How curiosity-driven compassion can transform our understanding of addiction and recovery.
This conversation explores how shame, disconnection, and unconscious beliefs about self-worth often sit at the root of problematic substance use. Mike Mathers discusses how early life experiences shape our relationship with ourselves, and how curiosity can help interrupt patterns of self-judgment that keep addiction cycles alive. The discussion reframes recovery as a process of reconnecting with ourselves and others, while building the emotional and relational skills that support a meaningful life.