Escaping Pain
Ben Goresky opens up about his journey of addiction, emphasizing that it's not just about substances but also about escaping pain and trauma. Mark Groves and Ben discuss how addictions can take various forms, from masturbation to shopping, and how society often overlooks socially acceptable addictions. They delve into Ben's personal experiences growing up in an unsafe environment and the lasting impact it had on him.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
#008: The Myths of Masculinity and Addiction with Ben Goresky
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How did addiction impact Ben Goresky's life in the episode #008: The Myths of Masculinity and Addiction with Ben Goresky and the clip Escaping Pain?
How does the trauma from my childhood, where my father tortured and abandoned my mother and me, relate to developing awareness of oneself and questioning personal beliefs as discussed in the episode #008: The Myths of Masculinity and Addiction with Ben Goresky and the clip Childhood Trauma, Escapes?
How does the trauma from my childhood, where my father tortured and abandoned my mother and me, relate to developing awareness of oneself and questioning personal beliefs as discussed in the episode #008: The Myths of Masculinity and Addiction with Ben Goresky and the clip Childhood Trauma, Escapes?