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Sick & Tired Recovery
Vernon is openly discusses his personal journey through addiction and subsequent recovery.
He holds a firm conviction that every individual grapples with their own process of recovery, and he perceives god within as a profound source of guidance both for spiritual growth and the journey towards healing.
This podcast is not centered on substance abuse, but rather focuses on the broader theme of recovery and its profound significance in one's spiritual journey.
Its overarching aim is to provide invaluable support to individuals seeking to bridge their spiritual void with the profound wisdom contained within.
The ultimate objective of this podcast is to facilitate a deeper comprehension of the complexities surrounding trauma and addiction, offering listeners a path towards profound personal insight and growth.
Sick & Tired Recovery
Reclaiming Energy & Motivation: A New Approach to the Dopamine System
What happens when your brain shuts down the very systems that bring joy, energy, and motivation?
For Andy W, the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, this wasn’t a theoretical question—it was her reality for nearly four years.
In this powerful episode, Andy shares her journey through severe chronic fatigue, cognitive decline, and anhedonic depression, and how she clawed her way back by hacking the dopamine reward system. With raw honesty and scientific insight, she unpacks the tools, mindset shifts, and lifestyle changes that led to her full recovery—including how she overcame migraines, chronic pain, and rewired her parasympathetic nervous system.
Buy or download Dopamine Mountain