Luke Worsfold
Luke Worsfold
How to Escape the Prison of Addiction with Bracha Goetz
How to Escape the Prison of Addiction with Bracha Goetz
How to Escape the Prison of Addiction with Bracha Goetz
Monday 6th November 2023
Join Bracha Goetz on 'Inside Addiction' as she shares her journey from food addiction to lasting joy through spiritual fulfillment and gratitude.
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Episode Overview
- The podcast explores the childhood origins of addiction and the spiritual void behind addictive behaviors.
- Bracha Goetz introduces 'The Pleasure Ladder' as a tool for attaining lasting pleasure through joyful gratitude.
- The conversation delves into the impact of gratitude on addiction recovery and emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness and meaningful life.
- Bracha Goetz shares personal experiences and reflections on overcoming food addictions and healing the hungry soul through gratitude.
- The episode empowers listeners to break free from addiction and embrace a joyful, fulfilling life.
An addiction is a prison. The walls close in and the walls are made up of our thoughts. We really have the key to get out of the prison, but we don't realize it. I feel that people that have addictions are people that are more sensitive. They are aware that there's an emptiness within and are trying to fill it. So really, we have the potential to be leaders in this world and shine a light for everybody and let people know there is a way to fill the emptiness inside.
Why do some of us turn to substances or habits that harm us? In this episode of 'Inside Addiction', Luke Worsfold sits down with Bracha Goetz, a Harvard graduate and accomplished author, to uncover the spiritual void that often lies at the heart of addiction. Bracha, who has written 41 children's books and a revealing memoir titled 'Nourish the Soul', shares her personal battle with food addiction and how she found true fulfillment through gratitude and spiritual growth.
Bracha introduces 'The Pleasure Ladder', a concept rooted in ancient Kabbalistic teachings, which outlines five levels of pleasure: physical, love, meaning, creativity, and transcendence. She explains how each level provides deeper, more lasting joy and connection. This episode isn't just about understanding addiction; it's about finding a path to a more meaningful and joyous life. Listeners will gain insights into how addictions often begin in childhood when we start questioning our purpose and existence.
Bracha emphasizes that trying to fill a spiritual void with external pleasures only deepens the emptiness within. Instead, she advocates for using gratitude as a powerful tool to fill this void and foster lasting happiness. Join Luke and Bracha as they discuss practical steps for recognizing and nurturing our core spiritual being, offering a fresh perspective on recovery that goes beyond the physical to touch the very essence of our humanity.