93: How To Calm your Nervous System and Build Resilience When Urges Hit In Addiction

93: How To Calm your Nervous System and Build Resilience When Urges Hit In Addiction

7:39 Jan 14, 2026
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What if the reason you keep relapsing isn’t lack of willpower—but that you’ve never trained your body how to pause?In this Gritty Wednesday episode, Jason breaks down how addictive behaviors get wired into the autonomic nervous system—and why thinking your way out of urges rarely works. In this episode, you’ll learn:How to stop and pause when urges hitHow to choose self-loveHow to live a life you can be proud ofJason introduces cold exposure as a practical tool for hacking the nervous system—teaching your body how to stay calm under stress so you can access choice again when urges arise.Listen now to learn how deliberate action rewires the nervous system and restores your ability to choose self-respect over destruction.New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning More from Sacred Grit:Book a free consultation call with JasonJoin the Movement! Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.comThe podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.
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