Episode - 141 The Spiritual Awakening in Recovery
Episode - 141 The Spiritual Awakening in Recovery

Recovery Is Possible

Developing your spiritual life in recovery is essential, but how do we do that? What does that mean? In this episode, Aparna Sain and I discuss the importance of developing a spiritual foundation in your life and how this can be integrated into recov...

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32:00•30 Jul 2023

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Finding Balance: Spiritual Growth and Recovery with Aparna Sain

Episode Overview

Developing a spiritual foundation in recovery and integrating mindfulness practices are crucial for sustained recovery
The role of acceptance, gratitude, and discipline in maintaining equilibrium in the recovery journey
Misconceptions about addiction and the significance of listening to others with experience
The interplay between mental and physical aspects of addiction and the challenges of denial
Insights into sustaining long-term recovery and the essential elements for a successful recovery journey

“Listen to others that have had experience, right? Every other aspect of our lives, we learn from others. Addiction is the disease that tells you that you don't have it. It's mental and physical, and the denial won't let you see what's painfully obvious to others.”

How do you build a spiritual life while navigating recovery? Michael Van Meter, host of 'Recovery Is Possible', teams up with Aparna Sain, the voice behind 'Mindful Nation', to tackle this very question. Michael, who has worn many hats from military pilot to FBI agent, now dedicates his life to addiction recovery. In this episode, he and Aparna dive into the role of spirituality in maintaining sobriety.

They explore how acceptance, gratitude, and discipline can create a strong foundation for long-term recovery. The duo also busts common myths about addiction and highlights how spiritual practices can help keep life's chaos in check. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt support. Tune in to discover how integrating mindfulness and spirituality can be a game-changer in the quest for balance and healing.

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