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Mac Miller’s Swimming and Circles: A Legacy of Vulnerability, Growth, and Hope
Sometimes music finds you, at the perfect time. Mac Miller’s Swimming and Circles: A Legacy of Vulnerability, Growth, and HopeMac Miller’s final albums, Swimming (2018) and Circles (2020), redefined his artistic legacy, transforming him from a youthful rap prodigy into a symbol of introspective resilience. Released a month before his tragic death and posthumously completed,…
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Album Review: Dan Sultan (2023) — A Symphony of Sobriety, Redemption, and Raw Authenticity
There’s A Note On My Door, We Don’t Want You around Dan Sultan’s self-titled 2023 album is a masterclass in vulnerability and artistic rebirth. Marking his first full-length release since 2017’s Killer, this record is a deeply personal chronicle of recovery, family, and Indigenous resilience. Produced with longtime collaborator Joel Quartermain, the album weaves soul,…
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Bitcoin’s Parabolic Dance: A Cautionary Tale of Addiction and Financial Euphoria
Bitcoin’s Parabolic Dance: A Cautionary Tale of Addiction and Financial EuphoriaBy Carter Davies for Sober Standard. The Allure of the Curve: When Markets Mirror Addiction Bitcoin’s price trajectory has entered what analysts call a “parabolic phase”—a near-vertical climb where each uptick fuels euphoria, drawing both seasoned investors and vulnerable speculators into its gravitational pull. As…
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Psychedelics, Plant Medicine, and the Fine Line Between Healing and Harm
The Aaron Rodgers documentary hit me sideways. Not just for the football drama, but because it unearthed raw conversations I’d been having with friends clawing their way out of addiction’s grip. Let me tell you about one—a buddy who’d wrestled weed, harder stuff, then prescription meds for 25 years. After a brutal rehab stint, he got…
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The Role of Sound Therapy in Addiction Recovery: Healing Frequencies
Discover how sound therapy uses healing frequencies to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and promote emotional balance in addiction recovery.
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Harnessing Breathwork for Addiction Recovery: The Power of Conscious Breathing
Discover how breathwork can rewire your brain, ease withdrawal symptoms, and support long-term sobriety. Learn science-backed techniques to integrate into your recovery journey.
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