The ONE Thing Keeping You Stuck in Addiction: Why Identity Is at The Heart of Recovery

In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of identity in achieving deep and lasting recovery from addiction. By examining recent coaching experiences, we highlight how self-beliefs can either aid in healing or perpetuate harmful habits. The discussion focuses on the importance of shifting from an 'addict' mindset to seeing oneself as someone 'in healing.' Listeners will learn practical strategies for altering self-perception, including the power of 'I am' statements, the role of environment, and the impact of small, consistent actions. The episode emphasizes compassion, recognizing setbacks as part of the journey, and encourages envisioning and acting in alignment with your desired identity. ------------ Interested in joining the Unhooked Academy Group Program? Sign up for a free call: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Looking for a self-led journey with the Unhooked Online Course: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhooked Interested in personal 1:1 coaching? Click here: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/intro Connect with me on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz ------------ Shownotes 00:00 Introduction: The Core of Recovery 01:17 The Power of Identity in Recovery 01:46 Breaking Free from Addictive Identities 02:27 The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Beliefs 04:28 Shifting to a Healing Identity 05:53 Identifying Limiting Beliefs 07:20 Awareness and Environment 08:04 Identifying Toxic Influences 09:17 Small Steps Towards Change 09:57 Awareness and Environment 11:35 Power of 'I Am' Statements 12:21 Acknowledging the Journey 13:32 Envisioning Your New Identity 15:05 Final Thoughts and Next Steps ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life. For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness. Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.