Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
Episode 64 | Andrew Chapman
Episode 64 | Andrew Chapman
Episode 64 | Andrew Chapman
Tuesday 17th August 2021
Andrew Chapman discusses his journey from trauma and addiction to a life of authenticity through mindfulness on 'Rooted Recovery Stories'.
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Get the buttons here!Andrew Chapman: From Trauma to Triumph Through Mindfulness
I realize now, in hindsight, that a lot of what I was grasping onto out of fear was actually predicated on a delusion, which is that, in order for me to be happy and have a normal life, I needed to not be an addict, and I thought that being an addict meant that I'm going to meetings, I'm sober and therefore I can't do things that a normal life would entail.
Imagine growing up without trusting the world around you. For Andrew Chapman, this was a harsh reality. As a trauma therapist and Co-Director of the Wildheart Meditation Center, Andrew shares his deeply personal journey from the depths of addiction to a life brimming with authenticity and hope in this episode of 'Rooted Recovery Stories'. Battling loneliness and pain, Andrew turned to drugs as a coping mechanism, feeling that being an addict meant he couldn't lead a 'normal' life.
But his story doesn't end there. Through the practices of mindfulness and meditation, Andrew discovered a path to recovery. He talks about how the social aspects of addiction and his quest for independence influenced his drug use. More importantly, he reveals how connection and community played pivotal roles in his healing process. Andrew's journey is a powerful reminder that overcoming fear and delusions is possible, and that authenticity can be found even in the darkest times.
Tune in to hear how mindfulness transformed Andrew's life and how sharing our stories can be a beacon of hope for others.