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Episode 23: Hyper Sensitive? The Secret to Reframe Emotional Vulnerability to Heal From Addiction

What if the trait you’ve spent years hiding could actually be your greatest strength?

In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs shares how hypersensitivity—often seen as a flaw—can become a powerful tool for healing, empathy, and connection. Through his own story of addiction and recovery, Jason shows how emotional sensitivity is not a weakness to overcome but a superpower to embrace.

Highlights include:

• Why sensitivity often leads to perfectionism and people-pleasing
• How addiction is less about rebellion and more about seeking relief
• The “allergy analogy” that reframes addiction without shame or judgment
• Reflection questions for families to better understand what addiction solves for their loved one—and for themselves

Jason’s journey is a reminder that recovery begins with honesty, not perfection. If you or your family have ever felt “too sensitive,” this episode will help you see that the very thing you’ve been running from might be the key to lasting transformation.

📘 For deeper insights, check out Jason’s book Unhooked on Audible or Amazon.

🌐 Learn more at brickhouserecovery.com.

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Episode 22: “What Hooked Him?” The Hidden Moment That Starts the Addiction Spiral

What if the addiction didn’t start with a party, a choice, or even curiosity—but with a moment his brain responded differently than yours would have?

In this raw and eye-opening episode, Jason Coombs breaks down “the hook”—the invisible turning point when substance use becomes something much more powerful and dangerous. He opens up about his own experience, the voice inside that addicts wrestle with, and why some people can walk away after using… while others get trapped instantly.

Whether you’re a mother, spouse, or loved one desperate to understand what happened to him, this episode will give you a new lens. You’ll learn:

• What “the hook” actually is—and why it’s not about willpower
• The internal battle between the addict voice and the rational mind
• How mental health issues like ADHD and anxiety make addiction more likely
• Why some people spiral faster—and how to spot the signs early
• How empathy (not enabling) becomes the turning point for healing

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What happened to him?”—this is your answer.

Featuring tools and insights from Jason’s book Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover, and his work at Brick House Recovery.

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Listen now, and share with someone who feels lost and alone in their loved one’s addiction.

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When addiction takes hold of someone you love, it can feel like your whole life is consumed with fear, anxiety, and constant exhaustion. In this episode, Jason Coombs shares how one simple but powerful tool—a daily affirmation—can transform the way you respond to the chaos of addiction in your family.

Drawing from his own journey through depression during his wife’s cancer battle, Jason reveals how morning routines and affirmations helped him rebuild resilience, restore peace, and show up differently for the people he loves. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, or family member walking alongside an addicted loved one, these practices can help you reclaim your strength and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• [00:30] The Miracle Morning framework for rising above daily challenges
• [04:44] The SAVERS method: six daily practices for mental wellness
• [08:08] How the Ideal Life Vision Course reshaped Jason’s future
• [14:24] Seven affirmations for seven days of intentional living
• [17:29] The meta-affirmation: I am healing
• [18:02] A question that will change how you speak to yourself
• [20:32] Understanding “Genshai” — never making anyone feel small (including yourself)
• [22:49] How to receive compliments with gratitude instead of deflection
• [25:32] Why authentic communication builds trust with addicted loved ones

Practical Takeaways for Families:

• Start small: 10 minutes of silence, affirmations, or journaling each morning
• Use the seven-day affirmation framework to reset your mindset
• Try the mirror exercise to shift your self-talk
• Practice Genshai—treat yourself and others in ways that never make anyone feel small

Even when your loved one isn’t ready for recovery, you can find healing, peace, and strength for yourself. As Jason reminds us: “The future is bright and beautiful when we commit to daily practices that align us with our highest selves.”

📘 Grab Jason’s book Unhooked at https://a.co/d/c357XBz

www.brickhouserecovery.com for more tools and resources.

📖 Explore Dan McCormick’s book and affirmation framework at affirmiam.com.

🎓 Register for Jason’s free web class at www.livunhooked.com to learn how to break free from the cycle of addiction in your family

Register for Live UNHOOKED to reclaim your clarity, your strength, and your sanity starting today!

JOIN the next FREE Webclass at liveunhooked.com
For more information on treatment services, check out brickhouserecovery.com