Jonathan Sylvester
Jonathan Sylvester
Focus! with David Essel
Focus! with David Essel
Focus! with David Essel
Monday 17th May 2021
Join David Essel on 'Sober Nation FM' as he discusses his recovery journey, focusing on emotional regulation and the power of meditation.
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49 minutes
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Author:
Jonathan Sylvester
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!David Essel's Path to Sobriety: Emotions, Meditation, and Real Talk
Emotional regulation is the most important concept of recovery.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after years of battling addiction? In this episode of 'Sober Nation FM', bestselling author and life coach David Essel opens up about his journey from using food to cope with anxiety at eight years old to facing a full-blown addiction to alcohol and drugs. His story is a testament to the power of emotional regulation and the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction.
David shares that his first beer at twelve felt like magic, wiping away his worries. However, this temporary relief led to years of substance abuse, culminating in a moment where he contemplated ending his life. Thankfully, he sought help and has been in recovery for over 30 years. David emphasizes that managing emotions is crucial for lasting sobriety. He believes that recognizing and accepting feelings, rather than suppressing them, is key.
One of his go-to tools for emotional regulation is meditation. He describes it as the most powerful form of meditation in the world and encourages everyone struggling with addiction to make it a daily practice. Meditation, according to David, helps develop self-awareness, self-control, and compassion—essential elements for recovery. But David also warns against relying too much on affirmations and positive thinking. While these can be helpful, they aren't enough to tackle deep-seated beliefs and behaviors that fuel addiction.
Instead, he advocates for examining and challenging these beliefs to achieve lasting change. Throughout the episode, David draws from his personal experiences and professional expertise to offer practical advice and hope to those on their own recovery journeys. Tune in to hear David's compelling story and gain insights into how emotional regulation, meditation, and a realistic approach can pave the way to a sober life.