Curiosity in Practice

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Sober Curious: How to Drink Less Without LabelsGuides

Sober Curious: How to Drink Less Without Labels

By Mike Mathers, RCC | Addiction & Trauma Counsellor Being sober curious means exploring your…
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Signs of a High-Functioning “Alcoholic” and When to Get HelpGuides

Signs of a High-Functioning “Alcoholic” and When to Get Help

By Mike Mathers, MSc, MA, RCC | Addiction & Trauma Counsellor | Founder, Wellness Evolved…
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How to Help an “Alcoholic” Without Pushing Them AwayGuides

How to Help an “Alcoholic” Without Pushing Them Away

By Mike Mathers, MSc, MA, RCC | Addiction & Trauma Counsellor | Founder, Wellness Evolved…
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Finding the Right Therapist: Tips and Strategies for a Strong Therapeutic FitFeaturedGuides

Finding the Right Therapist: Tips and Strategies for a Strong Therapeutic Fit

Finding the right therapist is a lot like choosing a life partner - you probably…
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Psychedelic Therapy and the Future of Addiction TreatmentInterviews

Psychedelic Therapy and the Future of Addiction Treatment

Exploring the promise - and the limits - of psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma and addiction.…
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Curiosity Instead of Shame: Rethinking Addiction and RecoveryInterviews

Curiosity Instead of Shame: Rethinking Addiction and Recovery

How curiosity-driven compassion can transform our understanding of addiction and recovery. This conversation explores how…
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Psychedelics & Healing: A Clinician’s Honest TakeFeaturedFounder Notes

Psychedelics & Healing: A Clinician’s Honest Take

Over the past year, more clients have been asking thoughtful questions about psychedelics. Not because…
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Psychedelics MisconceptionsFeaturedGuides

Psychedelics Misconceptions

Misconception #1: Psychedelics Are Just Party Drugs The misunderstanding:Many people still associate psychedelics with reckless…