04/29/2026
What really drives relapse—and what helps prevent it?
On the latest episode of the Recovery Centered Podcast, Dr. Laura Ellick, a clinical psychologist specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and chronic medical conditions, shares how mindset shapes both the development of disorder and the path to recovery.
Drawing from decades of experience in detox units, correctional settings, and medical environments, she explains why relapse is rarely sudden, how trauma and emotional avoidance influence behavior, and how early awareness can change outcomes.
In this episode, we explore:
• The three C’s of recovery: consistency, lack of complacency, and connection
• How trauma and limited coping capacity increase vulnerability
• Why isolation is a common thread across mental health conditions
• The role of emotional regulation and body awareness in preventing relapse
• How mindset—not circumstance—often determines long-term recovery success
Recovery is not a single decision—it’s a process of building awareness, strengthening coping skills, and staying connected.
Listen now.
From Mayhem to Mindset: Rewiring Thought Patterns in Addiction and Recovery