Andy's Chomping at the Bit

There's no question that we are all aware of various stigmas out there, and the harm that they can cause. I discuss the issue with categorizing/judging people on a single commonality, as well as my struggles and successes with facing stigmas, stereotypes, and generalizations on both ends of the topic.

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Far too often, people hear the word content, and confuse it with complacent. In this episode, I dive in and discuss both as they relate to my journey to help differentiate the two. *Spoiler* There's a significant difference between the two! There's another state as well that I briefly mention, and will discuss further in an upcoming episode.

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Shame is a topic I've frequently mentioned, as it played a significant role during the stretch of my darkest moments. It's time to discuss this toxic feeling, and address the consequences it carries.

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Sex is one of the least talked about addictions, and because of that, it's also one of the more misunderstood addictions (on top of the already existing stigmas addicts dealing with substances face). Today I'm discussing my journey with a focus on the mental challenges from my sex addiction.

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Today's episode is completely independent, and deviates away to some extent from the more traditional structure of previous Andy's Chomping at the Bit episodes.

Though based within a very heated topic (immigration), the focus goes beyond simple party lines, and rather seeks to share an understanding of certain consequences, and possibly even some common ground on what is unacceptable behavior.

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This challenge stretches well beyond just the lives of people who are in recovery or live with a mental health diagnosis. Managing and tackling projects, especially the big ones, can very easily feel overwhelming. I personally have struggled with this for the vast majority of my life. As I share in this episode, I've greatly improved, though there's still always plenty of room for growth!

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Lots of events are considered "next chapters," from graduation, retirement, starting a family, etc. This is my take, from experiences/moments of the past and present. This is episode is also a tribute/honor to all who are beginning a new chapter in life, regardless of the page that's being turned.

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Recalling and reflecting on the moment that changed my understanding and outlook on life, and opened the doors for me to discover what makes me, me.

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This ties in really well with fear and somewhat with ego (the lack of) as well. It's important to remember that learning and working to improve are a continuous part of the journey. The bar for potential growth continues to rise as long as you continue to willingly and honestly work on yourself. With that being said, and with my knowing how much I've already grown so far, doubt is (in my opinion) my biggest obstacle that I can addr...

This is a very sensitive subject, and it may be challenging for some of you to listen to, but I ask that if you are safely able, please take a moment to watch. I assure you, this one isn't comfortable for me either, but it's something that needs to be discussed.

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This has been one of my bigger challenges throughout my life, dating back to my teenage years. Discovering the reasons behind the challenge have helped me develop an understanding that has enabled me to face rejection in several aspects of my life, and deal with it in a more constructive manner.

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"There is no path to happiness; happiness is the path."

I know it's easy to get caught up looking ahead to the finish line for our goals and various journeys in life, but there's so much you can miss out on if you don't find ways to enjoy/appreciate the current moments getting there.

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What better topic to discuss after a brief break than CHANGE?

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There are lot of people out there that (in the eyes of society) have everything, yet they still aren't happy. Of course, I don't agree with society's perspective. This is my take on happiness, and an insight on what it means to me.

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I have noticed that when discussing addiction and some of the ongoing challenges I face in recovery, people often get confused about what substituting addictions really is, and I feel that to some extent it exposes a disconnect that many people who haven't directly experienced addiction have when it comes to understanding the disease.

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There's is A LOT covered in today's episode, including an explanation of what is considered an opportunity, with a balanced focus on its significance for opportunities of the past and present. There's also some exciting news that I share with you that you are not going to want to miss! 😃

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I always try doing a topic that's either on my mind, or is standing out in my daily life. Considering that I arrived home from a hockey game around 1am, sleep was on my mind! I made sure to not only discuss how I've struggled with both ends of the sleeping issue, but I also mention some helpful tips and tricks that have worked for me that I still use today! 🛌

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Honesty might seem like a relatively simple topic,, but I can assure you that addressing past mistakes and the struggles of the present can be very uncomfortable. I can also say with confidence that being honest despite the discomfort and [at times] fear has improved the course of my life over the past couple of years (though not always in the ways I was expecting it to).

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There are a lot of powerful memories to reflect on from Christmas past... I'm grateful for the opportunity to share some of those moments with you, as well as discuss how I perceive the meaning of Christmas! 🎄🎅🎁

WARNING! There are moments in today's episode where I discuss some ideas and personal beliefs that you may not agree with! I respect any differences that we may have in our beliefs, and I ask that any additional discu...