Adina Silvestri
Dr. Adina Silvestri
How to Overcome Your Cravings Using Mindfulness
How to Overcome Your Cravings Using Mindfulness
How to Overcome Your Cravings Using Mindfulness
Thursday 14th May 2020
Discover how mindfulness can help manage cravings and support addiction recovery with insights from Dr. Eddie on the 'Atheists in Recovery' podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Mastering Cravings with Mindfulness: Insights from Dr. Eddie
Lapses are often very reflexive behaviors and almost always there's some kind of trigger in the environment or in the individual, an emotional trigger or a thought or memory remorse, regrets that give rise to substance use. So mindfulness really buys us some time, gives us some space.
Ever wondered how mindfulness can help you conquer those relentless cravings? In this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery', Dr. Eddie shares his fascinating journey to becoming a Zen Buddhist and how it shapes his approach to addiction recovery. He dives into the struggles many face when they can't afford specialized care and reveals what he's doing to change that landscape. Dr.
Eddie sheds light on why traditional change-based therapies often fall short and how acceptance-based strategies, like the serenity prayer, can make a difference when dealing with unchangeable problems. He explains how lapses and relapses are part of the recovery process and how mindfulness can be a game-changer in managing them. Get ready to learn about 'Urge Surfing', a technique that helps you ride out cravings without giving in. Dr.
Eddie also discusses how mindfulness can rewire your brain, changing your reward system and helping you build new, healthier habits. With practical tips on starting a mindfulness practice, especially in tough times, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation offers valuable tools to support your recovery journey.