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You Are Not Powerless — The Real Cause of Addiction with Pax Prentiss

Oct 9, 2026 · 53m

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Traditional recovery tells men that they're permanently broken, but Daniel Weinberg sits down with Passages Malibu CEO Pax Prentiss to challenge that belief. Pax reveals how uncovering the real cause of addiction saved his life after a brutal ten-year battle with heroin. Instead of spending decades managing a lifelong disease, you can heal the unaddressed pain driving the behavior. Pax breaks down the four root triggers behind substance dependency, from unresolved trauma to chemical imbalances. He explains why high-performing men often mask their struggles until their bodies or careers collapse. You'll discover how to draw a firm line between loving support and dangerous enabling for…