Episode 7: Mindfulness Makes the Difference
Episode 7: Mindfulness Makes the Difference

Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery

Women’s strength and weight loss specialist Trisha Selbach converses with Geoff and Erin about her new book Uncomfortable. Trisha emphasizes that mindfulness—unlike efforts to “white knuckle yourself through change”— produces sustainable...

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Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery

Geoff Kane

The Two Pillars of Recovery® serve as reminders to individuals with addiction/serious substance use disorders of how nature works and how to work with nature to establish recovery. If someone with addiction wishes to prevent undesired substance use, Keep your distance! reminds them that talent and good intentions do not guarantee behavior, and lifestyle changes are often necessary. Ask for help! reminds them that lasting recovery from addiction is far more likely when they continuously cultivate healthy connections with others. Beyond The Two Pillars of Recovery® reinforces the message of hope and practical action delivered by the original two pillars while speaking to the much larger group of people in our communities who do not meet criteria for serious substance use disorders, inviting them to reflect on risks inherent in their use of substances and other behaviors in light of their personal risk tolerance.

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Mindfulness and Midlife: A Conversation with Trisha Selbach

Episode Overview

Mindfulness can lead to sustainable changes in fitness and recovery.
Embracing discomfort is key to making lasting lifestyle changes.
Healthy connections with others are crucial for recovery.
Self-judgment can hinder progress; mindfulness helps overcome it.
Practical fitness advice tailored for women in midlife.

“If the core of our existential angst is our feeling of separateness, then the cure is to connect with other people”

In this episode of Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery, Geoff Kane and Erin Wessel sit down with women's strength and weight loss specialist Trisha Selbach to discuss her new book, Uncomfortable. Trisha shares her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness, highlighting how these practices can lead to sustainable changes and a healthier lifestyle, especially for women in midlife. She contrasts the effectiveness of mindfulness with the often futile effort of 'white knuckling' through change.

Trisha's insights resonate deeply with addiction recovery, as she emphasises the importance of embracing discomfort and fostering healthy connections with others. Her practical advice and personal anecdotes make for an engaging and enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between physical fitness and mental well-being. By the end of the episode, you'll have a fresh perspective on how mindfulness can be a game-changer in both recovery and everyday life.

So, why not give it a listen and see how these insights could help you or someone you know?

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