John Giordano
John Giordano
Addictions As A Pathway To God? with best selling author David Essel
Addictions As A Pathway To God? with best selling author David Essel
Addictions As A Pathway To God? with best selling author David Essel
Friday 14th July 2023
Explore addiction recovery with David Essel, discussing innovative treatments, trauma, and mental health strategies for athletes.
32 minutes
informative
inspirational
hopeful
challenging
About this podcast
Author:
John Giordano
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- David Essel shares insights on addiction recovery.
- Innovative treatments like ayahuasca and ketamine are discussed.
- Essel emphasizes the importance of ongoing counseling post-recovery.
- Mental health strategies for athletes are explored.
- Essel's new book offers free resources for recovery.
Never give up. There are no failures, only lessons.
In the recent episode of 'Beat Your Addictions', hosts John Giordano and Scott Jones delve into the intricate world of addiction recovery with their esteemed guest, David Essel. David, a best-selling author and counselor, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, sharing his revolutionary approaches to overcoming addiction. As a prominent figure in the mental health and recovery sector, Essel emphasizes the significant role trauma plays in addictions, echoing the research of Gabor Matei, a renowned expert in addiction recovery.
The discussion moves into innovative treatment methods, including ayahuasca, ibogaine, and ketamine therapies, which are gaining traction in the Bahamas, thanks to Essel's efforts. These treatments, combined with nutrient IVs and micronutrient testing, offer new hope for those battling addictions. Essel also highlights the importance of continuous counseling, advocating for a 52-week program following traditional treatment to ensure sustained recovery. Essel's latest book, 'Permanent Alcohol and Life Recovery', is making waves in the recovery community.
Offered for free on his website, TalkDavid.com, the book provides invaluable insights into achieving lasting recovery. His approach is holistic, addressing gut health, hormonal imbalances, and mental well-being, crucial elements often overlooked in conventional treatments. The episode also touches on mental health strategies for athletes, an area Essel is passionate about. His methods aim to enhance both the mental and physical aspects of an athlete's game, providing them with the tools needed for peak performance.
With heartfelt advice, Essel leaves listeners with encouraging words to face challenges head-on, viewing failures as lessons rather than setbacks. This episode is a treasure trove of information, inspiring those seeking recovery to explore new avenues and embrace the journey to sobriety.