Trade One Addiction for Another !!!????

Most people cringe at the idea of trading one addiction for another. BUT.... What if it was the very thing that set you free?

Let me tell you about a client who took that leap. She had been battling addiction and decided to channel her energy into fitness. She worked out for 90-120 minutes daily, fueled her body with precision, and lived her new routine with such dedication that it inspired me to recommit to my own health goals. A well-meaning therapist cautioned her against becoming “too obsessed and trading one addiction for another.” But here’s the truth: a healthy addiction can save your life.

The Power of Healthy Addiction

I’m a big fan of trading one addiction for another (AND you should fill the seasons of your life with this exact thing)... so much so that I’ve taught it to hundreds of people. During a 30-day webinar course for people planning to do "sober February," I guided the attendees to stop drinking for one month AND do more than just avoid alcohol. They filled their time usually spent...

Thinking of drinking

Drinking

Recovering from drinking (or hangover)

with something that truly mattered. Family. Fitness. Faith. Money. Passion. Whatever it was, I encouraged them to dive in headfirst and see where it led.

Some people jumped into fitness. Others chased new money goals. Many deepened relationships they had neglected. They didn’t just stop drinking; they built new lives around healthy addictions.

And guess what? A year later, many of them still haven’t had another drink... not because they’re “white-knuckling” it, but because alcohol lost its appeal. They’re hooked on something better: the rush of building a life worth waking up for.

Build Momentum, Change Your Life

This isn’t just about ditching one habit or even an addiction. It’s about rewiring your brain. Addiction is one of cycles... craving, planning, using, recovering, and repeating. But what happens when you replace that cycle with something meaningful? The time you spend in destruction becomes time spent in growth.

The results?

You don’t just get sober. You catapult into a new level of living.

Here’s the secret: for a season, healthy addiction is your greatest tool. It builds momentum. It gives you purpose. And it starts a chain reaction that transforms your mind, body, and relationships. This approach isn’t just theory... it’s the foundation of the 1-on-1 outpatient support we offer at Holding Doors.

If you’re tired of trying to “quit” without building something new, let’s talk (it's an ingredient of the secret sauce of real recovery). 

This isn’t about perfection... it’s about progress. And yes, I’ll even invite you to the next “Sober Month Transformation” webinar (don’t worry, it’ll be less messy than the first one!).

You’ve got nothing to lose... except the habits holding you back. Visit holdingdoors.com today and schedule a call. Let’s turn your challenge into your comeback and build a life you love living.