Brain’s “Commander in Chief” & Addiction
Why is it so hard to make the right decision when your brain is screaming at you to do something else?
In this short from The Chris & Mike Show, Coach Keith Dorscht talks about the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain he describes as our “commander in chief.” It plays an important role in judgment, impulse control, emotional regulation, and our ability to think beyond what feels good right now.
The conversation takes that idea directly into addiction and recovery. Chris, Mike, and Coach Keith discuss why addiction can become much more complicated than simply telling someone to “make better choices.” When immediate reward is competing against long term consequences, self control and the ability to delay gratification become incredibly important.
Mike connects the discussion to his own experiences with sobriety and rebuilding his life, while Coach Keith explains why healthy relationships, connection, joy, and the right kinds of input can be so valuable when someone is trying to change deeply established patterns.
Recovery isn't just about saying NO to something.
It's also about building a life where your brain has something worth saying YES to.
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