Addiction comes in many forms — and not all of them look destructive at first glance. In this episode, Marcel and Daniel open up about their own struggles with addiction, both obvious and subtle, and how they’ve replaced old patterns with new “healthy” ones. But is constant replacement true healing? They explore the tension between obsession and discipline, what it means to be truly free from compulsive behavior, and why learning to sit in silence might be the ultimate unlock for your personal growth.
🕐 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Funny catch-up & framing the topic
02:20 “Addicted” to growth or just evolving?
06:10 The trap of replacing one addiction with another
12:45 Why stillness matters more than we think
17:20 Is therapy still therapy if you’re avoiding pain?
21:05 Projecting vs. living who we really are
24:10 Boredom, silence, and what we avoid
27:55 When “healthy” habits become harmful
32:20 Can you just sit with yourself?
38:00 Outro – Learning to be present without noise
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— Marcel & Dan