Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen
91. Older and Wiser: Aging with Power and Purpose in Recovery with Elena Brower
91. Older and Wiser: Aging with Power and Purpose in Recovery with Elena Brower
91. Older and Wiser: Aging with Power and Purpose in Recovery with Elena Brower
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Join Tommy Rosen and Elena Brower as they discuss aging with purpose in recovery, staying connected, and finding strength through yoga and meditation.
52 minutes
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Author:
Tommy Rosen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Stay connected to oneself and others during challenging times.
- Consistent practice helps remain grounded.
- Recognise societal pressures and find ways to overcome them.
- Find purpose in serving others.
- Understand the concept of inter-being for personal peace.
Continuously remember that you are part of something bigger. You are never, ever alone here.
In this episode of 'In The Circle', Tommy Rosen sits down with Elena Brower, a multifaceted individual who has dedicated her life to inspiring others through yoga, meditation, and her insightful teachings. Elena, a mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, and bestselling author, shares her wisdom on aging with purpose and power in recovery. With 25 years of experience in yoga and meditation, Elena discusses the importance of staying connected to oneself and others, especially during challenging times.
She emphasises the value of consistent practice and how it helps her remain grounded and connected to the world’s suffering without losing herself in it. Elena also opens up about her journey of sobriety and how the support from friends like Tommy played a crucial role even before she got sober. The conversation touches on the societal pressures that make us feel inadequate and the importance of recognising that we are all part of something bigger.
Elena’s teachings encourage us to find purpose in serving others and staying connected to our communities. Tommy and Elena explore the concept of inter-being, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, and how understanding our interconnectedness can bring peace to our minds and the world. Elena’s recent commitment to Buddhist precepts and her candidacy for chaplaincy highlight her continuous journey of personal growth and dedication to helping others.
If you’re looking for inspiration on how to navigate recovery with grace and purpose, this episode is a must-listen. Elena’s heartfelt reflections and practical advice offer a beacon of hope for anyone on their recovery journey. So, tune in and discover how you too can age with power and purpose.