Commune with Jeff Krasno
470. Healing From Addiction: Empowering Individuals and Transforming Society with Dr. Gabor Maté, Russell Brand, and Tommy Rosen
August 8, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Why listen
Three perspectives on addiction — its roots in trauma, a path through the 12 steps, and a breathwork reset.
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In this episode
- Why addiction is a social and trauma problem, not a personal failing
- What Step One of the 12 steps actually asks of you and why it matters
- How spirituality functions as a practical tool for recovery
- A breathwork practice you can use to shift out of the addiction frequency
About this episode
Addiction exists on a spectrum that encompasses anything we crave or avoid. In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté uncovers the essence of trauma and explores one of its physiological manifestations – addiction. Russell Brand shares the 12-steps, explores Step One, and reveals how spiritual practices can lead to profound personal development. Break out of the addiction frequency and practice breathwork with Tommy Rosen.In this episode we cover:
0:05:33 – What is Healing?
0:08:16 – Get Curious
0:12:14 – Addiction as a Social Problem
0:15:11 – A Trauma Informed Society
0:23:57 – The 12 Steps
0:30:24 – The Function of Spirituality
0:32:28 – Step One
0:52:00 – Step One Practice
0:57:11 – Breathwork Practice
1:00:00 – The Addiction Frequency
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