Robert Cox
Robert Cox
Connection & Healing
Connection & Healing
Connection & Healing
Monday 12th September 2016
Join Robert Cox as he explores the link between trauma, addiction, and the healing power of healthy connections in 'Mindful Recovery'.
18 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Robert Cox
Overview:
Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Healing Bonds: Trauma, Addiction, and the Power of Connection
Trauma is at the root of all addiction. Connection drives our recovery but healthy connection requires being vulnerable and risking hurt. Learning to do this again is foundational in our recovery because connection is the key to healing.
Robert Cox dives deep into the intricate relationship between trauma, addiction, and the essential role of healthy connections in recovery. Trauma often sits at the heart of addictive behaviors, and Cox argues that reconnecting with others is a cornerstone of healing. But this isn’t as simple as it sounds; it requires vulnerability and a willingness to risk emotional pain.
In this episode of 'Mindful Recovery', Cox emphasizes how regulating breath and carefully choosing connections can foster an environment where healing can thrive. He shares insights into how trauma impacts the brain and affects oxytocin production, a hormone crucial for trust and bonding. By understanding these biological responses, listeners can better grasp why forming healthy relationships is so challenging yet vital.
Cox also sheds light on reactive attachment disorder in children, illustrating how early trauma can complicate relationships later in life. Yet, he offers hope, suggesting that even broken spaces can be places of growth if approached with openness and patience. Through practical advice and guided breathing exercises, Cox encourages his audience to embrace vulnerability and seek out meaningful connections.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with trauma or addiction, offering a compassionate guide to building the healthy relationships that are key to recovery.