Dr. Drew on The Psychology of Healing Addiction and Trauma with Lewis Howes

[@amybloom3665]

This dude literally saved my life in 2016. Incredibly smart but in a really great way. Doing important stuff the right way. Can't explain it but love this guy God bless him!

[@amybloom3665]

@BIG DRIP JOHNSON well... listened to love line all alone every single night. Listened to absolute idiots who sounded just like me get really excellent advice. I got clean. Barely a week when they said they were done with the show. Also my adolescence was much less lonely thanks to love line.

[@rozzieallen1779]

@@amybloom3665 ,

[@workstudy8118]

I had the same experience listening to Dr drew after dark

[@timrussell1559]

Have been hopelessly addicted to prescription opiates since 1999. Literally, need them to get up in the morning, to fall asleep at night, and all times in between. They have consumed 100 percent of my life. Would love to break this endless cycle of finding drugs, buying drugs and finding ways to come up with the money to buy drugs, just to feed this fatal addiction. Unfortunately though, i'm nowhere near wealthy or a celebrity, unlike the people Dr. Drew treats. Obamacare just simply will not pay for the insanely expensive treatment centers that are out there. My situation is enevitably headed for a major trainwreck and it seems that nothing to prevent that from happening is coming sooner rather than later. Money and the fame of being a celebrity always gets those people anything they want or need. The rest of us are pretty much on our own, sad, but unfortunately true the united states

[@sandymckenney3619]

600lb life is good to.I was an alcoholic ,overweight ,its not what you're eating ,its what's eating you..I lost weight when I quit drinking. I started drinking again,that's why I listen to Dr drew.ill heal myself thru faith exercises,movement and sober positive thinking. Thanks for my healthy life.

[@libertyna933]

Such a combination of brilliant, empathetic , and an engaging personality .

[@lewishowes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michelemurphy3541]

Dr. Drew is such an enormously helpful source of information for self care~I appreciate this podcast so much. Candid, helpful, insightful and truly human. Thank You Gentlemen, I am grateful I saw this older podcast-very helpful.

[@alexandraasbury9974]

Dr. Drew is so humble, a trait missing in most people. I love it!! Dr. Drew says: "I try, I try". Oh, come on. You're a wonderful help to so many. But, really, I am so happy he doesn't have, nor does he seem to want to get, a big head. There's something special about this guy, and it's almost too good to be true--though I believe it's for real. God bless him.

[@cassidydunn1851]

He's genuine and really wants to help

[@pbayer773]

i love him

[@srosales7895]

Loved listening to Dr. Drew on KRoq as a teenager....so wonderful to see him grow from a local personality to a huge household name

[@NatashaRaisorGlam]

I'm so glad I found Doctor Drew when I was a teenager, back in his Kroq FM days. Listing to him on Love Lines, kept me away from a multitude of dangers. Education is what we all need to keep us away from addictions and self destructive behaviors. Thanks for having him on your show.

[@hs4265]

And while you were listening to him did you know he was a major COKEHEAD according to those he muscled out of love line? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57ad5mnfdiJoac

[@adamgm84]

I have an addictive personality, basically asperger phenotype (or just mentally gifted, but definite ASD symptoms), and one adaptive trait is that I can sit 16 hours a day 7 days a week doing software engineering because I love it so much. A word I often utilize as part of this is tunnelvision. Over the years, I have come to learn about my phenotype category by studying it and pursuing knowledge, but I have had issues with psychoactive substances before. I can relate to a lot of what Dr. Drew is saying around 24:26. After long enough I came to understand that I must simply choose against ingesting even 1 unit of a problematic thing. My thoughts are kind of all over the place here, but my key point is that it's obvious to me that I could either be a functioning addict of some sort or I could be spectacularly incredible in another way. In this way, these genetic traits I have are a blessing or a curse. It was incredibly important in my life for me to study the advantages and disadvantages of "people like me". To me, tunnel vision in programming is no different than chasing the dragon with heroin. With the difference being that if I harness the addictive power towards making money by creating apps, I have a profound advantage against those that do not code 16 hours a day. Case in point.

