On todays episode, I talk with Buddy C. about addiction and his 12 years sobriety from alcohol. Buddy is a businessman, podcaster, father, and writer of Powerless But Not Helpless: a meditation book of 81 verses from the Tao Te Ching. Where did Buddy find the strength to recover from alcohol addiction? What are the first steps? How can we let go of our attac ... Show More
Mar 18
347 | "Am I Going Crazy?" | Worst Anxiety Symptom Explained
In this episode, I explain depersonalization and derealization—what they feel like, why they happen, and how many people experience emotional numbness, robotic sensations, and feeling detached from their body or surroundings. I also summarize research showing depersonalization as ... Show More
27m 30s
Mar 4
346 | Proven Strategies to Beat Anxiety
In this episode, I explore Aaron Beck’s CBT approach to treating anxiety by changing thoughts to shift emotion. I explain cognitive distortions, core beliefs, the cognitive model (situation → automatic thought → anxiety → avoidance), and practical tools like thought records and t ... Show More
30m 50s
Feb 25
345 | Why Health Anxiety Is on the Rise
In this episode, I announce the podcast rename to "From Fear to Freedom" and explore why health anxiety has surged since the 1980s and especially after COVID. I explain the body’s fear response, common triggers (distraction, social media, upbringing, lifestyle), and offer practic ... Show More
32m 52s
Apr 2025
NLP665 - Addiction, Redemption & the Power of Coaching - My Interview on Mind Pump
In this special re-airing, I'm bringing you my powerful conversation from Mind Pump – the #1 fitness podcast in the world. This episode was originally recorded for their show, but it was too impactful not to share here with The Next Level community. We go deep into my story—how I ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 2025
From Porn Addiction to Mindful Living | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interview on Sober Awkward
<p>In this special episode of the Unhooked Podcast, I reshape a candid conversation from the Sober Awkward Podcast, featuring hosts Victoria Vanstone and Hamish Adams-Cairns. We discuss various forms of addiction, with a focus on porn addiction. Topics include the root causes of ... Show More
42m 6s
Jul 2020
4. Willpower's Not Enough, a Book Review
“Willpower’s Not Enough” is the first book I read in recovery and completely changed my view on my addiction and myself. As the title says, willpower is not enough to recover from an addiction like pornography, but as addicts we keep trying to “white knuckle” our way to sobriety. ... Show More
33m 34s
Sep 2025
#993 - Katie Herzog - A Controversial New Cure for Alcohol Dependence
Katie Herzog is a journalist, podcaster, and writer. What does it take to get sober in today’s world? From traditional paths like AA to the grit of going cold turkey, the old methods of sobriety may no longer be enough. But what if counterintuitive, cutting-edge approaches, backe ... Show More
1h 35m
Dec 2024
#431 Is a Porn Addiction Destroying Your Relationship?
Is pornography addiction taking a toll on your life or relationship? You’re not alone, and real help is here! 🙌
In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success, I sit down with the incredible Sathiya Sam, founder of the Deep Clean program, to discuss what recovery from porn ad ... Show More
43m 17s