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b"Today, we're digging into the hidden dependencies that creep in and keep us from the good things we need. The New Year tends to be a time of hope. We sense the possibility of change and are energized to set goals. But so often we move forward without first addressing the hidden dependencies that thwart our best efforts.\\xa0\\n\\nHere's what we discuss in today's episode:\\n\\n1. Why we all need to \\u201cdetox\\u201d from time to time\\n\\n2. Examples of \\u201cgood things\\u201d we can start to depend on in unhealthy ways\\xa0\\n\\n3. The role of pleasure, comfort, and healthy escape\\n\\n4. The essential question to ask yourself before you consider introducing any change\\xa0\\n\\n5. What I learned by going offline for 6 weeks\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors: \\xa0\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp \\u2014Go to\\xa0www.betterhelp.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 10% off your first month! \\xa0\\n\\nOrganifi \\u2014Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today!\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0Sign up for The Best of You Book Club launching January 9th.\\n\\nGet 2 books free + free shipping when you buy 3.\\xa0\\n\\nFind a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here\\n\\n\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\xa0\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\n\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"