[@ishaw500]

18 minutes in and my brain is exploding‼️‼️‼️so much intelligence and he is serving me- helping me to understand myself and my experience more‼️‼️ OMG iTunes U I am gona get that

[@j0sh707]

I love the sports announcer headsets! No mic booms blocking the face, no adjusting the mic, no fluctuations in volume.

[@figure15skater]

@21:28 after a year of Al Anon meetings and work on myself, Drew says something here that I like and probably wouldn't have thought twice about had it not been for my own therapy. He talks about how the addict CANNOT deal with the root/core areas of emotional work needed UNTIL the addiction (physical) part is healed, "trauma can't really be treated until the addiction is well in hand" -- it's a long process for sure. "Changing the wiring of the brain...and it wires very slowly" -- Dr. Drew

[@randywright9571]

Thank you, Lewis, for sharing about your own childhood abuse issues. It is epidemic and has probably always been with us. The toxic shame created is a horrible "infection" within the psyche that requires long-term commitment, care, and therapy. Dr. Drew is a powerful voice for addressing the ways people can recover; and yes, we do recover....

[@maryhughes6372]

Lewis Howes, thank you for interviewing Dr.Drew and posting it. I was diagnosed with PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) when I was 17 in 2002. As I listen to Dr. Drew I'm understanding more of why my childhood traumas led to me having PTSD. I had three open heart surgeries all before the age of five. So the first five years of my life I was in and out of the ICU. Anyway, it makes sense now why I get anxious easily and jump when I hear loud noises. I would do exactly what Dr.Drew was talking about, I would say 'the trauma I had was in the past. I'm fine now, it's a distant memory for me' but like he said it still affects you even when you blocked (or try to block) that memory out. I would even discredit what I have been through as 'no big deal'

[@maryhughes6372]

And to this day I have a hard time considering it as trauma. I, like you, hate it when people feel sorry for me. My immediate reaction when it happens is I say 'stop it, it's seriously no big deal.'

[@aminDehghann]

I can say Dr. Drew Is one of the most important guests you've brought on your podcast.only 14,000 views...

[@Darkpassenger420]

Ikr sad ass world we live in

[@drewwil6505]

The Good People in this World all Deserve better than what they are dealing with. One time for the good guys and nine times for the bad ones. They couldn't walk a day in your shoes, keep healing keep helping and serving humanity the tables will turn and the Good always prevail. 🙏🏼

[@wedontlikenoneofyou]

Dr. Drew is a legend and everything he does from TV and radio it’s a 10 out of 10 five out of five 100% out of 100

[@kristilisakleiner9384]

I have used EMDR and can attest to its effectiveness, nice to see it mentioned here

[@rosaruby757]

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom 😇 According to Aristotle.

[@infernalsoror5079]

No that was According to Tahuti in Egypt long before, but that being manifested in Greece as Hermes who taught Man Know Thyself the same as he did in Khem (Egypt) but yeah it's solid advice

[@MegaDesign4u]

I absolutely love Dr. Drew ! he's so smart and passionate about helping people...and of course he's a cutie pie! LOL Thank you for posting.

[@EricaRMaier]

So good, Lewis! I have a lot of admiration for Dr. Drew! Thank you!

[@AnaMarcu]

What is going on with the temperature in that office? Lewis looks like he's going on summer vacation and the doctor on an Arctic expedition ?!?

[@gabylulu74]

Ana Maria I don't mind that at all. Feel free to wear a tank top Lewis 😉

[@mrs5046]

Your comment is funny.

[@JMClark-gw3kz]

Ana Maria Drew has icewater running through his veins, decades in the addiction medicine industry.

[@ericchandler90]

Cause Drew is a puss lol.

[@kevinmacnaughton4591]

Lewis Howes Dr Drew is in withdrawals

[@ThomasJordanTV]

"You can always use your time" ... I love this!

