Jungian psychologist and addiction expert Carder Stout, PhD, sees clients struggling with dependence on alcohol and drugs, sure. But also: dependence on connection, vanity, resentment, love, overthinking. In his new book, We Are All Addicts, Stout posits that any fixation that disconnects you from your innate humanity can be considered addiction.
—Goop.com
These solutions to obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors are unconventional, and previously have been shared exclusively with his patients in therapy...until now. Through exercises, meditations, visualizations and writing, Dr. Stout will demonstrate how to connect deeply to your soul. Readers will not only gain an understanding of the addiction holding them back, but how to overcome it through self-honesty and self-love.
—Bookreporter
Dr. Carder Stout presents readers with a helpful, informative, and inspiring guidebook that everybody can learn something from.
—BookTrib
Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, We Are All Addicts: The Soul's Guide to Kicking Your Compulsions is both a practical and a spiritual self-help guide to liberating oneself from destructive and addictive patterns. . . An excellent guide emphasizing the importance of being honest with oneself and loving oneself, We Are All Addicts is highly recommended.
—Midwest Book Review
For anyone who has ever wanted to explore their own addictive patterns, thoughts, or behaviors, or even just wants a deeper soul connection, this book is definitely worth the read.
—The Hollywood Times
We Are All Addicts is an excellent handbook for self-repair and soul upkeep. Written by a kind, empathetic guide who has been to the peaks and valleys himself.
—Thomas Lennon, New York Times bestselling author of Ronan Boyle, creator and star of Reno 911
We Are All Addicts is both stunning and practical. Stout makes a compelling, inspired, clear and anthemic plea for the power of the soul. All that we have ever needed, is inside of us. This book will awaken your soul, and give you the power to overcome your compulsions and addictions. But even more, it will liberate you from ego, and grant you the courage to live your life from the eternal, potent and omnipresent place of soul.
—Will McCormack, Academy Award winning writer and director of If Anything Happens I Love You
Dr. Carder Stout challenges our perceptions of addiction in this vivid, powerful and timely book. I highly recommend it.
—Carole Radziwill, New York Times bestselling author of What Remains, journalist and TV personality
Dr. Carder Stout artfully deconstructs the meaning of addiction with the use of his own personal story, academic background in psychology, experiences with his patients, and thought provoking questions and exercises for the reader who may have never considered themselves an addict.
—Sarah Brokaw, New York Times bestselling author of Fortytude: Making the Next Decades the Best Years of Your Life -- through the 40s, 50s, and Beyond, psychotherapist
The toxic guilt, crippling embarrassment, and vicious cycle of shame surrounding food addiction? Carder Stout gets it. It’s like he can see me at three in the morning when I’m standing in front of the fridge (ravenous for what – to feel better about myself?). Thank you for writing We Are All Addicts. The advice about healing from within is spot on.
—Stephanie Laska, USA TODAY bestselling author, MEd, creator of DIRTY, LAZY, KETO
Dr. Carder Stout challenges our perceptions of addiction in this vivid, powerful and timely book. I highly recommend it.
—Dr. Ted Wiard Ed.D, LPCC, CGC – Founder of Golden Willow Retreat (an emotional healing center focused on grief and loss), Clinical Director Rio Grande Alcohol and Treatment Program
