Bob Gardner
Bob Gardner
Divine in the Details
Divine in the Details
Divine in the Details
Thursday 27th June 2024
Explore how understanding your body can lead to true freedom from addiction and mental health struggles in this engaging episode of 'Alive and Free.'
77 minutes
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Honest
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Bob Gardner
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Religious teachings can impact mental health.
- Understanding your body is key to overcoming addiction.
- Freedom is a skill that anyone can learn.
- Reconciliation of faith and body awareness is possible.
- Humour can make heavy topics more accessible.
Freedom's just a skill. It's not a pill.
In this episode of 'Alive and Free,' Bob Gardner takes you on a journey through his experiences growing up in the Mormon church and how certain religious teachings impacted his mental and emotional health. Bob shares candid stories about how indoctrination led to various struggles, including addiction and depression. He opens up about the moment he realised that understanding and appreciating the body could be a path to true freedom from these issues.
Bob's approach is refreshingly irreverent yet deeply compassionate, making the heavy topic of addiction recovery feel accessible and even enjoyable. Joined by fellow moderator Lee, they discuss how to reconcile faith with a body-based approach to healing, ensuring that anyone, regardless of their religious background, can benefit. Bob challenges the traditional views on addiction and mental health, suggesting that freedom is a skill anyone can learn, rather than a battle to be fought.
The episode is filled with humour, real-life anecdotes, and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking a new perspective on recovery. Ready to break free from the chains of addiction and mental health struggles? Tune in to discover how understanding your body can lead you to a life of joy and freedom.