Duane Osterlind, LMFT

The Addicted Mind Podcast

Duane Osterlind, LMFT

  • 26: Awaken The Essential Self - Conscious Recovery with TJ Woodward

26: Awaken The Essential Self - Conscious Recovery with TJ Woodward

Friday 2nd February 2018

Discover conscious recovery with TJ Woodward on The Addicted Mind Podcast. Explore how spirituality and addressing false beliefs aid in overcoming addiction.
31 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Healing

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The Addicted Mind Podcast
Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Healing from Within: TJ Woodward's Conscious Recovery Approach

Conscious recovery is a program, if you will, or a modality that helps us get down to the deeper root causes that are driving the addictive behavior and recognize that addiction, in its many different forms, is a solution to something.
Imagine if addiction wasn't seen as a problem, but as a solution to something deeper. That's the revolutionary perspective TJ Woodward brings to the table in this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast. Host Duane Osterlind chats with TJ about 'conscious recovery', a unique method that looks at addiction through a spiritual lens.
TJ, who has been in recovery for over three decades, has spent years developing this approach, which shifts the focus from what's broken to what is whole and perfect within each person. He believes that many who struggle with addiction are dealing with underlying trauma, often from childhood, that hasn't been fully addressed. Rather than viewing clients as damaged, TJ's method encourages seeing them as inherently good and whole.
This episode dives deep into how unlearning core false beliefs and addressing shame can be pivotal in the recovery journey. TJ also discusses the concept of 'spiritual bankruptcy'—the point where the pain of continuing addiction outweighs the fear of beginning recovery. If you're curious about how spirituality can play a vital role in overcoming addiction, or if you're seeking fresh perspectives on recovery, this episode is a must-listen.