Chris Scott’s Fit Recovery emphasizes nutrient repair to combat deficiencies caused by alcohol addiction, highlighting the holistic approach needed for effective recovery. Highlights 🍏 Alcohol consumption leads to nutrient deficiencies impacting energy and well-being. 💪 Fit Recovery focuses on biochemical support for individuals overcoming alcohol dependence. 🧠 The Sinclair Method and endorphin activities aid in breaking free from addiction. 🌱 L-glutamine supplementation helps manage sugar c...
Oct 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 58
Hannah shares her transformative journey with alcohol use disorder through The Sinclair Method (TSM), emphasizing education, individualized recovery, and the importance of compliance with naltrexone. Highlights 🥂 Hannah began drinking at a young age, leading to severe alcohol dependence. 📚 TSM provided a new perspective on alcohol and its effects on the brain. 💊 Thiamine supplements are crucial for recovery, preventing neurological damage. 🧠 Understanding addiction’s brain mechanisms fosters...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 57
Linda shares her heartfelt testimony as a mother witnessing her daughter Samara’s long struggle with alcohol addiction and her journey through various recovery methods, including the Sinclair Method. Highlights 💔 Linda experienced deep distress as she watched Samara struggle with alcohol and drugs over eight years. 🙏 She relied on prayer and faith, hoping for positive changes in Samara’s life. 📅 After years of back-and-forth with other treatments like AA, Samara sought a new approach through ...
Sep 27, 2024•54 min•Ep. 56
Johnny shares his journey from heavy drinking, reaching up to three bottles of wine a night, to successfully adopting the Sinclair Method and reducing his alcohol consumption. Highlights 🍷 Johnny’s drinking evolved from sporadic college bingeing to two bottles of wine nightly by his late 30s. 🏆 He started the Sinclair Method in January 2021 after realizing his drinking habits were unsustainable. 📅 His first consultation for naltrexone was on January 18, 2021, marking a pivotal moment in his r...
Sep 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 55
Dr. John Umhau and Chris emphasizes the significance of exercise, nutrition, and supportive relationships in achieving recovery from alcohol addiction, advocating for personalized approaches and community support. Highlights 🌟 Transitioning to fitness and nutrition can enhance recovery. 💪 Regular exercise helps overcome cravings and boosts mental clarity. 🤝 Supportive friends are crucial for a successful recovery journey. 🔄 Recovery is non-linear; learning from mistakes is valuable. 🏃♂️ Fi...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 54
Eric shares his experience with the Sinclair Method (TSM) and highlights the freedom it provides compared to abstinence. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and support in the journey towards drinking less. Highlights 🥃 Eric can be in environments with alcohol without feeling triggered or tempted. 📝 Eric logs his progress to track his journey and acknowledges small wins. 🧠 Changing black or white thinking is crucial in TSM, as even partial success is progress. ⏰ Delaying alcohol cons...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 53
Gabrielle Loomis-Annett is an alcohol and drug counselor as well as a trauma specialist. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both trauma and alcohol use disorder in treatment. She supports the Sinclair Method and believes that trauma work can begin even while a person is still using alcohol. The first phase of trauma treatment can be done concurrently with the Sinclair Method, focusing on assessments, diagnoses, education, and developing healthy coping skills. Once a person’s drinking is...
Jul 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 52
Katie shares her journey from heavy drinking to moderate drinking using the Sinclair Method. She discovered this method in 2017 and it helped her change her relationship with alcohol. The method involves taking a medication called naltrexone, which blocks the pleasure response from alcohol. Over time, she started feeling more satiated with fewer drinks and enjoyed drinking more with control. It is a long-term treatment protocol that requires consistency. Highlights Katie went from binge drinking...
Jul 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 51
Samara shares her testimony on the Sinclair Method (TSM) and how it helped her overcome alcohol addiction after years of struggling. She started drinking at a young age to numb pain from domestic violence, and later joined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) but still had intense cravings. She tried TSM in 2019 but quit too soon due to side effects. In 2020, she cried out to God for help and felt a strong urge to try TSM again. This time, she approached it differently, created her own protocol, and focuse...
Jul 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 50
In this video, Katie Lain shares her personal approach to goal setting on The Sinclair Method. They emphasize the importance of having a bigger purpose or why behind changing drinking habits and setting regular small goals to achieve that purpose. Highlights 🎯 Defining your purpose or why is the first step in setting and meeting goals. 📝 Mapping out your ideal relationship with alcohol helps clarify your goals and envision your desired outcome. 🎯 Setting small, achievable goals each week or d...
