Rethinking Addiction And Mental Health With Dr. Adi Jaffe
Sat Feb 07 2026
In today's conversation, we connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe, a #1 best-selling author and nationally recognized expert on transformation and communication – especially in times of deep crisis. As the author of groundbreaking works like The Abstinence Myth and Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever, Dr. Jaffe's mission is both simple and radical: to help people overcome addiction and life challenges without shame, judgment, or rigid rules…
Dr. Jaffe's work spans mental health, addiction, relationships, and professional identity, supporting individuals navigating personal, career, and emotional crises. He spent nearly a decade as a lecturer in UCLA's Psychology Department and served as Executive Director and Co-Founder of one of the country's most progressive mental health treatment centers before founding IGNTD.
Through IGNTD, Dr. Jaffe is reshaping how we understand and address mental health by helping people move beyond shame, reconnect with purpose and joy, and build lives rooted in fulfillment — for themselves and those around them.
This discussion outlines:
How anxiety and mental health challenges have evolved in recent years.
The psychological impact of technology on modern life.
How to navigate conflict in healthier, more constructive ways, and how substances can interfere with that process.
The importance of reframing the conventional ideals of addiction.
Want to follow along with Dr. Jaffe and his work? Click here now!
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
Keep up with Dr. Adi Jaffe socials here:
X: https://x.com/DrAdiJaffe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradijaffe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradijaffe/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradijaffe
🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach for Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, or Rules – A compassionate, modern perspective on recovery that focuses on healing and progress without rigid rules or guilt.
👉 Get it here
📘 Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever – A powerful guide designed to help break addictive patterns, rebuild self-control, and create long-term change.
👉 Check it out
📙 In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction – A deeply human, insightful look at addiction, trauma, and the complex realities behind substance use and recovery.
👉 Explore it here
📕 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – A transformative resource on how trauma affects the body and brain — and how healing and resilience are possible.
👉 Discover it here
📗 The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business – A fascinating exploration of how habits are formed, how they shape behavior, and how to change them for better results.
👉 See it here
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In today's conversation, we connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe, a #1 best-selling author and nationally recognized expert on transformation and communication – especially in times of deep crisis. As the author of groundbreaking works like The Abstinence Myth and Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever, Dr. Jaffe's mission is both simple and radical: to help people overcome addiction and life challenges without shame, judgment, or rigid rules… Dr. Jaffe's work spans mental health, addiction, relationships, and professional identity, supporting individuals navigating personal, career, and emotional crises. He spent nearly a decade as a lecturer in UCLA's Psychology Department and served as Executive Director and Co-Founder of one of the country's most progressive mental health treatment centers before founding IGNTD. Through IGNTD, Dr. Jaffe is reshaping how we understand and address mental health by helping people move beyond shame, reconnect with purpose and joy, and build lives rooted in fulfillment — for themselves and those around them. This discussion outlines: How anxiety and mental health challenges have evolved in recent years. The psychological impact of technology on modern life. How to navigate conflict in healthier, more constructive ways, and how substances can interfere with that process. The importance of reframing the conventional ideals of addiction. Want to follow along with Dr. Jaffe and his work? Click here now! 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Keep up with Dr. Adi Jaffe socials here: X: https://x.com/DrAdiJaffe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradijaffe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradijaffe/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradijaffe 🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode 📖 The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach for Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, or Rules – A compassionate, modern perspective on recovery that focuses on healing and progress without rigid rules or guilt. 👉 Get it here 📘 Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever – A powerful guide designed to help break addictive patterns, rebuild self-control, and create long-term change. 👉 Check it out 📙 In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction – A deeply human, insightful look at addiction, trauma, and the complex realities behind substance use and recovery. 👉 Explore it here 📕 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – A transformative resource on how trauma affects the body and brain — and how healing and resilience are possible. 👉 Discover it here 📗 The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business – A fascinating exploration of how habits are formed, how they shape behavior, and how to change them for better results. 👉 See it here Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you!