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Are you making changes but feeling stuck in your recovery journey? It could be because you're focusing on first-order changes. These are the surface-level adjustments we make \u2013 quitting a substance, changing routines \u2013 but they don't address the root of the problem.\nThat's where second-order change comes in. This is about digging deeper into your anxieties, past traumas, and the underlying beliefs that drive addictive behaviors. It's a transformation, not just a tweak.\nThink of it like this: first-order change is running on a treadmill \u2013 you're moving, but not getting anywhere. Second-order change is taking the exit ramp and finding a new path.\xa0\xa0\nSecond-order change is the key to lasting recovery. So how do you get there? This episode breaks it down and helps you figure out where you might need extra support along the way.\xa0\xa0\n\nDownload: FIRST-ORDER CHANGE VS. SECOND-ORDER CHANGE\nKey Topics\n\n\nWhat first-order change is and why it's important early on\n\nSecond-order change and how it leads to lasting recovery\n\nExamples of each type of change\n\nHow to start that deeper, second-order work\n\nThe value of therapy or coaching for this transformation\n\n\nKey Moments\n\n[00:01:00] \u2013 The treadmill trap: Why some changes feel pointless\n\n[00:03:00] \u2013 Beyond willpower: What if just stopping isn't enough?\n\n[00:05:00] \u2013 Real-world examples to help you identify your type of change\n\n[00:08:00] \u2013\xa0When is enough, enough? How to recognize you need deeper work\n\n[00:10:00] \u2013\xa0The scary (but worthwhile) path to second-order change\n\n[00:14:00] \u2013\xa0"I can see it in them": Signs you've done the deeper work\n\n[00:17:00] \u2013\xa0Your action plan: Next steps for leveling up your recovery\n\n\nFollow and Review:\nWe\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple \u2018+\u2019 in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on\xa0Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\nSupporting Resources:\nIf you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out\xa0Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery Center\nNovusMindfulLife.com\nWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question:\xa0https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind\nDisclaimer\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices