Why I Do What I Do When I Don't Want To Do It

Episode 23 September 04, 2022 00:15:56
Why I Do What I Do When I Don't Want To Do It
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Why I Do What I Do When I Don't Want To Do It

Sep 04 2022 | 00:15:56

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Andrea Epting

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Direct Impact with Andrea Epting

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

 

Season 2 Episode 23

9/4: Why I do What I do When I don't Want to do it



Episode Summary 

Let’s talk about why we engage in damaging behaviors, the ones we are aware of and want to stop but just can’t seem to.

 

Episode Highlights: 

  1.  My heart and soul says no
    1. Aware of damage and consequences that doing said action brings, but still participating - why?
  2.  Begin with grace and shame reduction
    1. Not moral failures - addictions, compulsivity, brain chemistry 
      1. Behavior is damaging, humans are not
      2. This is a dis-ease that leads to disease; progressive and pervasive
    2. Requires honesty, transparency, and unpacking
  3. Goal: replace these unwanted numbing behaviors with life-giving behaviors 

 

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