Self-Medicating vs. Self-Soothing with Steve Lapuk, LMFT - a podcast by Buck Dodson
from 2021-11-05T19:00
Join me for this thoughtful conversation with psychotherapist, Steve Lapuk, as we discuss his work helping gay men address self-destructive behaviors by understanding the root causes and learning how to soothe ourselves to get our needs met.
Steve and talk about:
- How the trauma of growing up can fuel self-harming behaviors
- How to use the “Hangover Effect” to determine if you’re self-medicating
- What a “manic flight” is and why it drives self-destructive choices
- What you can do to start taking better care of yourself
About Steve Lapuk
Based in Los Angeles, you can find Steve at www.stevelapuk.com.
Resources mentioned
Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men’s Lives by Walt Odets, PhD
About Buck Dodson, Host
Learn more about me and how I help gay men like you live and love well by visiting www.buckdodson.com and following me on Instagram and Facebook.
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