Matt Shedd
Matt Shedd
A Nonviolent Approach to Addiction with Matt Shedd, MA
A Nonviolent Approach to Addiction with Matt Shedd, MA
A Nonviolent Approach to Addiction with Matt Shedd, MA
Friday 9th July 2021
Matt Shedd explores a nonviolent approach to addiction recovery, emphasizing community and self-acceptance over force and punishment.
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Matt Shedd
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Nonviolence in Recovery: Matt Shedd’s Take on Healing from Addiction
If addiction is a process characterized by a state of violence toward oneself and others, perhaps the way to recovery is nonviolent.
What if the key to overcoming addiction isn't about battling yourself but about laying down your arms? In this episode, Matt Shedd explores a nonviolent approach to addiction recovery, suggesting that true change comes not from force or punishment but from understanding and community. Drawing on the wisdom of the Big Book of A.A., the research of Dr.
Judson Brewer and Brené Brown, and the teachings of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., Matt paints a picture of recovery that’s grounded in compassion and connection. He argues that addiction is a form of violence against oneself and others, and that breaking free involves disarming these harmful defense mechanisms. By embracing mindfulness and the principles of 12 Step Recovery, individuals can find a new power rooted in community rather than isolation.
Matt’s insights are a call to evaluate whether our coping strategies are truly serving us or just perpetuating harm. By letting go of what no longer works, we open ourselves up to genuine self-acceptance and a deeper connection with those around us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on recovery, one that’s as gentle as it is powerful.