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Neuroscience and Spirituality Team Up for Sobriety—Huh?!
Neuroscience and Spirituality Team Up for Sobriety—Huh?!
Neuroscience and Spirituality Team Up for Sobriety—Huh?!
Wednesday 16th October 2013
Steve Castleman joins 'Spirit of Recovery' to discuss how understanding the brain and embracing spirituality can help in addiction recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Merging Minds and Spirits: Steve Castleman on Neuroscience and Sobriety
When people have social support, good, healthy support in sobriety, that's a big factor in people staying sober.
What happens when science meets spirituality in the fight against addiction? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas sit down with special guest Steve Castleman to unravel this intriguing blend. Steve, a self-proclaimed neuroscience enthusiast, discovered that understanding the brain's role in addiction helped him shake off the heavy burden of shame and stigma. He explains how recognizing alcoholism as a biological brain disease was a game-changer for his recovery journey.
But that's not all—Steve also found that the science behind addiction surprisingly aligns with the spiritual principles of the 12-Step program. Together, they dive into how mindfulness, meditation, and social support play crucial roles in staying sober. Steve shares his insights on why some people might seek alternatives to the traditional 12-Step approach and how these different paths can still lead to a fulfilling, sober life.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that could change the way you view addiction and sobriety.