Finding Strength in Sobriety: A Wilderness Approach
Episode Overview
Nature can be a powerful tool in recovery, offering grounding and perspective. Community and human connection are essential for healing. Simple acts, like playing pool or being in nature, can be profoundly healing. Therapeutic wilderness programs provide unique opportunities for growth. Embracing simplicity can help build resilience.
"The idea, what makes us strong, is the hundreds of connections that are holding us."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this engaging episode of BrainStorm, host Sony Perlman sits down with seasoned therapist Rabbi Yossi Sirote, who brings a unique approach to healing. Yossi's extensive experience in therapeutic wilderness survival shines through as he discusses the transformative power of nature in recovery. You'll hear about the Yaalozu Wilderness Program, which Yossi founded, and how it provides a space for young men to connect with nature and themselves.
The conversation also touches on the importance of community and human connection, reminiscent of 'the old village,' and how these elements are crucial in the healing process. With a blend of humour and sincerity, Yossi and Sony explore how being part of something larger can ground us in our sobriety journey. They remind us that sometimes the simplest acts, like playing a game of pool or sitting quietly in nature, can be profoundly healing.
This episode is a testament to the power of unconventional therapy and the importance of finding what truly resonates with you on your path to recovery. Are you ready to embrace the wilderness within and around you?