EP 390: The Intelligence of Addiction - Jason Shiers
Host: Dana White-Guerrie aka Peanut5280
Guest: Jason Shiers
Join host Peanut on the Sobertown Podcast for an inspiring and deeply honest conversation with psychotherapist, author, and speaker Jason Shiers. In this episode, Jason shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma and addiction to recovery, self-discovery, and helping others find their own path to healing.
Explore topics like the roots of addiction, the challenges of recovery, the importance of addressing underlying pain, and the process of finding peace and contentment within. Jason discusses the limitations of traditional recovery models, the role of spirituality and self-awareness, and the value of embracing a holistic approach to mental health and sobriety.
Whether you’re in recovery, sober-curious, or supporting someone on their journey, this episode offers hope, practical insights, and a reminder that true healing comes from reconnecting with your authentic self.
Learn more about Jason’s work at Infinite Recovery Project and discover resources, stories, and support at Sobertown Podcast.
About Jason Shiers:
Jason Shiers is a psychotherapist, author, and founder of The Infinite Recovery Project. He trains addiction and mental health professionals to move beyond pathologizing models and deliver trauma-healed, relationally safe results that go beyond compliance. Jason’s work challenges the mainstream treatment industry’s addiction to complexity, bringing the focus back to what truly heals — safety, presence, and connection.
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About Dana:
Weaving intuitive insights with spiritual healing, she celebrates the magic of the divine while releasing the relics of the past. Exploring the interconnectedness of sobriety and spirituality, she journeys through recovery and reclamation—retrieving fragments of self across many lifetimes.
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