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The Elevate ExperienceAuthor: Elevate Experience
Welcome to the Elevate Experience! From addict to running her own rehab for over 20 years, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, Angie Mansons journey through recovery is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and finding redemption. She first experimented with drugs and alcohol at age 11 and by age 15 had dropped out of high school and was using hard drugs on a daily basis. After being arrested 7 times as a juvenile, and having an unsuccessful attempt at rehab, she continued to spiral further into addiction. As an adult, facing a 10 year prison sentence, she was forced back into rehab at the age of 20. Through the compassion of her judge and recovery mentors, Angie found her true passion and purpose for helping others like herself overcome their struggles with addiction and live an empowered life. Language: en Genres: Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Science of Gratitude: Rewire Your Brain from Addiction
Episode 130
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
Struggling with addiction, anxiety, or holiday stress? Discover how the science of gratitude can rewire your brain, boost feel-good chemicals, and be your most powerful tool for sustainable recovery. In this episode of The Elevate Experience, we break down the neuroscience of gratitude and how it directly counters addiction, relieves stress, and builds a foundation for long-term sobriety. We explore: - The 3 key neurochemicals (Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin) released by gratitude - How gratitude directly counteracts the "negativity bias" and "reward deficiency" of addiction - Practical "habit-stacking" techniques to build a daily gratitude practice - Using gratitude as an instant tool to manage cravings and relapse triggers - Why expressing gratitude to others creates a powerful "double oxytocin boost" If you're feeling isolated, stressed, or trapped in negative thought patterns, this episode provides a science-backed, actionable path to a brighter mindset and a stronger recovery. Ready to rewrite your story? You don't have to do it alone. 📞 Call our recovery experts now: 833-33-SOBER 🌐 Learn more about our program: https://www.elevaterehab.org --- CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: The Power of Gratitude 2:18 - Podcast Start: Welcome to The Elevate Experience 3:09 - What is the Science of Gratitude? 4:24 - The 3 Neurochemicals of Gratitude 5:43 - Gratitude vs. The Negativity Bias 7:15 - Oxytocin: The Bonding Hormone in Recovery 9:51 - Gratitude During the Holidays & Tough Times 11:30 - Shifting Focus: Gratitude for Sobriety & Inner Strength 13:35 - "Fake It Till You Make It" & Retraining Your Brain 14:53 - How Gratitude Fights Relapse, Resentment & Isolation 16:23 - Gratitude as a Stable Source of Reward 16:57 - 3 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude 20:09 - "Habit Stacking" Your Gratitude Practice 21:08 - Using Gratitude for Instant Mood Changes 24:00 - Conclusion & A Message of Hope --- Keywords: gratitude and addiction, science of gratitude, rewire your brain, recovery tools, sobriety tips, mental health, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, negativity bias, how to stay sober, relapse prevention, holiday stress recovery, mindfulness for addiction, elevate rehab, gratitude journal, what is gratitude, feel good chemicals, brain chemistry, addiction recovery podcast, long term sobriety, anxiety relief, isolation recovery #Gratitude #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #RewireYourBrain #RecoveryPodcast #ElevateRehab #ElevateAddictionServices #Dopamine #Serotonin #Oxytocin #Mindfulness #RelapsePrevention #HolisticRecovery #Thankful #SoberLiving #RecoveryJourney #ScienceOfGratitude