[@krisscanlon4051]

This lead me directly to another ACA movement and is even further in the 12 step movement. My genetics and rearing needed addressed after 5 years of 12 step recovery...still needing the work on a daily basis.

[@celiasassersbohemianlifest8750]

I would love Dr. Drew to talk about why the younger generation are dealing with an epidemic of depression. and alternative healing besides drugs.

[@A.S2400]

Celia Sasser the gen x and millennial shave narcissistic baby boomer parents. KZbin "baby boomer narcs". THATS why.

[@A.S2400]

Richard Glenn it's becoming an epidemic though. In my midwestern city, many teens are coming out at trans and addicted to a trans searching environment. It's scary.

[@CompassHealing]

I believe it's a heart wall epidemic. Dr. Bradley Nelson noticed that we have heart trauma energy that creates depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. (youtube Heart Wall: 15 minutes)

[@supertrooper1631]

A S lol

[@madimoskala6150]

Celia Sasser Interiors internet social media lack of true human connection

[@katrinat.3032]

Faith, hope and love. That’s basically what he said

[@imjustanasshlesometimes3488]

I absolutely love Dr Drew

[@imjustanasshlesometimes3488]

I just finished this...I really needed to hear what I did. Props to you for overcoming obstacles you faced. That's amazing. I'm actually finishing my psych degree. I realized if I can't do what I was made to do, I'll never truly be happy. Potential wasted when I could possibly do some good in this world. Dr. Drew has been an inspiration to me. He seems like a truly great person (as do you). Insomniac from Minnesota. 😂 Anyway, thanks for the great show and responding to me.

[@larrytate1657]

Dr. Drew is brilliant. Great interview too. My struggles have gotten a lot easier but I still will have a tough day once and a while. If you're addicted you can get better by focusing and channeling that energy on positive activities that better you.

[@iblemz]

great interview. Thanks. Struggling with addiction I learned alot about myself.

[@rcoop2177]

I really appreciate your interviews. When both of you are talking at the same time or giving so many "listening indicator responses" it's hard to follow without getting distracted. Just something to note later. thank you!

[@RebeccaOldfield]

YES! I'm studying naturopathic biomedicine and nutrition and the mind + body experience is so spot on! Working on that Techni! Afer an abusive relationship and recovering from a long-term eating disorder, NOW I'm finding my way. People around you, food inside you, and what you can let go of! So important. Great show x

[@RebeccaOldfield]

Of course x

[@buccXA]

Bring celeb rehab or any rehab back to TVs. Please

[@cuddlepuddle7183]

there's that show "Mom" on cbs. Not about rehab but about AA & addiction

[@milesthronson1442]

Welp. Today I officially became a Dr. Drew fan

[@JennyAHansen]

Lewis! This was amazing! Dr. Drew on love line taught me so much that gave me strength to not be manipulated by High School boys lol. This interview showed a side of him I loved seeing. Thank you. It is so good. I texted it out to the 3 most important adults in my life :)

[@XRemARx]

thank god for dr drew

[@TheCasibella]

Wow. I remember being a teenager listening to love line. It was so informative and inpactful in my sexual education because my parents are really conservative Christians and my Christian private school didn't have a sex ed class. It's great to find out more of his insights.

[@badad0166]

In Canada (ON) we had "Sex with Sue" on cable access and then public TV. Sue was a lovely middle aged nurse who gave super real and honest advice. Condoms, bananas, toys. Nothing was off limits. I went to public school...

[@gwendolynmorgan7803]

Seconded. Abstinence only education is not only ineffectual, but it's actively harmful to rape victims and leaves the "bad kids" vulnerable to easily avoidable consequences. While claiming the perfect, unquestionably moral high ground.

[@sergiocamacho3915]

It goes in the hole

[@imjustanasshlesometimes3488]

Such a great podcast.... 3rd time listening. Applaud you both.....💗

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you for being a Doctor...

[@rooTTap]

Increíble value in your content man, thank you

[@zelystnightfold6434]

Dr Drew has some really interesting ideas and insights that I've found helpful growing up. Would be great if you got Mike Catherwood on your podcast, Lewis.

