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Understanding addiction, behavioural change, and the psychology of self-worth does not replace professional support — but it dramatically amplifies it.
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The Inner Work Chronicle
“When people understand their patterns, they gain the power to change them.”
A weekly publication by Shane Meyer covering masterclass sessions, recovery psychology, and the inner work of self-esteem and identity.
Latest Edition 4 April 2026 · Masterclass Series · Self-Esteem
Masterclass in Self-Esteem: The Pathological Critic — Part One
Every person carries an inner monologue. For some it runs quietly in the background. For others it is relentless, cutting, and intimate in its cruelty. McKay and Fanning gave this voice a name: the Pathological Critic.
This edition explores its nature, its disguises, and the damage it does to the architecture of self-esteem — and how recognising it is the beginning of everything.
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“The Critic does not want to help you improve. It wants to ensure you never forget that you are insufficient.”
— The Inner Work Chronicle, April 2026
Edition Two 2026 · Recovery Insights · Addiction Science
Response to: The Power of Addiction & The Addiction to Power — TEDxRio+20
In a TEDx talk that has reached millions, Maté asks the question no one wants to answer: not why is addiction so powerful, but why is the person in so much pain that they need it? This edition examines his core arguments — and where they land in clinical practice.
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“The question is not why the addiction — it is why the pain.”
— Dr. Gabor Maté
More editions published weekly
New masterclass session reports added as the series progresses — check back each week.
Guide · PDF
A practical walk-through of Prochaska’s Transtheoretical Model, adapted for those navigating AOD recovery and their support networks.
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Framework · Printable
Why do we know what we should do, but fail to do it? This resource unpacks the psychological mechanics of behavioural inconsistency.
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Guide · Family
Where is the line between supporting a loved one and inadvertently enabling their continued use? A practical guide for families.
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Workbook · Self-Guided
A structured workbook helping individuals identify triggers, warning signs, coping strategies, and emergency response steps.
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