Pax Prentiss, The Founder of Passages Malibu Explains Why Addiction Isn't the Problem

Pax Prentiss, The Founder of Passages Malibu Explains Why Addiction Isn't the Problem

Pax Prentiss spent ten years addicted to heroin, cocaine, and alcohol before discovering that addiction was not the root problem—but a symptom of deeper emotional pain. Today he is the co-founder of Passages Malibu, where thousands have recovered through individualized, holistic treatment rather than traditional addiction models. Jason and Pax discuss: * Why people relapse * Childhood trauma * Depression * Anxiety * Marijuana * Ketamine * Alcohol * Parenting * Recovery * Authentic health Contact Pax for a free consultation [https://passagesmalibu.com/contact-passages]

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Monday Morning Mentor: Digital Minimalism Update

Digital Minimalism Update: Add Friction to Break Doom-Scrolling Jason Wright shares an update on his digital minimalism effort to reduce dependence on social media and improve focus and cognitive ability, inspired by Cal Newport’s work. He deleted Instagram and YouTube from his phone (leaving them on his iPad), finding the main downside is losing easy interaction with friends via Instagram DMs, not missing the entertainment. Benefits include reading more via Apple News and books (including Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale and Dostoevsky) and feeling “down-regulated” from the urge to scroll; after reinstalling Instagram briefly for a family trip, he felt no desire to scroll and deleted it again. He compares this to quitting drinking and emphasizes environment and context. His key habit advice: add friction (small resistance) to bad habits and remove resistance to good ones. 00:00 Monday Mentor Intro 00:05 Why Digital Minimalism 01:38 Digital Diet Setup 02:30 The Biggest Con 03:33 Reading More Instead 04:22 Weekend Test Reset 06:00 YouTube Temptations 07:06 Habits And Context 09:54 Add Friction Rule 11:09 Remove Resistance To Start 13:28 Brain Wiring Takeaway 14:21 Wrap Up And Sponsor

Monday Morning Mentor: Self-Control and Divine Masculinity

Self-Control and Divine Masculinity Jason discusses self-control as a vital personal asset, focusing especially on masculinity, drawing on ideas from Robert Greene and Jordan Peterson. He frames self-control as an ancient and biblical principle, citing Galatians 5:22–23 and Jesus’ examples in the wilderness and the teaching to “turn the other cheek,” which he interprets as choosing restraint despite having the power to dominate, not being a doormat. He compares this to martial artists who possess capability without seeking fights, and shares workplace and childhood examples showing how losing emotional control gives others leverage and damages credibility. He argues the most admirable form of control is self-mastery—especially over emotions, words, and actions—and encourages listeners to make self-control a theme for the week, then closes with subscription requests and an Authentic Health sponsorship message. 00:00 Welcome and Theme 00:38 Why Men Need Control 01:14 Biblical Roots 02:52 Turning the Other Cheek 04:17 Dangerous but Disciplined 05:50 Workplace Composure 06:52 Childhood Lesson 07:28 Divine Masculinity 09:28 Weekly Challenge 09:49 Like Subscribe Share 10:25 Sponsor Message

Week In Review: ‘80s/’90s Nostalgia, Simpler Times, and the Luxuries We Took for Granted

Weekend Review: ‘80s/’90s Nostalgia, Simpler Times, and the Luxuries We Took for Granted Jason Wright reflects on nostalgia for the ’80s and ’90s, noting that older music is popular again and arguing that life felt simpler before today’s intense political division. He cites a Vanilla Ice interview about performers dropping out of a White House 250-year celebration over Trump and praises Ice’s wish to return to a fun, non-political era. Using a BuzzFeed list about “luxuries” from the ’80s, Jason recalls special-occasion restaurant meals (like Red Lobster), traveling to another town just to go to McDonald’s, long-distance phone charges, black-and-white TVs, small servings of orange juice, motel stays and road trips with coolers and roadside picnics, watching MTV only while traveling, wall-to-wall carpeting, real butter, and having your own bedroom. He shares family trip mishaps and vivid music memories, and invites listeners to share their own childhood luxuries and experiences. 00:00 Welcome and Nostalgia 00:21 Music Then and Now 01:54 Politics Took Over 02:37 Vanilla Ice on Fun 05:30 No More Rock Bands 07:11 BuzzFeed Luxury List 08:37 Eating Out Was Special 09:24 McDonalds Road Trip 10:29 Hand Me Downs Story 13:51 Long Distance and TV 15:30 Travel Motels MTV 19:55 Flights and Road Trips 23:22 More Old Luxuries 24:09 Kids Take It For Granted 25:45 Simplicity and Memories 28:52 Summer Memory Lane 31:06 Closing and Comments