Real Recovery Talk18 Maj 2025

525: Why Willpower Isn't Enough to Get Sober...

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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Labor — a medical doctor who also happens to be in long-term recovery from drug addiction. Her story is powerful: from the outside, she had it all together — a successful career in medicine — but behind the scenes, addiction was slowly taking over her life.

Today, she not only shares her personal experience getting sober but also helps us understand why addiction is so misunderstood — especially by those who have never experienced it. Dr. Labor breaks down the brain chemistry behind addiction in a way that's easy to follow and incredibly eye-opening.

We talk about how the reward system gets hijacked, what happens neurologically when someone tries to quit, and why the common advice to "just stop" doesn't work for alcoholics and addicts. She offers both personal insight and professional knowledge, helping bridge the gap between science and lived experience. This episode is for anyone trying to make sense of addiction — whether it's your own, a loved one's, or someone you're trying to help.

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