🧠💪Sober Scoop Thursday: 5 TED Talks, Sobriety, and a Mind-Blowing Reality Check—What More Do You Need?

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Here’s what's in store for you today:

• 📰 Judson Brewer: "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit"

• 📰 Alfred Clapp: "Today I Have Hope: Addiction and Recovery"

• 📰 Teri Smith: "Recovering Out Loud"

• 📰 Juanita Lindley: "Holding Space for Healing from Addiction and Recovery"

• 📰 Scott McFadden: "Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope"

1️⃣ Judson Brewer: "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit"

Ever feel like your brain is stuck on autopilot when it comes to bad habits? Dr. Judson Brewer has a trick up his sleeve—mindfulness! In his TED Talk, A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit, Brewer explains how our brains love rewards (hello, cookies and doom-scrolling). But the secret to breaking a bad habit? Pay attention to it!

Instead of just resisting that urge to snack, smoke, or scroll, get curious. How does it actually feel? Is it really as good as your brain says? (Spoiler: Probably not.) When we become mindful of our habits, we start to see them for what they really are—temporary cravings, not life necessities.

So next time your brain whispers just one more bite, one more episode, take a deep breath, get curious, and outsmart it. Mindfulness: 1, Bad Habits: 0. 🏆

2️⃣ Alfred Clapp: "Today I Have Hope: Addiction and Recovery"

Alfred Clapp knows what it’s like to be stuck in the lonely bubble of addiction. At one point, it felt easier to keep the world at arm’s length than to face it head-on. But here’s the twist—recovery isn’t a solo mission. In his talk, Clapp shares how choosing connection over isolation changed everything. He learned that each day presents a choice: stay in the shadows or step into the light with others by your side. Spoiler alert—choosing connection wins every time!

With humor and heart, Clapp shows that building relationships isn’t just a nice bonus in recovery—it’s the secret sauce. Friendships, support groups, even awkward small talk at the coffee shop—all of it helps break the cycle of loneliness and keep hope alive. So if you’re feeling stuck, take it from Clapp: today, you have hope—and people ready to walk this journey with you.

3️⃣Teri Smith: "Recovering Out Loud"

Teri Smith knows that addiction loves secrecy—it thrives in the dark like a monster under the bed. But guess what? Monsters hate the light. That’s why she’s all about recovering out loud. In her powerful talk, Teri shares how a simple conversation with a stranger changed everything. Instead of hiding her struggles, she started talking about them, and suddenly, shame had nowhere to hide.

She believes that everyone is recovering from something—whether it’s addiction, self-doubt, or an unhealthy obsession with reality TV (no judgment). By sharing our experiences, we help others feel less alone, and most importantly, we stop feeding the monsters that hold us back.

Teri’s message is clear: Speak up, share your story, and turn your past struggles into someone else’s survival guide. Because the more we shine a light on recovery, the more we remind each other that healing is possible—and monsters are no match for hope.

4️⃣Juanita Lindley: "Holding Space for Healing from Addiction and Recovery"

Juanita Lindley knows that recovery isn’t just about quitting—it’s about healing, growing, and taking back your life like a boss. In her talk, she dives into the messy, magical process of self-reclamation, showing that healing from addiction isn’t just about saying “no” to bad habits—it’s about saying “YES” to yourself.

She also calls out the outdated norms that make recovery feel like a lonely road and flips the script. Sobriety isn’t about missing out—it’s about leveling up! By breaking the stigma around addiction and trauma, Juanita reminds us that healing isn’t just possible; it’s powerful.

So, if you’re on a recovery journey (or just cheering someone on), her message is clear: hold space for healing, own your story, and step into the best version of YOU. Because at the end of the day, recovery isn’t just about surviving—it’s about thriving.

5️⃣Scott McFadden: "Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope"

Scott McFadden knows addiction from the inside out—literally. As a Licensed Addictions Counselor, he helps people recover, but once upon a time, he was the one who needed saving. In his talk, he shares his own battle with heroin addiction, the weight of stigma, and how society often treats addiction like a shameful secret instead of a medical condition. Spoiler alert: shame doesn’t cure addiction—hope and support do!

McFadden shines a light on how labels and judgment keep people stuck, but recovery is possible when we replace stigma with understanding. His message? Addiction doesn’t define you, and no one is too far gone to turn things around. With honesty, wisdom, and a dose of tough love, he proves that recovery isn’t just about quitting drugs—it’s about reclaiming your life. So if you’re struggling, don’t let shame win. There’s always hope, and you are never alone!