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May 30, 2020 38 mins

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/NQIOxdtTOgo

 

Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction

 

What are the deep root causes of addiction?

How does trauma influence addictive behavior?

How can we move from addiction treatment to addiction healing?

 

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana chats with revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist TJ Woodward about The Conscious Recovery Method™.   

Frustrated with the limitations of the traditional treatment system, and informed by his own journey, TJ developed a new and unique perspective on addiction recovery that integrates the spiritual in a holistic process of empowering the client.

“This is such a nutrient-dense conversation!” – Dr. Adriana Popescu

 

In this episode:

  • How Adriana & TJ met 
  • Limitations in the current system with its focus on symptoms and labels
  • From addiction treatment to addiction healing
  • The Conscious Recovery Method™
  • 3 deep root causes of addiction
  • Addiction as a “brilliant strategy”
  • Therapist burnout
  • The Four Rooms of Conscious Recovery
  • TJ's recovery journey
  • Trauma and addiction
  • Living in the question
  • Practicing spiritual principles

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

 

About TJ:

TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings.

He is the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method™, which is a groundbreaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction.

TJ is a featured thought-leader on wholehearted.org along with Brené Brown, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Mark Lundholm. He was also given the honor of being ordained as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith and is also the founding minister of Agape Bay Area in Oakland, which was the first satellite community of The Agape International Spiritual Center in LA. 

TJ is the author of the books Conscious Being: Awakening to your True Nature and Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction.

www.tjwoodward.com

 

“I don’t think we really change, unless we want to change.” – TJ 

 

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About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/   You can also follow her on social media:

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