Ep274 – Spiritual Curiosity with David Bird
Ep274 – Spiritual Curiosity with David Bird

Untoxicated Podcast

David Bird is a spiritual explorer with stories to tell about the hopelessness and lack of control of addiction, and the peace and freedom of knowing everything is going to be OK. Through major health scares and a variety of addictive substances,

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Untoxicated Podcast

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Sheri and Matt Salis just wanted a normal life – normal marriage, normal careers, a normal house and happy kids. Instead, they lived a life of lies and terror as they struggled with Matt’s alcoholism. While their experience sounds rare, with over 15 millions problem drinkers in America, their alcoholic marriage was all too normal. Matt has been writing about their experiences in alcoholism and recovery for years. On the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt talk about it, too. No subjects are off limits as the couple discusses the trauma of active addiction, the pain of early recovery, the destruction and rebuilding of trust, and the impact on their intimate relationship. If you love an alcoholic, the disease will terrorize your relationship. We hope you’ll listen and find healing in our shared stories. For more support from Sheri and Matt, check out their Echoes of Recovery program providing connection and healing for the loved ones of alcoholics.

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Finding Peace: David Bird's Spiritual Journey Through Addiction

Episode Overview

Spirituality can significantly impact recovery from addiction.
Respect and openness are crucial in recovery groups.
Health scares can profoundly influence one's spiritual journey.
Experiences like silent retreats can offer deep introspection.
Maintaining spirituality amidst addiction is challenging but rewarding.

“The best definition for addiction I've ever heard is the inability for one to be fully present in your own life”

David Bird returns to the Untoxicated Podcast to share his profound journey through addiction and spirituality. Matt and Sheri Salis, the hosts, engage David in a deep conversation about the intersection of spirituality and addiction. David's story is one of resilience and curiosity. He opens up about his early years, growing up in a religious household, and how he drifted away from spirituality during his teenage years as he battled addiction.

His journey took him through various rehabs and even a silent retreat with monks, which profoundly impacted his spiritual outlook. David discusses the challenges of maintaining spirituality amidst addiction and how finding peace and freedom in spirituality helped him cope with life's hardships, including major health scares within his family. He emphasises the importance of respect and openness in spiritual exploration, particularly in recovery groups.

The episode is filled with heartfelt anecdotes and reflections that highlight the transformative power of spirituality in overcoming addiction. If you're seeking a blend of spiritual wisdom and practical advice on sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.

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