Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with world-renowned mental health and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., to explore the hidden force behind shame.

Dr. Jaffe, author of Unhooked and founder of IGNTD Recovery, shares a revolutionary perspective on recovery that challenges traditional models and focuses on personalization, mental health, and self-understanding rather than stigma and labels.

Together, they unpack how shame silently drives destructive behaviors, impacts relationships, and prevents people from seeking help—and more importantly, how to break free from it.

This conversation offers a compassionate, science-backed, and empowering approach to healing that integrates psychology, personal responsibility, and self-compassion.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How shame contributes to addiction and mental health struggles
• Practical ways to begin healing and reclaim control of your life
• Dr. Jaffe’s “Unhooked” approach to personalized recovery

About Dr. Adi Jaffe:
Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., is a world-renowned expert on mental health, addiction, relationships, and shame. He is the author of Unhooked and the founder of IGNTD Recovery, a Smart Personalized Adaptive Recovery System. Dr. Jaffe previously served as a lecturer in the Psychology Department at UCLA and was the Executive Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive addiction treatment facilities in the country. His mission is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and transform how we understand recovery.

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