Healing Addiction Through Self-Love: Kenneth's Journey
Episode Overview
Self-love is crucial for overcoming addictions. Developing a loving adult helps fill emotional voids. Spiritual connection can aid in healing from addiction. Addressing self-judgment is key to breaking addictive cycles. Inner Bonding provides practical steps for recovery.
Kenneth's addictions naturally and gradually disappeared as he learned to take loving action on his own behalf through his practice of inner bonding
Dr. Margaret Paul dives into the heart of addiction recovery in this episode of Inner Bonding, sharing the transformative journey of her client Kenneth. Struggling with multiple addictions and failed relationships, Kenneth's story is a testament to the power of self-love and spiritual connection. Dr. Paul explains how Kenneth's lack of a loving adult and spiritual connection left him feeling empty and scared, leading to his reliance on alcohol, sex, and other addictions.
Through the Inner Bonding process, Kenneth learns to nurture his inner child, developing a loving adult within himself. This shift allows him to stop using external sources to fill his void, leading to the natural fading of his addictions. Dr. Paul also highlights the importance of addressing self-judgment and negative thinking, which often perpetuate addictive behaviours. By fostering self-compassion and understanding, Kenneth finds inner peace and a sense of worth beyond his wounded self.
The episode is filled with practical advice on how to break free from the cycle of self-abandonment and addiction, making it a must-listen for anyone on a similar path.