Tommy Rosen

In The Circle

Tommy Rosen

  • 31. Moderation versus Zero Tolerance in Food Recovery

31. Moderation versus Zero Tolerance in Food Recovery

Tuesday 12th September 2023

Tommy Rosen and Ruth explore food recovery, emphasizing compassion and understanding in 'In The Circle'. Discover how food choices impact recovery.
38 minutes
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In The Circle
Author:
Tommy Rosen
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Balancing Acts: Ruth's Story of Food Recovery and Compassion

Episode Overview

  • Ruth's inquiry sparks an exploration of compassion, empathy, and understanding in recovery
  • The episode emphasizes the unique and personal nature of recovery journeys
  • Insights into the crucial relationship between food, recovery, and overall health are shared
  • Listeners are encouraged to approach recovery with empathy and a flexible, understanding mindset
  • Tommy Rosen highlights the importance of recognizing the individuality of recovery paths
Different people need different things at different times. The direct and quick answer to your inquiry, am I doing people a disservice by sharing what my experience has been? We never do a disservice by sharing our truth and our experience with someone as long as there's one caveat to that statement.
How do you find balance in a world full of temptations? In this episode of 'In The Circle', Tommy Rosen sits down with Ruth, who opens up about her journey through food addiction. Ruth wonders if discussing her ability to eat certain foods in moderation might unintentionally affect others in their recovery. Tommy reassures her that sharing personal truths is never a disservice, but it’s crucial to be mindful of where others are on their own paths.
Ruth’s candid recounting of her struggles with emotional eating, overindulgence, and codependency highlights the complex relationship many of us have with food. Tommy dives into why recovery isn’t a static destination but an evolving process that requires compassion and understanding. The episode emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to food, stressing how our dietary choices can influence our emotions, thoughts, and actions.
If you’re curious about finding your own path to a healthier relationship with food, this conversation offers valuable insights and encourages empathy and flexibility in recovery.