discussion, we dive deep into:

• Why just "staying dry" isn't enough for true recovery

• The hidden role trauma plays in addiction (that nobody talks about)

• What family members get wrong when trying to help

• How genetics and mental health affect your recovery journey

• The truth about support systems (and why some fail)

🎯 KEY MOMENTS:

02:55 - Why "just quitting" doesn't work

09:01 - When family help becomes enabling

14:59 - The trauma-addiction connection you need to understand

32:35 - Making recovery your #1 priority (and why it matters)

50:20 - Finding hope when everything feels hopeless

Dr. Licuanan drops some serious wisdom bombs like:

"Sobriety is not only am I not engaging in the behavior..."

"You have to work it up, you have to go through the steps."

Whether you're:

• Just starting to question your relationship with substances

• Struggling to stay sober

• Supporting someone in recovery

• Already on your journey but feeling stuck

...this episode has real, actionable insights you can use today.

Don't miss the segment on family dynamics at 09:01 - it might completely change how you view your recovery journey.

⬇️ Drop a "💡" in the comments when you hear something that hits home.

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