The struggle Podcast EP3 Sony Perlman

Author: Joe Farkas
Published: Sun 09 Mar 2025
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestrugglepod/episodes/The-struggle-Podcast-EP3-Sony-Perlman-e2vqtm5

Sony Perlman is an addiction counselor and therapist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in all types of addictions. He is the Clinical Director of Our Village and is deeply involved with Our Place, a sober living community with over seven locations, where he helps individuals in recovery rebuild their lives through tailored counseling and evidence-based therapies. Additionally, he hosts the podcast BrainStorm with Sony Perlman, His extensive career reflects a deep commitment to aiding addicts in getting back on their feet, a passion that may have been shaped by his own journey as a young addict.

00:00 - Intro

00.48 - About Sony and his field research

06:19 - The bungee cord effect, reaching out to people.

08:30 - Building Internal self esteem.

16:35 - Is addictions a disease?

24:06 - Sex and love addictions.

33:22 - Spirituality of the 12 step program.

38:27 - Are parents at fault?

42:49 - Men vs women

47:17 - Filling the love tank

51:06 - Parenting a child addict/ intervention.

01:07:37 - Narcan