Addiction and Recovery
The Quittr App will help you quit porn
I tried about the Quittr App, design to help you quit porn. I go over the good, bad, and useless features of the app, and tell you why I recommend it over most porn blocking apps.
I helped over 500 men quit porn—what I learned will shock you
Drawing from my experience helping men quit their porn addiction, I break down some of the most surprising and destructive facts about porn addiction.
Addiction and Identity Ted Talk
In my viral TED talk about addiction recovery, I shared my personal battle with alcoholism and how joining the military finally helped me achieve sobriety. I explain addiction’s connection to dopamine and isolation, and how developing a new identity away from alcohol was crucial. My story highlights that overcoming addiction requires both neurological understanding and rebuilding connections - insights that have resonated with millions seeking recovery.
Getting sober taught me why New Year’s resolution’s fail
I stopped drinking on December 23rd, 2013. Most people wait for January 1st to change their lives, 11 years of sobriety taught me that if something matters, the date doesn’t. After helping thousands break free from alcohol, I’ve discovered precisely why resolutions fail and what works.
Drinking, college sexual assault, and cultural resistance to change
Drinking culture is especially dangerous for young women. However, efforts to change it are often resisted by the very people it’s meant to help.
29 top crackhead quotes
This list of crackhead quotes is divided into original crackhead quotes from me and crackhead quotes from other people.
Why do I keep relapsing? (how to stop for good)
Overcoming an addiction can be hard. But it doesn’t have to be if you implement these four strategies for avoiding relapses.
9 years of sobriety: observations and benefits
A lot of things happen when you stop drinking alcohol. Here are 8 benefits I’ve observed from 9 years of sobriety.
How to have fun and socialize sober
Most people have no idea how to socialize without the aid of alcohol and have fun sober. I’ve been having fun sober since 12/23/13. Here’s how to do it.
6 steps to quit drinking on your own
Tired of struggling with alcohol? This post will show you how to take a break from booze so you can get your physical, emotional, and mental health in order.