Dexa/Mark Groves

Published Dec 31, 2018

#008: The Myths of Masculinity and Addiction with Ben Goresky

Mark Groves and Ben Goresky delve into the intertwined worlds of addiction and masculinity, dismantling myths and exploring emotional healing. Goresky shares his personal recovery story and insights into codependency and societal norms' impact on male identities, highlighting the need for healthier relationship dynamics.

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- How does Mark Groves transform emotional intelligence into life skills?
  Asked by 85 people
- How did addiction impact his life?
  Asked by 37 people
- What does research say about breaking bad habits?
  Asked by 30 people
- Can you explain more about intergenerational trauma?
  Asked by 30 people
- What is Mark Groves' most insightful relationship advice?
  Asked by 28 people
- Can some people not quit addiction?
  Asked by 25 people
- How can one change unhealthy habits?
  Asked by 20 people
- How to wean off addiction
  Asked by 16 people
- What is the origin of addiction?
  Asked by 12 people
- Why do so many people in the StopGaming subreddit, who are addicts after detoxing, say we can't play video games in moderation if we play for just 1 hour, yet we want to play more and think about the game all day, losing interest in other activities and our motivation? This same thing happened to me, but I want to play while still being interested in my studies.
  Asked by 8 people

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