The struggle Podcast EP3 Sony Perlman#thestruggle #addiction #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery

Sony Perlman is an addiction counselor and therapist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in all types of addictions. He is the Clinical Director of Our Village and is deeply involved with Our Place, a sober living community with over seven locations, where he helps individuals in recovery, rebuild their lives through tailored counseling and evidence-based therapies. Additionally, he hosts the podcast BrainStorm with Sony Perlman, His extensive career reflects a deep commitment to aiding addicts in getting back on their feet, a passion that may have been shaped by his own journey as a young addict. 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - About Sony and his field research 06:19 - The bungee cord effect, reaching out to people. 08:30 - Building Internal self esteem. 16:35 - Is addictions a disease? 24:06 - Love addictions. 33:22 - Spirituality of the 12 step program. 38:27 - Are parents at fault? 42:49 - Men vs women 47:17 - Filling the love tank 51:06 - Parenting a child addict/ intervention. 01:07:37 - Narcan 01:14:10 - A day in the sober house 01:18:56 - The hardest step is to accept love 01:22:33 - Mental health 01:24:59 - Psychedelic drugs 01:34:24 - Horror stories 01:39:44 - Who is your role model 01:41:51 - Outro Follow us on Socials for More Content: Subscribe on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@Thestruggle.podcast Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thestruggle.podcast?igsh=MTZ2cnp3dTJpYXl0cQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/44tgKK9oZF2z01wwYZQBRL?si=HKGgYRG2Rm-5G8jK75UteQ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle/id1796423076 To Reach Sony Perlman YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@brainstormwithsony Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony/ Website - https://ourplaceny.org/our-village/