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Rewiring the Brain: Gary K on Addiction and Neuroscience
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ReWiring The Brain - Gary K on Addiction and Neuroscience.
In this episode, Gary K shares his compelling life story from addiction to recovery, delivered as the headline speaker at Sober Fest MI. He discusses the pandemic-like severity of addiction, explaining its neurological roots and challenging common misconceptions about it being a moral failing. By detailing his personal experiences with addiction and recovery, Gary underscores the potential for change and healing through education, empathy, and the 12-step program. This transformative talk emphasizes compassion over judgment, delivering hope and inspiration to those affected by addiction.
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00:00 Gratitude and Purpose
00:19 The Global Addiction Crisis
02:26 Personal Struggles and Recovery
03:46 Family and Early Life
06:59 Descent into Addiction
14:55 Broadway and Rock Bottom
22:45 A Moment of Clarity
24:32 Edgar's Father and the Origins of AA
24:48 Meeting the Pioneers of AA
25:38 A Life-Changing Intervention
26:20 The Power of the Big Book
28:32 Understanding Addiction Through Neurobiology
30:23 The Amygdala Hijack Explained
36:02 The Cycle of Addiction
43:38 Steps to Recovery and Spiritual Action
46:37 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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