Addiction treatment models have failed to reach 99% of people who need help. In this episode, Dr. Adi Jaffe joins me to explore why—and what we can do instead. We unpack how addiction is often misunderstood, the dangers of shame-based labels, and why the real issue is often unaddressed emotional pain.
Dr. Jaffe shares his SPARO Model, offering a clear, compassionate framework for understanding addiction, behavior, and sustainable change. We also talk about his personal recovery story, the myth of the “addictive personality,” and why many coping behaviors are misunderstood.
This episode is for anyone curious about real healing—whether you’re navigating addiction, stuck in unhealthy ways of coping, supporting someone, or just interested in the science of change.
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