#80: Are you struggling with an addiction on some level? It could be food, your phone, exercise, or pornography. Addictions can look different, but one thing is the same–we all need help to find freedom. Ted Shimer, founder of The Freedom Fight, is an expert on the brain science of addiction, and he is answering our questions:
- What is an addiction?
- What are ways addictions can get in the way of a thriving marriage?
- What role does dopamine play in addiction?
- How does a person know if they have an addiction or not?
- If you’re in a relationship and one of you has an addiction, is it better to be together or apart when trying to heal?
- What are some practical steps to break free from addictions/bad habits?