Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
200: Finding Your Breath and Igniting Your Fire with Michelle Hillier
200: Finding Your Breath and Igniting Your Fire with Michelle Hillier
200: Finding Your Breath and Igniting Your Fire with Michelle Hillier
Monday 26th September 2022
Discover how breathwork and mindfulness can ignite your inner fire. Join Duane and Michelle Hillier as they discuss recovery and personal transformation.
42 minutes
hopeful
informative
transformative
supportive
authentic
About this podcast
Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Michelle Hillier shares her journey through addiction and recovery.
- The role of breathwork and mindfulness in healing.
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal growth.
- Using yoga and movement as tools for recovery.
- Finding authenticity and connection to one's true self.
There's lots of power in one breath. Never forget that.
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind interviews Michelle Hillier, founder of the wellness program Breath and Fire. Michelle shares her powerful journey through recovery from alcohol addiction, exacerbated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. She recounts how the pandemic pushed her to a breaking point, leading her to seek support and ultimately transform her life. Michelle discusses the pivotal role of breathwork, mindfulness, and yoga in her recovery process.
These practices not only helped her cope with the trauma and stress associated with addiction but also enabled her to reconnect with her authentic self. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance—igniting one's inner fire while also taking the time to breathe and be present. Throughout the conversation, Michelle shares insights into how community and support systems, such as recovery groups and wellness programs, are essential for overcoming addiction.
She reflects on the societal pressures and environments that contributed to her drinking habits, such as social groups that normalized alcohol consumption. Michelle's story is one of hope and transformation. Having achieved over a year of sobriety, she now dedicates her life to helping others on their own paths to recovery. Through her Breath and Fire program, she offers workshops and keynote speaking engagements to inspire and educate diverse audiences.
The episode concludes with a reminder of the power of a single breath, as Michelle leads Duane and listeners in a brief breathing exercise. This moment encapsulates the essence of her message: that mindfulness and self-care are vital components of a fulfilling and sober life.