Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep274 – Spiritual Curiosity with David Bird
Ep274 – Spiritual Curiosity with David Bird
Ep274 – Spiritual Curiosity with David Bird
Monday 16th December 2024
David Bird shares his journey through addiction and spirituality, discussing the impact of spiritual exploration on recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Spirituality can significantly impact recovery from addiction.
- Respect and openness are crucial in recovery groups.
- Health scares can profoundly influence one's spiritual journey.
- Experiences like silent retreats can offer deep introspection.
- Maintaining spirituality amidst addiction is challenging but rewarding.
The best definition for addiction I've ever heard is the inability for one to be fully present in your own life
David Bird returns to the Untoxicated Podcast to share his profound journey through addiction and spirituality. Matt and Sheri Salis, the hosts, engage David in a deep conversation about the intersection of spirituality and addiction. David's story is one of resilience and curiosity. He opens up about his early years, growing up in a religious household, and how he drifted away from spirituality during his teenage years as he battled addiction.
His journey took him through various rehabs and even a silent retreat with monks, which profoundly impacted his spiritual outlook. David discusses the challenges of maintaining spirituality amidst addiction and how finding peace and freedom in spirituality helped him cope with life's hardships, including major health scares within his family. He emphasises the importance of respect and openness in spiritual exploration, particularly in recovery groups.
The episode is filled with heartfelt anecdotes and reflections that highlight the transformative power of spirituality in overcoming addiction. If you're seeking a blend of spiritual wisdom and practical advice on sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.