Addiction is a complex process that changes a person’s physiology and psychology. What are some of the biological and environmental factors that affect addiction and recovery? In this conversation with Shane Mayson, we delve deep into the complex underpinnings of addiction and the long road to recovery. Shane shares his deeply personal journey from addict to recovery coach along with several tipsto break persistent cognitive loops. Tune in to this educational and deeply human episode. Over two episodes, Shane will deepen your understanding of the lived experience of addiction.

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Shane Mayson is a seasoned professional with over four decades of experience in the hospitality industry. As a former restaurateur, Shane built and operated successful dining establishments known for their exceptional service and welcoming environments. Now, he has transitioned his passion for service into a new calling as a Coach, specializing in sobriety and recovery.

With 21 years of personal sobriety, Shane brings not only lived experience but also deep empathy and insight into the challenges of addiction and the transformative journey of recovery. His coaching approach is grounded, compassionate, and purpose-driven, helping individuals build sustainable, fulfilling lives free from substance use. Shane is committed to guiding others with honesty, accountability, and hope—core values that have shaped both his personal and professional evolution.

Contact him via: shane@steadfast-support.com

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Dr. Jaya Viswanathan is a neuroscientist, author, and artist born and raised in India. She earned an engineering degree, a Master’s in neuroscience, and a Doctorate in cognitive neuroscience. Since her post-doctoral fellowship, she continues to deepen her neuroscientific expertise as a contractor at the National Institutes of Health. She was inspired to illustrate and write Baby Senses: A Sensory Neuroscience Primer for All Ages to convey complex scientific concepts through art and whimsy in terms of sensory “superpowers”. She has been interviewed on written, audio/podcasts, and video platforms where she makes neuroscience accessible to lay audiences. Tune intoher podcast “Know Brainer” and other projects through which she disseminates science via ⁠https://babysensesbook.com/⁠.