Jun 28, 2024•18 min•Ep. 49
Kathleen shares her experience with the Sinclair Method (TSM) for alcohol addiction. She started TSM due to excessive wine drinking and wanted to make a change. She had previously tried other methods but found them ineffective in curbing her cravings. She discovered TSM through online research and joined various support groups. After six months on TSM, Kathleen has seen progress in her drinking habits, including drinking more slowly and taking longer breaks between drinks. Her goal is to reach a...
Jun 21, 2024•43 min•Ep. 48
Melissa shares her experience with the Sinclair Method (TSM) and how it helped her overcome alcohol addiction. She started TSM in December 2019 and gradually reduced her alcohol consumption. She participated in Sober October and has been sober since October 2020. TSM and Naltrexone worked for her, but she had to put in the effort to break the habit of drinking. She recommends being mindful of triggers and finding alternative activities or distractions to replace the habit of drinking. Highlights...
Jun 14, 2024•54 min•Ep. 47
The podcast discusses how to determine when someone is at extinction while using the Sinclair Method for alcohol addiction. It highlights that extinction is a subjective experience and not an overnight event. The bullet points below provide key points from the podcast: Highlights 🍷 Extinction is a subjective experience and it’s up to the individual to determine if they have reached it. 🔄 Extinction is not an overnight event and often takes time to realize. 🚫 Extinction does not mean abstinenc...
Jun 07, 2024•15 min•Ep. 46
André, a TSM success story, shares his journey of overcoming alcohol addiction using Naltrexone and TSM. He explains how his drinking habits escalated when he moved to a new city and how it began to affect his personal and professional life. After trying therapy and antidepressants, he discovered TSM through a YouTube channel and decided to give it a try. He experienced ups and downs during the first few months of treatment but found support in group meetings. After seven and a half months, he a...
May 31, 2024•40 min•Ep. 45
The Sinclair Method is a science-based treatment program for alcohol addiction that uses the medication naltrexone. It allows and requires individuals to continue drinking alcohol while taking the medication. The method works by reversing alcohol use disorder in the brain and gradually restoring it to its pre-addiction state. The protocol involves taking naltrexone one to two hours before the first drink of the day. The ultimate goal is pharmacological extinction, where individuals are no longer...
May 24, 2024•11 min•Ep. 44
Eric shares his experience with the Sinclair Method for alcoholism 4 months in. He emphasizes the importance of tracking and accepting one’s drinking habits. He recommends writing down the number of drinks without judgment and using the data to measure progress. Eric highlights the benefits of group support and therapy in staying compliant with the medication. He discusses the challenges of habit cues and associations with drinking. Highlights 📝 Tracking and accepting one’s drinking habits is i...
May 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 43
Drinking out of boredom is a common challenge for individuals on the Sinclair Method (TSM). Alcohol becomes a conditioned response to various emotions and situations. Breaking the habit requires conscious awareness and finding alternative activities. Boredom can be uncomfortable, but having a list of things to do instead of drinking is crucial. TSM helps to weaken the craving for alcohol, but the habit may still be ingrained and take time to change. It is important to realize that drinking out o...
May 10, 2024•9 min•Ep. 42
Sam shares his journey with the Sinclair Method (TSM) in overcoming his alcohol addiction after 30 years. He was passionate and committed to the method, spending months researching and learning about it. His approach was focused on his own betterment and he took it very seriously. He had a life-threatening experience due to his alcohol addiction, but eventually found hope and success with TSM. Highlights 🌟 Sam was extremely passionate and committed to the Sinclair Method. 🌟 He spent months res...
May 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 41
The number one reason why the Sinclair Method doesn’t work for people is their lack of internal motivation to change. People may start off motivated but lose interest over time. Highlights 💡 Lack of internal motivation is the main reason for the lack of success with the Sinclair Method. 💡 Motivation is what gets you started, discipline is what keeps you going. 💡 Internal motivation affects compliance, mindfulness, and making the right choices. 💡 Building a clear purpose and understanding the...
