Raulin
Raulin
Healing
Healing
Healing
Thursday 20th April 2023
Join Roland Martin as he explores addiction recovery through Black Elk's wisdom, focusing on cultural and spiritual healing practices.
39 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Black Elk's Wisdom: Cultural and Spiritual Healing for Addiction
Episode Overview
- Roland discusses the conditioning of the mind and the nature of spirit from a cultural and spiritual lens
- He emphasises the significance of understanding the roots of addiction and trauma
- Roland invites listeners to explore the nature of healing and the importance of stilling the mind
- He sheds light on addressing addiction as a trauma problem and the cultural strength in healing practices
- Listeners gain insights into the complexities of addiction and the profound wisdom of cultural healing practices
In the stillness of the mind, if we start to think and reason, we are now moving away from truth as the mind that gets us in trouble, the ego state of the mind, which is the I, the me, the self.
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies in cultural wisdom and spiritual practices? In this episode of 'Healing Threads: Native Perspectives on Overcoming Addiction', Roland Martin, a seasoned drug and alcohol counselor, takes listeners on a journey through the intricate process of healing from addiction.
Drawing inspiration from Black Elk, a revered holy man of the Oglala Lakota Sioux, Roland explores the conditioning of the mind, the essence of spirit, and the transformative power of truth in the healing journey. Roland emphasizes the importance of understanding addiction as a trauma-related issue. He delves into how confronting painful emotions and bringing them to light can pave the way to recovery.
By intertwining cultural strength with spiritual insights, this episode sheds light on how traditional practices can offer profound support in addiction recovery. Listeners are invited to reflect on the significance of stilling the mind and embracing cultural practices as part of their healing process. Roland's thoughtful discussion provides a deep, reflective look at the complexities of addiction and the pathways to healing that honor both cultural heritage and spiritual growth.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable perspectives that blend ancient wisdom with modern understanding. Tune in for an enriching experience that might just change the way you view addiction and recovery.