Marc Lewis, PhD, is a neuroscientist and professor of developmental psychology. He has authored or co-authored more than fifty journal articles in neuroscience and developmental psychology. Presently, he speaks and blogs on topics in addiction science, and his critically acclaimed book, Memoirs of an Addicted Brain, is the first to blend memoir and science in addiction studies. His newly released book, The Biology of Desire, debunks the currently popular disease model of addiction. In this episode: In this episode Dr. Lewis shares: His personal/professional journey Memoir of an Addicted Brain – addiction as a learned behavior Disease vs Disorder Dopamine and the Reward Center Comparing substance use and addictive behaviors Relapse – causes Abstinence The Inner Critic and it’s role in Addiction, relapse, and Recovery Internal Family Systems How our environment and isms influence addiction and recovery Techniques Dr. Lewis uses when working with addiction; Not all approaches work for all people or at all times Pushback Dr. Lewis has received What’s next: Another book Signature Question – If you could tell a younger version of yourself something about addiction, what would it be? FOLLOW MARC: Website: https://memoirsofanaddictedbrain.com/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sweet Sobriety has 2 amazing workshops in the month of July! Be sure to join Molly Painschab, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor on Fridays as she covers Codependency – From Codependent to Interdependent. This workshop may be for you if you have: Codependency – From Codependent to Interdependent Do you have: Low self-esteem Familial dysfunction Depression Anxiety Stress Low emotional expressivity Having a hard time saying no Having poor boundaries Showing emotional reactivity Feeling compelled to take care of people Having a need for control, especially over others Having trouble communicating honestly Fixating on mistakes Feeling a need to be liked by everyone Feeling a need to always be in a relationship Denying one’s own needs, thoughts, and feelings Having intimacy issues Confusing love and pity Displaying fear of abandonment This workshop will: Identify What it is and isn’t Identify Why Codependency and Addiction go hand in hand Explain How codependency affects recovery Teach you How to recognize the signs as an individual and in relationships Identify Attachment Style and how to shift it Teach you How to prevent codependent relationships from developing Support you in Working toward interdependence and independence What you get: Pre-recorded videos to watch at your own pace Downloads/worksheets/resources 4 x 1hr LIVE sessions that will be recorded and available for replay Join us:  Fridays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th at 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern/8pm UK $50USD REGISTER: https://www.sweetsobriety.ca/courses/codependency We are also running a FREE Foundations Workshop for anyone who has purchased the Foundations Course. The work at your own pace course is $200USD. We will meet on Wednesdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern/7pm UK and will cover 3 modules each week. PURCHASE FOUNDATIONS COURSE: https://www.sweetsobriety.ca/courses/sweet-sobriety-foundations     SWEET SOBRIETY MEET UP As you may have heard – we had to PIVOT from Las Vegas and we are NOW MEETING IN  TORONTO, CANADA!   Dates:  October 20 – 24, 2023 Costs: $150 USD for individual Meet Up days $499 USD for the entire Meet Up ***You are responsible for your airfare, food, and accommodations   If you are interested in sharing a room to save on cost, sign up here: https://forms.gle/RwY3qMg5m9TK6VP8A   If you are wondering about how else you can spend your time in Toronto, check out this resource Bethany put together: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Oso-ZpxhzBWS1n4W75fW1Lt9JZXJ3hugC3pMKmvSLE/edit?usp=sharing   Come to the Q&A to learn mor