[@emilygerry9510]

Awesome interview lewis! I've never really had anyone in my life who suffered from addiction so I never understood how deep it went. Again your questioning is on point.

[@divine.healing]

Brilliant episode!!!!!! Love Dr. Drew ❤️

[@mrstlbc]

I found this really affecting. The idea that people who have experienced trauma can then subconsciously seek out those situations or emotions again was deep.

[@jensimmons775]

I also love your final few questions and your moment of Acknowledgement when you interview!! You have the gift of encouragement. So evidently! Awesome!

[@tianapitesr8553]

I miss you Dr.

[@rosaruby757]

God blessed you Dr.Drew and idol Lewis .😇 Salute

[@rosaruby757]

From me ( when you think it and you believe it ,,and you say it,,you just end up doing if ( with faith.)😇

[@buccXA]

I,love Dr Drew

[@pr5861]

Another inspiring interview. Thank you both for being part of and spreading the good. You are helping change lives .

[@camellasuerte8281]

He care about other feelings one good attitude from every one person care , concern and love .😉 ( I salute ) Dr.Drew .

[@ItsJennNotJenny]

Yes! I love Dr.Drew!

[@supertrooper1631]

Love dr drew ! yes he is a legend 😊so calm and non judgmental

[@warriorsofsuccess9324]

So cool to hear his story.

[@MissaLifeStyle]

Have you ever heard of Dr. David Burns? I'd love to see you interview him. He's the psychiatrist who wrote The Feeling Good Handbook. His TEDx talk is on here and I think you'd really enjoy it.

[@gabylulu74]

please interview Guy Winch. His Ted talk on mental health persuaded my son's to join me in therapy and it saved their lives.

[@gabylulu74]

Great! I'll look for that video. Thank you!

[@gabylulu74]

THANK YOU!

[@joedaigle7398]

Wow! I can’t believe more people haven’t seen this. It’s excellent.

[@lewishowes]

🧡

[@Rastebb]

If you are just finding this check out Dr Drew's podcast, started last week. Dr Drew after Dark

[@usergermany1410]

Great! Lewis please consider speaking to Dr. Deepak Chopra, you were talking about the Self with Dr. Drew, he would be a perfect guest for you. Thanks for all your do! Love from Germany/France! Mareen

[@no1975]

What a great conversation, something I really needed it's going on 8 year's since my husband died and I Still can't believe it it's still so hard

[@lewishowes]

Thanks for being here!

[@prinsessaization]

24:35 - 25:05 Intresting!

[@freddy353]

Addiction and purpose are linked. Individual who can be obsessive about a particular thing they usually accomplish it or get it.

[@Missy-Leigh]

Dr. Drew hasn’t aged.

[@rosaruby757]

For Dr.Drew and Idol Lewis grateful your both your knowledge is really have different impac to my thought being good re- cure the missing on my head ( thanks ) 😱😇

[@mayaopgard1918]

thank you for always asking those unique questions . I love your channel

[@ellestudio7182]

I miss Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew. Bring it back please!

[@coletivating]

Excellent talk and i really enjoy your aura lewis, it's gentle. On the subject of addiction if any one else is wondering just to add to the words in which the dr. drew so eloquently mentioned, personally i think addiction is also linked to identity. Let me explain, so as we grow with our addiction (failing to even notice it in some cases) - it transmogrifies until we reach the point of self-hate we believe the addiction to be us we are identified with it. Now the funny thing is, it is the addiction and the corresponding behaviour that we hate yet we get angry at our 'self' why? Well then comes the story 'I am this...I am that...' . As i arrive at the point and to paraphrase dr drew, something may have happened maybe in childhood...your brain wants you to survive so we find something which counters those feelings of trauma bam addiction occurs and we smoke when we are overwhelmed, we eat a lot of junk , etc in our attempts to feel good -often putting us at further detriment. Once we realise that this addiction is not the true us and purely a learned behaviour we can start to form some distance between the addictive behaviour and ourselves. Secondly once we realise that what has happened to us was a result of what someone or something did i.e stressful situations causing me to take drugs, trauma in childhood we can see more evidence of this addiction not being of our own nature. Lastly the true self (and this is purely my interpretation and will probably change over time) is beyond any addiction, any need or want , it captures the feeling we have when our mind is still such as listening to our favourite piece of music etc. if we connect more with this 'self' i hope it can allow us to move closer into seeing the truth about our addictions/habits and then present us with the courage such as Lewis had to be able to mention the trauma causing the addiction, thus taking responsibility (not blame or admitting it to be your fault which is different not true) and being on the road to overcoming.

