Tim Westbrook
Tim Westbrook
The Gift of Continued Relapse with Cole Chance
The Gift of Continued Relapse with Cole Chance
The Gift of Continued Relapse with Cole Chance
Tuesday 26th December 2023
Join Cole Chance as she shares her path from addiction to recovery through yoga, Buddhism, and modern psychology. Discover tools for holistic healing.
59 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Compassionate
Healing
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Tim Westbrook
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Cole Chance shares her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, offering valuable insights into the process of finding sobriety.
- She emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system and provides practical tools for regulating it.
- Cole introduces her deep self-inquiry program, Emerge Recovery, which blends various disciplines to support individuals on their healing journey.
- The conversation delves into the intersection of trauma-informed yoga, Buddhism, modern neuroscience, and psychology in the context of addiction recovery.
- Listeners gain valuable insights into how self-inquiry and compassionate exploration can lead to healing and freedom from addiction.
So we have to kind of understand where we are so we can be able to shift it. There's three different parts of our nervous system and the ventral, I like to do the light system. And this is where life feels possible. It feels like maybe you're not excited, but it just feels like this is okay. You know, we know that feeling. It feels good.
Cole Chance’s journey from the throes of addiction to becoming a guiding light in the recovery community is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, Tim Westbrook sits down with Cole, a trauma-informed yoga instructor, to unpack her transformation and the unique blend of practices she uses to help others heal. From the age of 13, Cole faced numerous treatment programs and relapses, each step bringing her closer to the realization that she needed a profound change. Her turning point?
Discovering yoga during treatment, which became a cornerstone in managing her stress and anxiety. Cole’s philosophy weaves together the wisdom of yoga and Buddhism with modern neuroscience and psychology, creating a holistic approach to recovery. She emphasizes compassionate self-inquiry, encouraging students to explore their minds and bodies for deeper understanding and freedom. A significant part of her teaching focuses on nervous system allyship, helping individuals recognize and shift their mental states when needed.
Cole’s story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and mindful practices in overcoming addiction. This episode also delves into her Emerge Recovery program, a deep self-inquiry course that integrates internal family systems, Buddhism, yoga, modern psychology, and breathwork. If traditional recovery methods haven’t resonated with you, Cole’s approach might offer the fresh perspective you need. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that could change the way you view your own journey to sobriety.