Love Your Brain with Eric and Dave

12/07/2025

In the final episode of this three-part series, Eric and Dave bring it all together—exploring life beyond recovery, why some never reach it, and what real change looks like for addicts and their loved ones.

In this final installment, Eric and Dave explore what happens after recovery and what it means when someone never finds it. They discuss the Jellinek Curve, the nature of rock bottom, and how addiction can be both a solution and a problem to the addict. They discuss recovery paths outside of the twe...

03/06/2025

In this episode, Dave and Eric are joined by their beloved friend Peggy for a deep, joyful conversation on spirituality, recovery, and creativity. They dive into daily practices, the power of prayer and meditation, and Peggy’s transformative morning journey in a realm she calls “Archive.” Together, they explore how her law practice mirrors her healing, how channeling fuels creativity, and how language both reveals and limits the sacred.

In this episode Dave and Eric are joined by their dear friend Peggy for a rich, heartfelt conversation full of laughter, depth, and old friendship. They reflect on spiritual connections, daily practices, and how recovery is a path for everyone. Peggy shares about her powerful morning journey work in...

23/05/2025

The second part of our addiction series dives into family culture, social pressures, and some brain science behind high-risk behaviors. We unpack the impact of phone attachment, cultural influences, loss of control, and how addiction rewires the brain.

06/05/2025

We welcome our first guest, Nathan Griffiths. Nate is a very talented young musician on his way to music school. During our conversation we explore the creative process, the magic of live versus studio performance, and what it means to enter “the zone” where ego and time disappear. The conversation expands into themes of true self-expression, the challenges of screen addiction and social media, and the potential risks of artificial intelligence.

We welcome our first guest, Nathan Griffiths. Nate is a very talented young musician on his way to music school. During our conversation we explore the creative process, the magic of live versus studio performance, and what it means to enter “the zone” where ego and time disappear. The conversat...

06/04/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

We’re launching a powerful three-part series on Addiction. If you’re curious about the inner workings of addiction and eager to gain deeper insights, this series is for you. Join us as we explore the many facets of addiction and offer valuable perspectives for anyone interested in understanding this complex topic.

Tune in and follow along for all three episodes!

Eric and Dave kick off a three-part series on addiction by exploring how and why we get addicted, how tolerance develops, and the influence of family, culture, and personal expectations. They look at addiction beyond substances, including social media, and examine the defense mechanisms that keep us...

06/03/2025

Intro

04/03/2025

Episode #1

Welcome to Love Your Brain with Eric and Dave! We meet Eric and Dave as they dive into the brain, the mind, and how we interact with the everyday world around us.

Welcome to Love Your Brain with Eric and Dave! We meet Eric and Dave as they dive into the brain, the mind, and how we interact with the everyday world around us.