What if the key to a fulfilling life is as simple as focusing on the present moment? In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, Dr. Jason Powers chats with Erik Howerbush, the mastermind behind the Meditate Awake app. Erik shares his personal journey from a turbulent childhood and early struggles with addiction to discovering the transformative power of meditation. His story is a testament to how mindfulness can pave the way for deeper purpose and connection in life.

Erik discusses how Meditate Awake helps users improve sleep, reduce stress, and foster closer connections through daily meditation practices. He offers practical advice on overcoming common obstacles like a restless mind and highlights the importance of compassion and self-observation. This conversation is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate mindfulness into their recovery journey or daily routine.

Erik Howerbush shares his journey to mindfulness and how his app, Meditate Awake, aids in addiction recovery on Positive Recovery MD.

Erik Howerbush on Finding Clarity and Purpose Through Meditation

What helps you better focus on the present moment? Is it meditation? Breathing exercises? Or deepening your spirituality? Our guest this week shares his recovery journey and how focusing on the present has helped him find a deeper meaning in life.   This week, we are speaking with Erik Howerbush, Founder & Creator of Meditate Awake, an app that helps you “transform your life through meditation, insight, and action”. Erik is a Mindful Life Advocate, Seeker, Way-Shower, Entrepreneur and a 9-5er. Over 11 years of helping others wake up their world and recently launched a mindful living app, Meditate Awake, for everyone to benefit from meditation, insight, and daily action.    Meditate Awake focuses on the 6 areas of intention, or aspirations, that make up an awake life and are the most commonly sought: Better Sleep, Closer Connection, Deeper Purpose, Mindset, Fitness, Stress Relief.   In our conversation, Erik shares with us how he came from a volatile homelife and masquerading who he needed to be growing up, finding identity and validation in sports, to finding alcohol and drugs at the age of 14. As Erik shares how he has always been a “seeker”, finding awe and wonder in the immaterial world, he helps others break old habits, take action, and change their life.     Topics Discussed:   <ul> <li aria-level="1">Recognizing the “Dark Passenger” off addiction</li> <li aria-level="1">The power of accountability in addiction recovery </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Willingness to let go of who we thought we were </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Operating with a spirit of service and serving others</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Training the mind and the body without focusing on control</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Anchoring breath as a constant observation of the present moment </li> </ul> Connect with Erik Howerbush: <div style="margin-left: 2em;"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "https://meditateawake.com/">meditateawake.com</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meditate.awake/">https://www.instagram.com/meditate.awake/</a> </li> </ul> </div>   Download the Meditate Awake App on iTunes! <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meditate-awake/id1433328436">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meditate-awake/id1433328436</a>    Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "https://www.positiverecoverymd.com/">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Facebook Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032">https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/">https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/">https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/</a></li> </ul>   Contact Positive Recovery Centers: If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. 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Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, recovery and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.    To join the community, visit <a href= "https://www.positiverecoverymd.com/">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a> to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. 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EPISODE 38: Meditate Awake with Erik Howerbush

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What if the key to a fulfilling life is as simple as focusing on the present moment? In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, Dr. Jason Powers chats with Erik Howerbush, the mastermind behind the Meditate Awake app. Erik shares his personal journey from a turbulent childhood and early struggles with addiction to discovering the transformative power of meditation. His story is a testament to how mindfulness can pave the way for deeper purpose and connection in life.Erik discusses how Meditate Awake helps users improve sleep, reduce stress, and foster closer connections through daily meditation practices. He offers practical advice on overcoming common obstacles like a restless mind and highlights the importance of compassion and self-observation. This conversation is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate mindfulness into their recovery journey or daily routine.

Dr. Jason Powers, MD

Dr. Jason Powers, MD

EPISODE 38: Meditate Awake with Erik Howerbush

EPISODE 38: Meditate Awake with Erik Howerbush

EPISODE 38: Meditate Awake with Erik Howerbush

Tuesday 27th April 2021

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Erik Howerbush on Finding Clarity and Purpose Through Meditation