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Sweat Success
Sweat Success is the podcast for gym and fitness business owners who want to grow their businesses and achieve success.Join us every week as we provide valuable and actionable steps for solving pressing problems and addressing real-life issues in live-recorded episodes.
Our host works with listeners and guests to provide clarity on what needs to be done to grow their fitness businesses, and in the rare case that we cannot provide the necessary strategies, tactics, or analysis, we bring in experts from our network to help solve the problem.
With extensive experience in the industry, our host shares valuable lessons and experiences to help listeners achieve their goals. Tune in to Sweat Success for inspiration, guidance, and the tools you need to succeed in the gym and fitness industry.
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Sweat Success
Ep. 99 Why People Stay Stuck in Addiction and How to Finally Get Out | With Dr. Adi Jaffe
What does it really take to break free from a destructive cycle… whether it’s drugs, alcohol, toxic relationships, or even workaholism?
In this raw and powerful conversation, Dr. Adi Jaffe shares his incredible journey from living a life of addiction, crime, and a SWAT team arrest… to rebuilding himself, earning a PhD in psychology, and helping thousands break free from destructive patterns.
We dive into:
-Why people stay stuck in addictions and abusive relationships
-The hidden addictions we rarely talk about (like work & porn)
-How to actually replace destructive habits with healthier ones
-Why shame keeps people stuck, and the first step to escaping it
-Practical advice for coaches, trainers, and anyone trying to help a loved one
This episode will challenge your perspective and give you hope in case you need it.
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Dr. Jaffe’s resources:
📚 Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever https://www.amazon.com/Unhooked-Free-Yourself-Addiction-Forever/dp/0306833468
🌐 Website: https://www.adijaffe.com/bio
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TIMESTAMPS FOR BETTER NAVIGATION:
0:00:00 Introduction and Dr. Jaffe’s background
0:01:25 Dr. Jaffe’s life as a drug dealer, experiences with law enforcement, and the events leading to his arrest
0:07:45 Discussion about rehab
0:10:04 Dr. Jaffe’s transition to education
0:16:48 Shift to abusive relationships
0:28:56 The process of positive change
0:33:23 The challenge of self-recognition
0:38:49 How to help people overcome initial barriers to change
0:47:54 How coaches and trainers should approach clients with addiction or abuse issues
0:53:26 The importance of not pushing
0:57:28 Final advice for those stuck in destructive cycles: honesty, finding someone to trust, and reducing shame
0:57:57 Dr. Jaffe’s resources, book, and programs
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