What happens when the very medications meant to heal end up doing more harm than good? Ethan Pompeo knows this struggle all too well. Diagnosed with PANDAS as a child, he spent years cycling through over 40 prescription medications—each one bringing more side effects than relief. Frustrated and desperate for real healing, he turned to alternative solutions, ultimately discovering the transformative power of CBD.

In this gripping episode, Ethan shares his deeply personal journey from feeling trapped by pharmaceuticals to reclaiming his health through natural wellness. Joined by Clare Waismann, Dr. Michael Lowenstein, and David Livingston, this discussion dives into the intersection of medicine, alternative therapies, and the psychology of recovery.

• Is there a better way to heal?
• Can CBD help with neurological disorders, addiction, and pain management?
• How do we break free from the cycle of overmedication and take back control?

Tune in as we explore the real science, the emotional toll, and the power of informed choices in finding true relief.

Are we truly healing, or are we just managing symptoms? In this insightful episode of the Waismann Method Podcast, hosts Clare Waismann, M-RAS/SUDCC II, Dwight Hurst, CMHC, and David Livingston, LMFT, explore the difference between coping with mental health challenges and achieving deeper emotional healing.

• Why do some people feel like they’re making progress, while others feel stuck in ongoing treatment?
• How can identifying and addressing repressed emotions like anger and frustration lead to relief and healing?
• When are coping skills necessary, and when is it time to focus on resolving deeper emotional pain?
• How does the way we process emotions impact mental health, addiction recovery, and overall well-being?
• What can individuals do to move beyond survival mode and experience true emotional progress?

This episode unpacks how emotions influence mental health and recovery and explores the ways we can move past symptom management toward meaningful healing. If you’ve ever wondered why certain struggles persist despite therapy or coping strategies, this discussion will offer valuable insights.

1. Coping vs. Healing: While coping strategies help manage immediate distress, deeper healing happens when underlying emotional patterns are recognized and addressed.
2. The Role of Repressed Emotions: Suppressed anger, frustration, and sadness can resurface as anxiety, panic, or unhealthy coping mechanisms. Learning to process these emotions directly can create lasting relief.
3. Balancing Coping and Resolution: Coping skills are useful, but true healing requires understanding and working through past experiences rather than just managing symptoms.
4. Therapy as an Active Process: Effective therapy goes beyond symptom relief—it encourages emotional exploration and helps people break free from patterns that keep them stuck.
5. A Path to Lasting Well-Being: Mental health and addiction recovery are not just about endless symptom management—they involve finding the right tools to navigate emotions, process experiences, and move forward with clarity and strength.

This episode offers an eye-opening look at what it takes to move beyond coping and experience real emotional progress. Don't miss it!

🎧 Tune in now to discover how a shift in focus can lead to lasting emotional resilience and well-being.

Step into the future of addiction recovery with 2024’s Top Advances in Addiction Recovery: A Year-End Review. In this special episode, Dr. Michael Lowenstein, David Livingston, and Dwight Hurst reflect on the year’s most impactful innovations and insights. Discover how GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic are revolutionizing addiction care, showing promise in reducing opioid and alcohol use, as supported by groundbreaking studies. Uncover the latest advancements in pain management, the evolving challenges of fentanyl, and the transformative role of comprehensive, medically-assisted detox. Join us as we explore the intersection of medical breakthroughs and behavioral support, offering hope and a path forward for those seeking freedom from addiction. Don’t miss this empowering year-end review!

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