Dan Reeves
Dan Reeves
Ep 363 - The Container Podcast
Ep 363 - The Container Podcast
Ep 363 - The Container Podcast
Sunday 13th July 2025
Explore spiritual growth and authentic relating through recovery practices. Join Dan Reeves and guests for insights and personal stories.
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85 minutes
hopeful
informative
reflective
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Author:
Dan Reeves
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Religion & Spirituality
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- 12-step recovery as a spiritual journey
- The role of community in healing
- Transformative power of authentic relating
- Impact of mindfulness on personal growth
- Sharing stories as a tool for recovery
If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you're not doing something right.
In this episode of the Spiritual Underground Podcast, host Dan Reeves takes listeners on a journey through the depths of spiritual growth and recovery. With years of experience in the 12-step program, Dan shares his insights into how recovery is not just about sobriety but about reclaiming one’s lost self. Joined by guests Jonathan and Si, the episode delves into the transformative power of spiritual practices and community support.
Dan begins by reflecting on his personal journey, emphasizing the endless nature of spiritual growth and the importance of maintaining a balance between diving deep into spirituality and enjoying life's simple pleasures. He highlights the significance of the 'container'—a supportive environment where individuals can explore their spiritual selves, share vulnerabilities, and build lasting connections. Jonathan and Si bring their unique perspectives to the conversation, discussing how adopting spiritual names signifies transformation and new beginnings.
They share their experiences of retreats and gatherings where authentic relating and mindfulness practices foster healing and personal development. The conversation touches on the role of limitations, like Si's story about his dog, in guiding individuals to where they truly need to be. Throughout the episode, the guests and Dan explore the parallels between the 12-step program and other spiritual practices, emphasizing the importance of being present and connecting with others.
They discuss the impact of synchronicities in their lives, how these moments guide them towards spiritual growth, and the importance of community in the recovery process. The episode concludes with a powerful message: recovery is about reclaiming what was lost or stolen, and through this process, individuals can rediscover their true selves. Dan, Jonathan, and Si express gratitude for the opportunity to share their stories and encourage listeners to embrace their own journeys of recovery and spiritual growth.