# breaking cycle (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover breaking cycle. Page: Feed: --- ## [When Loving Someone with Addiction Is Destroying You: A Family Guide](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/When-Loving-Someone-with-Addiction-Is-Destroying-You-A-Family-Guide-e3nn248) _2026-08-21 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ Loving someone struggling with substance use is one of the most painful, exhausting experiences a family can face. In this video, we break down what it truly means to detatchem emotionally while keeping your love intact, how to stop enabling, and how to take those critical first steps toward healing yourself. In this video, we discuss: Redefining "Letting Go": Why detaching with love isn't… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/124536392/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-21%2F430270625-44100-2-7c3b329da169b.m4a) ## [Why We Get Addiction Completely Wrong](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/Why-We-Get-Addiction-Completely-Wrong-e3nn1s2) _2026-08-21 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ Despite decades of neuroscientific progress, society continues to treat addiction as a moral weakness rather than a complex health condition. In this video, we break down the root causes behind our collective misunderstanding of substance use, overdose response, and life-saving harm reduction strategies. In this video, we explore: The "Moral Failing" Myth: Why the idea that addiction is a lack of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/124536130/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-21%2F430270300-44100-2-79e70a3cc956f.m4a) ## [High-Functioning, Burned Out, and Addicted: When Do We Accept Help?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/High-Functioning--Burned-Out--and-Addicted-When-Do-We-Accept-Help-e3ncjas) _2026-08-13 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ When you look successful on the outside, it’s easy to mask what’s happening on the inside. High-functioning addiction often hides behind perfectionism, high achievement, and severe burnout—until spiritual exhaustion sets in. In this video, we discuss the unspoken loop of maintaining appearances while struggling, and the critical moments when high-functioning individuals finally feel safe enough to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/124193564/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429802935-44100-2-3da5724538e79.m4a) ## [Unlocking Addiction: Disease, Choice, and Healing the Family System](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/Unlocking-Addiction-Disease--Choice--and-Healing-the-Family-System-e3n4949) _2026-08-07 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ Are you or someone you love trapped in the confusing cycle of addiction? In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Alan Heide, PsyD., LMFT, and Don Radon break down the complex reality of addiction as a family disease. From the ongoing debate of choice versus biology to the hidden mechanics of addiction transfer and co-occurring mental health disorders, this conversation provides direct, compassionate… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/123920969/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429427933-44100-2-1707eebd9b482.m4a) ## [Rewire Your Brain: Neurology, Mental Wellness & Community with Dr. Sameera Siddiqui](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/Rewire-Your-Brain-Neurology--Mental-Wellness--Community-with-Dr--Sameera-Siddiqui-e3m5vl7) _2026-07-16 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ How much do you actually think about your brain health before something goes wrong? 🧠 In this episode, we sit down with neurologist Dr. Sameera Siddiqui for a deep dive that goes far beyond complex medical science. While we explore the fascinating world of neurology and neuroscience, this conversation is packed with real, actionable ways you can protect your brain, practice daily self-care, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/122928231/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428084985-44100-2-2ab9ff179a7db.m4a) ## [The Truth About Addiction & How Families Can Heal Together](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/The-Truth-About-Addiction--How-Families-Can-Heal-Together-e3lslfv) _2026-07-09 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ Addiction is never just about one person—it is a family disease that impacts everyone in its orbit. In this free-flowing, 50-minute conversation, we dive deep into the true nature of addiction, how it reshapes family dynamics, and the vital (but difficult) art of detaching from a loved one's addictive behaviors. If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in a cycle of enabling, this video… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/122622911/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F427675408-44100-2-ec2f262fbee58.m4a) ## [Action Precedes Motivation: Micro-Tools to Beat Burnout & Perfectionism](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/Action-Precedes-Motivation-Micro-Tools-to-Beat-Burnout--Perfectionism-e3l9jcc) _2026-06-25 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ If you woke up today with zero drive, a heavy spirit, or you're feeling completely paralyzed by a massive goal... this video is your spark. Constant, high-octane motivation is a lie. True inspiration relies on cycles of rest and output—being tired isn't a character flaw, it’s just a signal to change your fuel. In this episode, we tackle the psychology of burnout and give you actionable,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/121998156/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-25%2F426837183-44100-2-cade2214cbd03.m4a) ## [How to Handle Relapse, Beat Cravings & Stop the Shame Cycle](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/How-to-Handle-Relapse--Beat-Cravings--Stop-the-Shame-Cycle-e3l9i7a) _2026-06-25 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ If you are fighting an intense craving right now, or if you are picking up the pieces of a recent slip-up... this video is your safe harbor. A relapse or a stumble doesn’t erase your previous progress, and it doesn't define your identity. In this episode, we break down the practical psychology of recovery into actionable phases: grounding your nervous system, navigating shifting relationships,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/121996970/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-25%2F426835589-44100-2-c97c305706884.m4a) ## [How to Set Boundaries Without the Guilt: Micro-Tools for People-Pleasers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/How-to-Set-Boundaries-Without-the-Guilt-Micro-Tools-for-People-Pleasers-e3kvu4e) _2026-06-18 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ If you are carrying the absolute exhaustion of holding everyone else’s emotional weight while your own cup sits completely empty, this video is your safe space to land. Today, we are breaking down why exhausting yourself to keep everyone else happy isn’t kindness—it’s a trauma response. We’re diving into the psychology of boundaries, how to survive the inevitable pushback (the "extinction burst")… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/121681486/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F426413684-44100-2-b24c67dbd31b8.m4a) ## [How to Handle Hard Days, Mend Broken Trust, & Stop Cravings Instantly](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/How-to-Handle-Hard-Days--Mend-Broken-Trust---Stop-Cravings-Instantly-e3km3t1) _2026-06-11 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ If you are having a heavy day, if your anxiety is screaming, or if you feel like you're failing—please know you are exactly where you need to be. You don't have to navigate this journey perfectly. In fact, a messy day sober beats a "perfect" day in active addiction every single time. In this video, we are breaking down the reality of "nonlinear" recovery. We share practical, psychological… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/121359713/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-11%2F425981424-44100-2-8f566f167d219.m4a) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XJ2x64myMOM2) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [The Wildest Rehab Stories Ever Told 🌴💰🚑](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/The-Wildest-Rehab-Stories-Ever-Told-e3kd4to) _2026-06-05 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ When you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, walking through the doors of a treatment facility takes immense courage. But what happens when the very institutions trusted with a person's life are operating in complete bad faith? In this episode, Dr. Alan Heide and Don Radon pull back the curtain on the dark side of the recovery industry. Moving past the humor of everyday recovery chaos, we… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/121065848/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-5%2F425590479-44100-2-fea14689dcf5c.m4a) ## [Finding Hope in the Hopeless: Understanding AA Step 2 | Don Radon’s Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingthecycle/episodes/Finding-Hope-in-the-Hopeless-Understanding-AA-Step-2--Don-Radons-Story-e3joodc) _2026-05-22 · Alan Heide & Don Radon · Breaking Free Recovery Radio_ "We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." In this video, Don Radon, founder of Recovered & Free, opens up about his deeply personal journey through Step Two of Alcoholics Anonymous. For many of us, the word "sanity" or the idea of a "Higher Power" can feel like a massive roadblock. Don shares his raw, lived experience of moving past the resistance,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e1eef38/podcast/play/120397676/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F424699843-44100-2-4ac49e5da9a74.m4a)