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From 13 Felonies to Freedom: Addiction, Shame & Rebuilding Your Life | Dr. Adi Jaffe

What does it take to completely rebuild your life from the ground up after a SWAT team arrest, 13 felony counts, and facing 20 years in prison?


In this raw and powerful episode of The Resilient Mind Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Adi Jaffe — psychologist, addiction expert, and author of Unhooked — a man who went from a $300–$400 a day drug habit and nine felonies on his record to owning multiple businesses, writing books, and helping thousands of people break free from addiction and shame.



This isn't just a story about hitting rock bottom. It's a masterclass on what it actually takes to climb back up — one small decision at a time.



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