#112 Addiction and Trauma: The Belief That Keeps You Stuck (And How to Change It)

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This session focuses on a sneaky but powerful reason many people stay stuck in addiction or “sobriety rehearsal”: they don’t truly believe a life without the habit is possible — even if they want it.

Brad and Kaylene break down how beliefs actually work (a thought supported by references/experiences) and show you how to start building the belief that change is possible by collecting real proof from your life, one minute at a time.

You’ll also learn how to avoid the overwhelm of “forever” by narrowing your focus to the present moment, building small wins, and surrounding yourself with references that prove a different lifestyle is real — because it is.

💡 What You’ll Learn

• Why the belief “it’s not possible” quietly guarantees relapse

• The three phases of the sobriety journey and what “sobriety rehearsal” really means

• How to stop thinking in forever and focus on right now

• Why one minute of success is still a real reference you can keep forever

• The belief table framework and how thoughts become beliefs through references

• How to actively collect proof that you can change even when urges are intense

• How to borrow references from other people to strengthen your belief

• Why “needs” habits like eating require clearer definitions and boundaries

• How wins build confidence and momentum during the first 90 days

🧠 Key Takeaway

If you can do it for one minute, you can do it for one minute — and those small wins become the proof that rewires your belief.

🔗 Next Steps

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Engagement and Setting Up for Success 01:24 Beliefs and Addiction: The Foundation 03:21 Understanding the Sobriety Journey 07:12 Inspiration Week and Community Announcements 17:15 Building Positive Beliefs and References 29:27 Recognizing Existing References 30:16 Building Positive Beliefs 32:01 The Power of Community 33:58 Personal Experiences and Growth 40:48 Defining and Tackling Addictions 50:39 Inspiration Week and Final Thoughts

Topics Covered:

addiction recovery • sobriety rehearsal • lifelong sobriety • beliefs and addiction • belief table • building references • habit change • relapse loop • one day at a time • one minute at a time • motivation and mindset • trauma and addiction • PTSD recovery mindset • compulsive behaviors • emotional regulation • behavior change • codependency behaviors • emotional eating boundaries • inspiration week wins • recovery community support