[@madimoskala6150]

He is incredible

[@renoshouse6554]

Dr. Drew has been successful in everything he pursued, he can't lose lol

[@heftyrigwee]

great stuff lew and dr drew thanks for the knowledge

[@camellasuerte8281]

Dr.Drew is truths to their vision .😎

[@rosaruby757]

I love you Dr.Drew😘😍😎😇

[@fitnesssolutions3125]

emotional regulation goes right along with the idea in the bewilderment that the alcoholic can't control his emotional nature. pg 52

[@elainekomis7937]

I love Dr. Drew I watched u in the 90's I think that was the 90's I don't remember too well these days.. not since I got pumped with a billion pharmaceutical drugs in 2 months.. they fucked up my head. I'm getting better though.. thank God we have amazing abilities to heal. And love does help heal us. I love my Matthew Bear and my water bear Jason Silva and his beautiful movies... oh he's so beautiful D.r. .drew you are a human angel too. I love you too. 😊😜💕💗🌈😍😘🌈

[@dgbuds6377]

Thank you for making it possible for me to see this

[@jensimmons775]

I would love to see you bring the guy who co-authored with Jack Canfield on the 30 Day Sobriety solution. I have been working through the 30 Day for the information and I know that Dr. Drew has a lot of experience with addiction and trauma, but I do think he brings a negative spin to some of it. What about the positive way to overcome? I know he's seen a lot. So, I thank him for what he brings to the table but I have to believe the brain can be re-wired. Does it really have to take as long as he says?

[@iblemz]

Jen Simmons just remember everyone is different and keep your positive attitude and you'll get through.

[@denisesimone7285]

I agree....he brings a negative spin to healing...everyone is different and responds differently...and i don't believe you need another to heal your wounds...yes outside assistance guide us in beautiful ways but ultimately we are responsible for our own healing

[@joeharvey3867]

Your comments are very destructive and dangerous! Obviously there's more than one way to do something but Dr. Drew's methods are time tested and have a higher rate of success than anything else out there, regardless of what you read or hear!

[@hs4265]

considering he was a major cokehead according to those on love line who he lied to about his being a DR at the time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57ad5mnfdiJoac

[@hs4265]

@@joeharvey3867 "destructive and dangerous?" I think that you are confusing that with Dr Drew who it turns out was admittedly a major COKE HEAD and lied his way into Love line: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57ad5mnfdiJoac

[@jensimmons775]

THANK YOU for sharing your story about sexual abuse. Powerful to become self-aware of how it impacts us. Powerful to get the healing. I have done a lot of footwork on this - prayer and being prayed over, lots of tears and LOTS of healing. But I'm curious now about EMDR and this book he references "Affect Regulation and the Origin of the Self..."

[@AngieLynn-en5jz]

Jen Simmons EMDR has been a BIG push in my healing childhood sexual abuse. Going back and reliving some of the unprocessed memories sounds scary but I was able to go back as an adult and comfort the little girl who is now not alone.

[@Gigiyoungerme]

Thank you

[@lewishowes]

🧡

[@jimboyd6609]

Love the show Lewis

[@robertstanley9633]

Will you be having Christine Hassler on your channel!? I think that would be a fabulous collaboration with two of my favorite spiritual life coaches 😍🙌🏻

[@rosaruby757]

Good conversations again hear to the two man have good knowledge . 😇

[@gregorylent]

emdr = soul retrieval in the shamanic traditions .. see sandra ingerman

[@dnllmaurer1]

Thank you for clarifying the meaning & providing specifics about this technique. Dr. Drew mentioned a book, "The Affect Regulation & The Origin of The Self" by Dr. Allen Schore.

