Keys to Maintaining Sobriety: Learning Mindfulness and Understanding Your EmotionsKeys to Maintaining Sobriety: Learning Mindfulness and Understanding Your Emotions
Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health: A Podcast by WAISMANN METHOD® Opioid Treatment Specialists
Uncover the keys to maintaining sobriety with a mindfulness practice and learning to understand your emotions. Emotional reactions can overwhelm us and define us. This is especially true if we are subjected to dangerous and shameful labeling, or...
29:09•29 Jan 2021
Mindfulness and Emotions: The Path to Lasting Sobriety
“The more authentic self inside of us that can say we're going to make it through. We are having the ability to allow them to move in and out of us and feel like we don't have to hop on by, is an immense freedom and really useful when it comes to dealing with any sort of compulsivity.”
Imagine feeling trapped by your emotions, unable to break free from the cycle of addiction. In this episode of 'Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health', Clare Waismann and David Livingston offer a lifeline. They dive into the power of mindfulness and understanding your emotions as essential tools for maintaining sobriety. Clare and David unravel the complex relationship between our feelings and our sense of self, emphasizing how mindfulness can help you observe your emotions without being overwhelmed by them.
They also explore therapeutic approaches to manage compulsive behaviors and highlight the importance of authenticity and self-awareness in the recovery journey. The episode doesn't shy away from discussing the additional challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and addiction, making it a timely resource for those struggling during these tough times.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode provides valuable insights into how mindfulness and emotional awareness can pave the way to a healthier, sober life.
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