Title: Pour another glass of insanity

Summary: In this episode of The Unfiltered Rebuild, we're tackling one of the most relatable concepts in recovery: the insanity cycle. We explore the common experience of swearing off alcohol only to find yourself back at square one, expecting a different result each time.

What we cover:

• A Personal Anecdote: A raw look at the subtle and frustrating ways the "insanity" cycle plays out in daily life.
• The Science Behind the Cycle: Why this isn't a moral failing. We explain how alcohol hijacks the brain's dopamine system and explore the "Kindling Effect" that makes relapse feel inevitable.
• Actionable Strategies: Three practical ways to break the cycle, including pattern disruption, "playing the tape forward," and the role of professional help and medication-assisted treatment (like Naltrexone).
• A New Definition of Sanity: How recovery is about rewiring the brain through consistent, new behaviors.

Tune in to understand the neurological battle of addiction and discover how to move from a cycle of insanity to a cycle of sustained recovery.

Listener Notes: An unfiltered look at the challenging, non-linear work of rebuilding. My honesty about the daily battle is meant to inspire hope that by taking the next right action and using simple tools, every piece of your life can be put back together, stronger than before.

Resources & Support: If triggered, please seek support. You are not alone. Reach out to:

• Your local GP
• Alcoholics Anonymous: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk / 0800 9177 650
• Samaritans: www.samaritans.org / 116 123
• NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/treatment/
• Email: unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

About the Podcast: A candid journey through recovery from alcoholism. I am not a professional but speak from lived experience, hoping my story helps others.

contact me - unfilteredrebuild@gmail.com

REFERENCES

Becker HC. Kindling in alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol Health Res World. 1998;22(1):25-33. PMID: 15706729; PMCID: PMC6761822.

Equipment used to produce this Podcast

Garageband - Editing Softare

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Affinity Designer - - available from Apple Store