Releasing Yourself from The Stress Loop w/ Dr. Gary Sprouse | Ep. 27

Send us Fan Mail Recovery isn't about shame, it's about understanding why we get stuck in the first place. Dr. Gary Sprouse returns to Know Happiness to build on the ideas from his previous conversation, diving deeper into his Stress Reducer Loop framework and explaining why addiction isn't a personal failure, but an automatic response to unmanaged stress. Together, he and Lindsay explore how changing the way we think about addiction can replace judgment with compassion, reduce stigma and create a more hopeful path toward lasting change. They discuss why so many traditional approaches leave people feeling broken, how new habits become automatic and why reducing stress might be the missing piece in recovery. ----------- For more information on Dr. Sprouse – Website: https://www.thelessstressdoc.com/ Email: [email protected] ----------- Follow Know Happiness on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@know.happiness https://www.instagram.com/knowhappiness_ Still haven’t subscribed to Know Happiness on YouTube? ►► https://bit.ly/3WhhHyu 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - ICYMI: Get to Know Dr. Sprouse & His Insights 02:06 - The Stress Reducer Model & Examples  05:24 - "People aren't broken. They're trying to solve a problem." 08:33 - The Pros & Cons of AA 17:30 - Stress's Role in Creating & Sustaining Loops [QUIT Energy] 23:01 - Breaking the Stress Loop Around Inhibitors 25:40 - Signs of Those Stuck in a Stress Reducer Loop 29:06 - Is the Treatment of Stress Causing Side Effects? 32:33 - You're the Bouncer of Your Own Club 36:22 - Dr. Sprouse's Hope for Addiction Recovery 38:07 - How His Work Changed His View on Happiness 39:30 - Dr. Spouse's Advice on How to Change 42:04 - "There's hope. There is an answer out there." 42:59 - Outro ----------- ABOUT KNOW HAPPINESS A series for people seeking alternative therapy, treatments and activities that create long-lasting happiness. Follow along so you can Know Happiness. #knowhappiness #podcast #lessstress #stressreduction #addictionrecovery