Star Trek and the Circle Method: A Game-Changing Roadmap for Sobriety & Breaking Bad Habits

🎙️ Episode 16 - Star Trek and the Circle Method: A Game-Changing Roadmap for Sobriety & Breaking Bad Habits

In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Licensed Therapist & EMDR specialist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) reveal a practical, battle-tested roadmap to help men break free from addiction, compulsive habits, and self-sabotaging patterns.

Using a simple yet powerful visual framework known as "The Circle Sheet"—borrowed from 12-step traditions and infused with a healthy dose of Star Trek wisdom—Zack walks you through how to create your own personal sobriety plan. Whether you’re battling porn addiction, over-drinking, procrastination, emotional reactivity, or something else, this episode gives you tools that are simple, actionable, and grounded in both science and experience.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• What the Outer, Middle, and Inner Circles mean and how they relate to relapse cycles
• The psychology of triggers (a.k.a. “Yellow Alert”) and how to interrupt them
• How to replace destructive habits with purposeful actions
• Why identifying your personal heroes and values changes your recovery trajectory
• The surprising link between addiction and isolation—and how connection heals

Zack also shares his own method for integrating the "Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)" into your recovery game plan—helping you identify the 2 most effective actions that keep you mentally and emotionally strong.

Oh, and yes… there’s plenty of nerdy Star Trek humor, Photon Torpedoes, and a spontaneous side mission to Comic Con.

🧠 Who This Is For:

• Men struggling with addiction, compulsive behavior, or bad habits
• Husbands, fathers, leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking freedom and clarity
• Fans of Jordan Peterson, Jocko Willink, or Dave Ramsey seeking faith-informed tools for healing
• Anyone curious about how EMDR and 12-step principles can work together for lasting growth

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