Bob Gardner
Bob Gardner
Is Addiction Really A Spiritual Problem?
Is Addiction Really A Spiritual Problem?
Is Addiction Really A Spiritual Problem?
Thursday 18th March 2021
Bob Gardner debunks the myth that addiction is a spiritual problem, offering fresh insights and practical tools for breaking free from limiting beliefs.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction is not inherently a spiritual problem, but rather a result of limiting beliefs and associations
- The history of addiction debunks the modern idea that addiction is a spiritual issue
- Addictive tendencies stem from learned responses to negative feelings
- Dismantling limiting beliefs and associations leads to freedom from addiction
- Retraining the mind and body can lead to a more fulfilling life
Throughout all of history, addiction has never been linked to and associated with a spiritual bankruptcy or decrepitude until most recently in the 1900s. Only then did it become looked at as a spiritual issue that needs a spiritual solution. That doesn't mean beforehand people didn't think that, but in terms of commonly accepted ideas, this notion of it being some spiritual problem, addiction, is a very, very recent phenomenon.
Ever thought addiction was a spiritual failing? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of 'Alive and Free', Bob Gardner dismantles the age-old belief that addiction is rooted in spiritual bankruptcy. Bob takes listeners on a historical journey, revealing that it wasn't until the early 1900s that addiction was even labeled a spiritual problem. Intrigued? You should be. He argues that addictive behaviors are more about limiting beliefs and learned responses to negative emotions than anything else.
This isn't just theory—Bob backs it up with scientific proof that addiction is no more real than Bigfoot. Yep, you read that right. By challenging these outdated notions, Bob empowers listeners to see their addictive tendencies in a new light. Your mind and body aren't broken; they're just operating on outdated software. And guess what? You can upgrade it. Bob also shares some quirky yet effective strategies, like how scrolling through Facebook can actually help you overcome addictive tendencies.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical tools to break free from the chains of limiting beliefs.