Beyond the Disease Model: Rethinking Recovery with TJ Woodward

What if everything you’ve been told about addiction is incomplete—or even wrong?

In this profound episode of Beyond the Window, La Ventana Clinical Director,  Sharon Volner, LMFT, sits down with TJ Woodward—author, recovery expert, and creator of Conscious Recovery—to challenge the myths of brokenness and explore seven transformative principles for healing.

From “There is nothing wrong with you” to “The only prayer is thank you,” TJ shares how his own journey from addiction to ministry reveals a path back to wholeness. You’ll hear:

• Why addiction is a “brilliant strategy” (not a life sentence)
• How to heal trauma without retraumatizing yourself
• The shadow side of the treatment industry—and what’s changing
• Why connection, not willpower, is the antidote to shame
For those tired of “fixing” themselves and ready to remember their inherent worth.

🔗 Explore TJ’s work:

www.consciousrecovery.com
www.tjwoodward.com

💬 Join the conversation: What’s your “brilliant strategy”? Share in the comments below.

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