My guest today is Dr. Hector — a psychiatrist who specializes in helping people heal from addiction, PTSD, anxiety, and depression through a trauma-informed approach. He blends neuroscience, medication, and therapy with nutrition and lifestyle tools to support whole-person healing.

What I love about his work is that it’s not just clinical — it’s deeply compassionate. He helps people understand how their brain and body work together so they can build resilience, recover from addiction, and truly heal from the inside out.

He shares why most people relapse not because of willpower, but because trauma remains unresolved. From the role of GABA in calming the nervous system to how EMDR helps reprocess trauma, this episode is packed with practical tools and compassionate wisdom for anyone on the healing path.

Before we jump in, I have a new segment, called “A question for you!” Today I want to know how you feel about the word “Alcoholic”.

I was interviewed on another podcast today and the host told me he thought it was a shame label. If you know me even a little bit, you’ll know that the way I define it - it’s a badge of honor, but also, it doesn’t matter to me what you call yourself, as long as you get the support you need to heal and break free from addiction. So what do you think?

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And with that, please enjoy this episode with Dr Hector.

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🎉 400 Episodes! In this special milestone conversation, I sit down with my friend for a warm, nostalgic, and inspiring reflection on the journey so far — and a vision for the future.

In this episode, we celebrate the incredible guests who shaped the conversation around sobriety, share behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard, reflect on the evolution of the recovery movement, and highlight YOUR listener stories that made a difference.

Whether you’ve been here since episode 1 or you’re just joining, this is a beautiful moment to pause, reflect, and look forward to what’s next.

👉 In this episode we cover:

• 🎧 Top guests & unforgettable lessons

• 😂 Funny and touching behind-the-scenes stories

• 🌍 How sobriety conversations have evolved over time

• 💌 Listener stories that changed everything

• 🧠 What I’d tell my past self when starting this journey

• 🚀 Dreams and vision for the next 100 episodes

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☎️Private Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick

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Have you ever felt like asking for help is just not an option—especially when it comes to quitting drinking? In this episode, we break down the real subconscious reasons why high-achievers struggle to reach out, how childhood conditioning shapes this pattern, and why asking for help is actually the key to lasting sobriety.

You’ll learn:

• Why relying on “figuring it out” alone keeps you stuck
• How subconscious beliefs fuel resistance
• The emotional cost of fierce independence
• A powerful mindset shift inspired by Albert Einstein
• How to ask for help safely and effectively

This is your reminder: You are not a burden. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

🎧 Listen now to start shifting this powerful pattern.

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🎁Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days - With a printable PDF checklist

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☎️Private Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick

https://www.makesobrietystick.com

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