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Kate's Recovery Story – Am I Too Smart for Recovery?
Kate's Recovery Story – Am I Too Smart for Recovery?
Kate's Recovery Story – Am I Too Smart for Recovery?
Friday 21st April 2023
Kate A's journey from academic success to addiction recovery highlights the transformative power of Taoist principles in fostering non-judgmental spirituality and healing.
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Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Kate shares her journey from a successful academic and professional life to battling addiction in secrecy
- Discover how studying Taoist principles provided Kate with a new perspective on spirituality and recovery
- Insights into the transformative potential of embracing non-judgmental spirituality and relinquishing the need to control
- Explore the impact of meditation, mindfulness, and acceptance in fostering spiritual connection and inner calm
- Buddy C encourages listeners to explore additional recovery resources and share the podcast with others in recovery
The longer you stay in recovery and you think, like, 'Wow, that's really a dumb thing to say. It won't work out for me.' It just can be your own higher power, not other people's higher powers. It's not your mama's.
Can intelligence be a barrier to recovery? In this episode, Buddy C sits down with Kate A, a brilliant biology major who once thought she was too smart for recovery. Kate's journey is a compelling mix of academic success and hidden struggles with addiction. She opens up about the dual life she led—thriving in her studies while battling substance abuse in secret. A significant injury plunged her into a dark period, leading to increased substance use and despair.
Traditional 12-step programs didn't resonate with her until she stumbled upon Taoist teachings through the Share Recovery Community. This discovery reshaped her view of spirituality and recovery. Kate explains how the inclusive and non-judgmental nature of Taoist beliefs helped her embrace the concept of a higher power in a way that felt authentic to her. The conversation between Buddy C and Kate touches on key Taoist principles like embracing uncertainty, letting go of control, and finding peace in surrender.
They discuss the transformative power of meditation, mindfulness, and acceptance in fostering spiritual connection and inner calm. Kate's story highlights the profound impact of integrating Taoist philosophy into recovery, offering a fresh perspective on holistic healing and spiritual growth. The episode wraps up with Buddy C encouraging listeners to explore additional recovery resources and share the podcast with others on similar paths.