
Mind Split Cafe
Addiction, Relationships & Recovery: A Conversation with Life & Recovery Coach Lisa Anderson
<p>In this powerful episode of Mind Split Cafe, we sit down with the incredible Lisa Anderson, Certified Life & Recovery Coach, to explore the complex connection between addiction and relationships. We dive into how addiction behaviors often damage relationships—but more importantly, we uncover the why behind those actions.This conversation breaks down a critical truth: addiction is not simply a choice—it’s a brain disorder. Research shows that substance use disorders (SUDs) hijack the brain’s reward system, impairing decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Understanding this neurobiological reality is essential in shifting the conversation from blame to compassi...

