Stinking Thinking (Bonus Episode)

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting

Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist

Season 2 Episode 18 

“Stinking Thinking” Bonus Episode - Airs on 08/03

Episode Summary: 

Direct Impact Nation, join Andrea as we become mindful of our stinking thinking and the addict voice. Let's dive into those negative cognitions that fuel our stinking thinking so that we can identify it, heal, and grow the recovery voice to a volume we can depend on.  

Episode Outline: We talk about negative thoughts and cognitions, the addict voice, the recovery voice, triggers and defense mechanisms.

1. Stinking thinking = Negative thoughts and cognitions
2. The addict v. the recovery voice
3. Defense Mechanisms
   1. Denial
   2. Resistance
   3. Blame
   4. Minimization
   5. Etc. etc.
4. Avoidance of the truth = Avoidance of growth

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