Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen
118. The Spiritual Path of Recovery with Father Richard Rohr
118. The Spiritual Path of Recovery with Father Richard Rohr
118. The Spiritual Path of Recovery with Father Richard Rohr
Saturday 31st May 2025
Explore the spiritual path to recovery with Father Richard Rohr as he shares insights on addiction, vulnerability, and finding deeper happiness.
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Tommy Rosen
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Union with God and reality is a deeper goal beyond overcoming addiction.
- Vulnerability is essential for growth and transformation.
- Literal interpretations of religious texts can limit spiritual understanding.
- Shame often stems from childhood experiences and impacts recovery.
- Service to others is a core principle in spiritual and recovery traditions.
"Recovery is simply recovery. What's the positive thing we're aiming for? Now those of us from religion would say the goal is union."
In this engaging episode of 'In The Circle', Tommy Rosen, an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and addiction recovery expert, has a captivating conversation with Father Richard Rohr, a renowned Franciscan friar and spiritual teacher. Father Rohr shares his unique perspectives on the spiritual path to recovery, emphasising the importance of union with God and reality as a goal beyond mere abstinence from substances.
The episode explores the notion that everyone is addicted to their own way of thinking, and how overcoming substance addiction is just the first step towards achieving a deeper happiness. Father Rohr discusses the transformative power of vulnerability, suggesting that growth occurs when one is open and humble. He challenges listeners to look beyond literal interpretations of religious texts and to embrace the spiritual meanings that lie beneath.
His reflections on shame, often rooted in childhood experiences, offer a compassionate understanding of its impact on recovery. Tommy Rosen also shares his personal journey through addiction, highlighting the ongoing struggle to find contentment even after overcoming initial addictive behaviours. The dialogue touches on the importance of service to others in spiritual traditions, echoing the core principles of the Twelve Steps.
If you're curious about how spirituality can enhance your recovery journey or want to explore how different religious teachings intersect with addiction recovery, this episode is a thought-provoking listen. It promises to inspire you to reconsider your path and seek deeper connections with yourself and others.