[@AngieLynn-en5jz]

Excellent technique

[@rosaruby757]

Camella and ruby is here ( to free hear again the good words from both this man 😎😎😇

[@carringtonhill775]

Dr. Drew is fascinating. I would love if you could arrange an interview with joe rogan! I think he has a lot to offer since he does a similar podcast

[@ElefitTV]

100% AGREE

[@josephangelucci5094]

Can you recommend a therapist in Pennsylvania for alexithymia secondary alexithymia?

[@tammyd7186]

Thank you!!!

[@rubycruz4200]

What is the app Dr.Drew uses?

[@rosaruby757]

Hi again Dr Drew sweet kisses and hugs to you idol Lewis 😎😎😇

[@isam1274]

Am a fan

[@camellasuerte8281]

Not only a Dr. Drew _ we have instinct for music's icon ,, love person have interest to the music .🎸🎵🎷🎻🎼🎧

[@andrewpaul1207]

it's so amazing .....i used to listen to dr. drew when i was a teen years ago on loveline. Imagine how many people he helped. haha

[@ItsJennNotJenny]

Yes! I watched it too as a teen. It helped me become comfortable in communication and compassion with intimacy.

[@Pedro-mu9uy]

38:10 what app he recommand? I cant heard. Ty

[@sousoubouz]

anyone who is struggling with psychological trauma, please read "everything is a Trauma" a new life saver!

[@lewishowes]

👍

[@beemo9]

I'm not used to hearing Dr. Drew talk and not get interrupted by Adam Carolla. :-) His "Loveline" show was awesome.

[@josephangelucci5094]

Can you recommend a therapist for alexithymia? I live in Pennsylvania

[@allenpham6651]

Will meditation help / cure patients with trauma, anxiety, depression, etc .. ?

[@jennastory4322]

it helps quiet the ruminating thoughts so recovery becomes more manageable

[@dnllmaurer1]

Lewis did an excellent interview with Dr. Marisa Peer. She's a hypnotherapist with 30+ years experience. She's helped many people change their perspective & re-frame their negative childhood emotions to feel empowered. In the comments she offers a link to her website for free training & meditations. Hope this helps answer your question.

[@gregorylent]

meditation, lewis is starting to glow

[@nickh8737]

You can just see Dr. Drew thinking 3-4 steps ahead of whos interviewing him. After 15 minutes he loses interest but does stay composed and humble to keep the interview rolling

[@XRemARx]

yea this interviewer is low IQ compared to drew’s big brain. “THANK GOD FOR DR DREW”-david allen grier

[@Taylordessalines]

You guys are harsh and over analyzing this.

[@joyalways1179]

Yes...emery works!

[@anahatabetamerceti]

Dr drew is sooooo handsome ❤

[@esfitnesspro2455]

@50:00 coulda used Buddhism's 4 Noble truths

[@cjok8367]

What's sad is that I've sought help for trauma but it seems like it's just not available in my area. Diagnosed myself with adult attention deficit disorder. Wish me luck getting help w/ that. The only person left alive that can speak for me to give examples of how I acted as a child is my mother and she is lying about the one detail she gives while also saying she doesn't remember anything about my childhood. I'd have hope if I could get treated by Dr.Drew or someone like him. As it stands,I'm ready to give up. I'm doomed in Alabama.

[@sofiapostovalova4697]

sissy j Williams hey, hope you are well.

[@DoubleDownDawn]

I think you may not be qualified to make that diagnosis. The local health department can point you in the direction of where you can receive help with insurance and receiving professional medical care. Think positive and take action to make positive change. Focus on what you can do and take action. Good luck

[@sadem1045]

I just learned I have PTSD. I'm trying to find resources so I can manage it.