Once an Addict - Always an Addict? - Finding Your Path to Genuine Recovery

From Enjoyment Addiction to Ultra-Endurance: JD Tremblay on Breaking Patterns and Building Men

JD Tremblay - naturopathic practitioner, former military, ultra-endurance athlete and one of only three people in the world to complete the Epic Decker - talks candidly about porn addiction, identity shift, and building a system that works. What does it take to go from hiding in a basement at 12 years old watching inappropriate TV content, to completing 10 back-to-back Ironman races and building a global men's wellbeing academy? JD Tremblay doesn't come with a coaching badge or a polished origin story. He comes with a decade of military service, a degree in biomedical engineering, a system he built because he had to, and years of lived proof that it works. In this episode of Breaking My Addictions, Clive Wilson sits down with JD to explore the fine line between addiction and obsession, how ultra-endurance sport nearly replaced one compulsion with another, and what actually broke the cycle - identity, not willpower. They discuss: * How porn addiction starts young and why it stays hidden * The RISE framework JD developed for pattern recognition and identity shift * Why swapping one dopamine hit for another isn't recovery * The role of community, faith, and purpose in long-term change * The Hungry Warrior Academy and their work across five countries Guest: JD Tremblay - Director of High Performance, Hungry Warrior Academy Website: hungrywarrioracademy.com [hungrywarrioracademy.com] | hungerformore.com [hungerformore.com]

Thinking About Thinking: Escaping Mental Overload

In this episode of Breaking My Addictions [https://breakingmyaddictions.com], Clive is joined by Matt and Dom for an honest conversation about thinking, overthinking, and what happens when our minds get overloaded by constant information, news feeds, algorithms, and doom-scrolling. We explore how mental noise quietly feeds anxiety, distraction, and old coping patterns, and how easy it is to confuse being “informed” with being overwhelmed. The conversation touches on mental diet, attention, self-regulation, creativity, and simple ways of noticing when our thinking is helping us live well, and when it is quietly working against us. This is not a how-to guide or a set of fixes. It is a grounded, human conversation about noticing our own mental habits, learning when to step back, and finding steadier ways to relate to our thoughts in a noisy world. No gurus. No perfect answers. Just real talk about living with more clarity and less mental clutter.

Healing Addiction and Embracing Wisdom with Counsellor Andrew Dettman, Dom and Clive

This episode offers a profound exploration of inner growth, acceptance, and the journey towards a more fulfilling and purposeful life with counsellor and healer Andrew Dettman, who shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding spiritual connection. He delves into the significance of diction resolution therapy (DRT) and how it can help individuals navigate their addiction patterns and executive function breakdowns. Andrew also discusses the power of connecting with one's inner being, embracing paradoxes, and finding balance in the midst of life's challenges. Tune in to explore the wisdom of Sufi teachings, the transformative potential of conscious contact, and the path to healing through self-discovery and connection with others.

Breaking Free from the Addiction Loop with Clive and Dom

Join Clive and Dominic as they explore the power of fasting, meditation, and neuroplasticity to rewire your brain and break free from destructive habits. Discover practical tools, inspiring stories, and expert insights to transform your relationship with cravings and create lasting change. Whether you're struggling with sugar, alcohol, smoking, or other dependencies, this podcast provides support and guidance for your journey to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Visit BreakingMyAddictions.com [BreakingMyAddictions.com] for more.

Once an Addict - Always an Addict? - Finding Your Path to Genuine Recovery

Is the saying "Once an addict, always an addict" a life sentence, or can you truly move beyond addiction? Join Clive from "Breaking My Addictions" and addiction coach Maria as they explore this controversial statement. Maria shares her journey from a 28-year addiction to finding genuine recovery through trauma work and shifting her identity. They discuss the importance of diverse recovery paths, self-acceptance, and community support, challenging the stigmas and shame often associated with addiction. Discover how to rewrite your story and find hope for lasting healing.