„Osoba uzależniona dowiaduje się ostatnia". Anatomia nałogu wg Joanny Flis | FLISolo odc. 1

"Co-dependents dance the same dance as the addict," says Joanna Flis in the premiere episode of the "FLISolo" series. For every addicted person, there are at least two co-dependents – most often loved ones who, without realizing it, fall into the trap of supporting the addiction through mechanisms of control and overprotection. In the premiere episode of the "FlISolo" podcast series, Joanna Flis, psychologist and addiction therapist, tackles myths about addiction, debunking harmful beliefs about a lack of willpower and consciously choosing addiction. "I don't know a single person who consciously chose addiction," says the expert. Addiction is a neurobiological disease that often stems from difficulty regulating emotions – addicts, in situations of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm, turn to substances or compulsive behaviors as a way to cope. Joanna Flis also presents a broader context – addiction is not just about the individual, but the entire system that sustains it. For every addicted person, there are often at least two co-dependents. This episode explores the complexity of the recovery process and demonstrates the crucial importance of working with the emotions of both the addict and their environment. Joanna Flis is a psychotherapist and specialist in addiction and co-dependency therapy. She has extensive experience working with addicts and their families, lectures on addiction, and collaborates with renowned treatment centers in Poland. In the Zwierciadła "FLISolo" podcast series, she shares knowledge that changes the way we look at addiction, introducing listeners to the mechanisms that govern both addicts and their loved ones, often equally entangled in toxic dependencies.