GET UNHOOKED PODCAST
GET UNHOOKED PODCAST with Jason Coombs
Your Guide From Chain Breaker to Change Maker!
WELCOME TO THE JOURNEY
Hey guys, welcome to the Get Unhooked Podcast. I am excited to be your guide from chain breaker to change maker. I share inspiration, tools, and insights on addiction, mental health, parenting, leadership, influence, company culture, goal setting, goal smashing, daily routines, prosperity, finance, success, entrepreneurship, relationships, and fitness. This show is all about how to help you become the best version of yourself. Join me on this journey of growth and change, and let's work together to create a life that you are proud of.
Let's roll!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each episode delivers actionable strategies and transformative insights across multiple dimensions of life:
- Addiction & Recovery: Breaking free from what holds you back
- Mental Health: Building resilience and emotional wellbeing
- Relationships & Parenting: Creating connections that matter
- Professional Growth: Leadership, influence, and culture-building
- Lifestyle Design: Daily routines, fitness, and financial freedom
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Jason Coombs is a keynote speaker and corporate consultant on Mental Wealth and Emotional Prosperity. With a Masters of Professional Communications degree, he is the author of the Amazon bestseller, Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover. Jason is the CEO and Founder of Brick House Recovery, a renowned treatment chain for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. His company received the national Excellence in Treatment award and Idaho’s Best in Mental Wellness award three years in a row. Jason is the Southwest Regional Director for the Idaho Association for Addiction Professionals board. Beyond work, Jason enjoys skiing, competing in Ironman events, and traveling with his family.
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- Email: info@brickhouserecovery.com
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Ep. 6 - Fear is a Lack of Mental Discipline: The Fear-Faith Connection in Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction
Ep. #6 - Fear is a Lack of Mental Discipline: The Fear-Faith Connection in Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction
In this "Get Unhooked Podcast" episode, Jason Coombs (Brick House Recovery) discusses Chapter 11 of "UNHOOKED" – the Hope chapter. He explores establishing boundaries, effective communication, and transforming struggles into service opportunities.
Key Moments
- 2:26 "Fear is lack of mental discipline" - Mental choices precede emotional responses
- 6:10 "Empathy isn't empathy without boundaries" - Proper boundaries bring hearts closer
- 8:03 Faith vs. fear - Challenges refine us "like a rolling stone down the river"
- 10:08 Service as path out of fear - Helping others alleviates obsessive thinking
- 13:03 "True recovery is identity change" not just abstinence
- 19:03 Two categories of fear - Not getting what we want; losing what we have
- 29:04 Testimony - Service transforms self-obsession into purpose
- 32:14 Recovery coach certification opportunities
Mental Discipline: Foundation for Change
Jason establishes that managing addiction – whether our own or supporting others – begins with mental choices, not emotional reactions. "Every day, what I have control over is how I choose to view any situation," he emphasizes.
Three Guiding Principles
- Boundaries enhance empathy – Referencing Brené Brown, Jason shows how boundaries actually bring hearts closer
- Faith as mental discipline – Contrasting faith (cultivated mindset) with fear (default state)
- Service as freedom – Serving others provides the fastest path out of fear
Identity Change: The "Sober Secret"
True recovery requires identity transformation beyond abstinence. "A lot of people can get sober, but the true recovery is identity change," Jason explains, sharing his transition from seeing himself as a failure to recognizing his qualification to help others.
Understanding this distinction helps family members better support the whole-person transformation essential for lasting change.
Understanding Fear
Jason identifies two core fear categories that drive anxiety around addiction:
- Fear of not getting what we want
- Fear of losing what we have
Service: The Antidote
Participants share how serving others transformed their journeys. One notes: "Serving with other struggling parents has made such a difference. All my things about myself get lost in being of service."
Actionable Takeaways
- Pause before responding emotionally
- Establish empathy-enhancing boundaries
- Identify your loved one's stage of change before communicating
- Distinguish between sobriety and recovery
- Find service opportunities to escape fear
- Join recovery communities for shared strength
Resources
- Get Unhooked podcast on major platforms
- "Unhooked" book (Audible, Amazon, Jason's website)
- Eight-week Get Unhooked family course
- Recovery coach certification paths
- Brick House Recovery services
Jason concludes with gratitude for the community, acknowledging that transformation occurs through connection with others and a higher power.
For more resources, visit Brick House Recovery or explore Jason's book UNHOOKED. For emergencies, call 911.
For more information check out brickhouserecovery.com
