The Role of Mindfulness in Recovery from Eating Disorders and Substance Use, with Maureen and Josh WhiteThe Role of Mindfulness in Recovery from Eating Disorders and Substance Use, with Maureen and Josh White
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Josh White discusses how mindfulness aids recovery from eating disorders and substance use at Red Mountain Sedona.
43:36•5 Oct 2023
Mindfulness and Recovery: Insights from Red Mountain Sedona
Episode Overview
- Josh White shares his personal journey and the comprehensive approach at Red Mountain Sedona
- Integration of mindfulness with traditional therapies to support sustainable substance-free living
- Insights into the challenges young people face and the importance of mindfulness in their recovery
- The power of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in healing from eating disorders and substance use
- A unique perspective on the need for a holistic approach to recovery
“Young people have a developmental task, which is called differentiation, which is to establish a separate identity outside of you. So whatever you think is happening, it is, and it's worse. So that's first rule. Second thing is, in 25 years in behavioral health, I have never once had an individual or a family say to me, you know, I think we came to you too soon.”
Imagine sitting under the Arizona sun, surrounded by the red rock cliffs of Sedona, meditating with a zen master. This is the scene at Red Mountain Sedona, an independent living program where young adults learn to integrate mindfulness with traditional therapies to support a substance-free life. In this episode, Brenda Zane chats with Josh White, the founder of Red Mountain Sedona, who brings a wealth of experience as a clinical mental health counselor and certified group psychotherapist.
Josh shares his personal journey and explains how mindfulness can be a powerful tool in recovery from both eating disorders and substance use. He describes how mindfulness helps individuals step outside their cravings and impulses, observe them without judgment, and ultimately let them pass. The conversation also touches on how today's youth respond to mindfulness practices and the broader context of addiction.
If you're curious about how mindfulness can aid in recovery and want to hear about a holistic approach that combines traditional and modern therapies, this episode offers valuable insights and real-life applications.
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