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Learning to Accept (if Not Love) My Scar

By Steven Petrow — 2017

The scar represented the loss of my younger self’s sense of invulnerability, and — no surprise — triggered a fear of death.

Read on www.nytimes.com

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Managing Cancer Pain in the Face of Substance Use Disorders

A metastatic breast cancer patient with a history of substance use disorder candidly shares her story and challenges of balancing her past with her need for pain management for her cancer.

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2019
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36 – Turn Your Life Around with Former MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry

Darryl Strawberry spent 17 years playing major league baseball for the New York Mets and then the Yankees. In today's episode, he talks about why he struggled with addiction, how he transformed his life, and the steps he's taking to stay mentally strong.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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70 – Secrets to Stopping Alcohol Cravings and Other Addictions with Specialist John Umhau, MD

Dr. John Umhau is a physician and addiction medicine specialist. Dr. Umhau's wisdom might give you hope that you can take steps to curb cravings for alcohol and reduce problem drinking.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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89 – How to Prevent Kids from Developing Addictions with Bestselling Author Jessica Lahey

Jessica Lahey has spent more than 20 years as a teacher, including five years teaching in a drug and alcohol rehab center for adolescents.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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120 - How to Get Help That Actually Works with Multi-Platinum Singer Bryan Abrams

Bryan Abrams is a Multi-Platinum Award-winning singer who is best known for his role in the R&B group Color Me Badd.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming that Sabotages Your Life

In his book, J.F. Benoist—a visionary thought leader in the fields of addiction treatment and personal development—uses the journeys of two relatable characters to teach you how to develop a powerful new mindset and finally break the pattern of negative self-talk.

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J.F. Benoist
2018
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Healing the Shame that Binds You

Shame is the motivator behind our toxic behaviors: the compulsion, co-dependency, addiction and drive to superachieve that breaks down the family and destroys personal lives.

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John Bradshaw
2005
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