Mary Tilson
Mary Tilson
#114: The Mind-Body Guide to Recovery with Nina Pick
#114: The Mind-Body Guide to Recovery with Nina Pick
#114: The Mind-Body Guide to Recovery with Nina Pick
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Explore somatic therapy in addiction recovery with Nina Pick. Discover holistic healing modalities and the importance of joy in recovery.
60 minutes
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Mary Tilson
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Somatic therapy addresses early relational wounds.
- The 12-step program offers transformative experiences.
- Holistic healing combines various modalities.
- Joy and pleasure are vital in recovery journeys.
- Regulating the nervous system supports healing.
"I think it's really important in the recovery journey to start to tease out those two things—craving and joy."
In this engaging episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, host Mary Tilson introduces listeners to the transformative world of somatic therapy within the realm of addiction recovery. Featuring Nina Pick, a somatic practitioner and author of 'The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps,' this conversation delves deep into the importance of integrating body-based approaches in the recovery process.
With a personal recovery journey that started in 2009, Nina shares her insights on the profound impact of somatic therapy in addressing early relational wounds and trauma. Her work emphasizes how these underlying issues often manifest as addiction symptoms, highlighting the necessity of facing and healing these core experiences. Nina's approach is holistic, drawing from various mind-body modalities such as neuroaffective touch, somatic attachment therapy, integrative somatic trauma therapy, and Reiki.
Her unique perspective enriches the traditional 12-step program, which she credits for its reparative attachment experiences and community support. A key theme of the episode is the integration of joy, sensuality, and pleasure into the recovery journey. Nina argues that these elements are often misjudged within recovery circles due to their association with substance use. However, she stresses their importance in creating a fulfilling life post-addiction, advocating for the separation of craving from the genuine pursuit of joy.
Listeners are invited to explore these concepts further on Nina's website, ninapick.com, where they can find more about her work and the resources she offers. Her book is available both on Amazon and Audible, providing accessible insights into the mind-body connection in recovery. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking a deeper understanding of the interplay between somatic practices and addiction recovery, offering hopeful and informative perspectives that can guide individuals toward a more connected and embodied life.