Apr 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 40
Dr. David Sinclair explains the Sinclair Method, also known as pharmacological extinction, for treating alcoholism. The method involves the use of Naltrexone to block endorphins released when drinking alcohol, weakening the neural pathways associated with alcohol consumption. Extinction is the process of eliminating behaviors that no longer provide reinforcement. The method has been successful in about 80% of alcoholics, but not all types of alcoholism respond to this treatment. Highlights 🍺 Al...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 39
David shares his experience transitioning from AA to the Sinclair Method (TSM) for alcohol addiction. He describes his background, his childhood, and how he found solace in alcohol. David explains the importance of finding relief and quieting his mind. He also discusses his journey through recovery, including his time in AA and his eventual transition to TSM. Highlights David had a background in AA before starting the Sinclair Method. He found relief and confidence in alcohol, using it to mask h...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 38
Hank Rearden shares his success with the Sinclair Method (TSM) and offers tips for others. He emphasizes the importance of alcohol-free (AF) days and low standard drink (SD) extinction sessions to achieve extinction. Highlights Hank Rearden is a prominent moderator on TSM forums and Facebook groups. Hank’s history with alcohol started in his youth and continued into his 40s. He tried traditional groups but found TSM through a TED video. Hank is now dedicated to helping others on their TSM journe...
Apr 05, 2024•54 min•Ep. 37
Rachel shares her testimony about her experience with using Naltrexone and the Sinclair Method to treat her alcohol addiction. She discusses her history with drinking, her previous attempts at sobriety, and her relapse. After discovering the Sinclair Method through online research, she consulted with her doctor and started using Naltrexone. She experienced some side effects initially but noticed a decrease in her alcohol consumption over time. She made adjustments to her lifestyle and social cir...
Mar 29, 2024•22 min•Ep. 36
Ten common mistakes that people make when starting The Sinclair Method using Naltraxone for alcoholism treatment. The method uses pharmacological extinction to undo alcohol dependence on the brain. The mistakes include anticipating that the method won’t work, starting at a full dose of medication, expecting immediate results, not being compliant with the process, using alcohol to cope or chase the buzz, not having meals with the medication or alcohol, drinking hard alcohol, and not adhering to t...
Mar 22, 2024•21 min•Ep. 35
The Sinclair Method (TSM) encourages surrendering to cravings and having compliant drinking sessions with Naltrexone to undo the wiring in the brain that causes alcohol use disorder. Resisting cravings and white-knuckling is not recommended when starting on TSM. Mindfulness and conscious awareness of drinking habits can be helpful during the process. Highlights 🍷 When starting on TSM, it is not advisable to resist cravings or restrict drinking. 🧠 TSM aims to undo the connection between alcohol...
Mar 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 34
Ashley, who had a history of heavy drinking, shares her journey with The Sinclair Method. Despite initial doubts and struggles, she committed to the method and saw progress after 12 months. At 13 months, her drink of choice no longer tasted right, and at 15 months, she declared extinction and no longer enjoyed drinking. After 18 months, she stopped drinking entirely and has been alcohol-free for four months. About Thrive Alcohol Recovery Thrive Alcohol Recovery is a worldwide online alcohol trea...
Mar 08, 2024•43 min•Ep. 33
Learn about alcohol cravings and how the Sinclair Method can help eliminate them. Highlights 🍺 The Sinclair Method helps eliminate alcohol cravings 🌟 The method is effective and easy to use 💊 Medication is used to reduce cravings 💪 The method has been successful in treating alcohol addiction 💡 It offers a new approach to managing cravings 🏥 The method is supported by scientific research 🌍 It is used internationally to help people overcome alcohol addiction About Thrive Alcohol Recovery Th...
Mar 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 32
Here Katie discuss the first 30 days of the Sinclair Method, a treatment for alcoholism using Naltrexone. It explains that it is normal to not see immediate results and highlights the importance of being compliant with taking the medication. Highlights 📌 The first 30 days should focus on getting into the habit of taking the medication before drinking. 📌 Results may not be drastic in the first month, and it can take months or even years to reach extinction. 📌 There may be a honeymoon period wh...
Feb 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 31
Laura shares her experience with The Sinclair Method and achieving extinction using Naltrexone. She started the method about seven years ago and experienced nausea and depression as side effects. Initially, she had to force herself to drink while on the medication, but soon found that she didn’t enjoy alcohol anymore. She hasn’t taken Naltrexone for four years but still drinks occasionally without cravings. Alongside the medication, therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy helped her address the...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 30
This video addresses concerns about the effectiveness of the Sinclair Method for reducing alcohol consumption. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing subtle changes and highlights the need to develop alternative coping mechanisms. Highlights 📌 The Sinclair Method is not 100% effective for everyone, but there are often opportunities for improvement. 📌 Changes in alcohol consumption may be gradual and subtle, but they indicate that the method is working. 📌 Building new coping mechanisms is...
Feb 09, 2024•11 min•Ep. 29
