Have you ever wondered if someone can use a holistic approach to addiction recovery to overcome the challenges of chronic pain and addiction?
In this episode of the Flatpack Sober Podcast, Elizabeth joined Duncan Bhaskaran Brown to discuss addiction and recovery.
Elizabeth shared about her personal battles with chronic pain, her dependence on pain medication and benzos, and the transformative path she took towards recovery.
Elizabeth shared about the significance of Ancestral Clearing in her healing journey and underscored the crucial role of a nurturing community, the practice of yoga, and the impact of proper nutrition.
The conversation revolved around the intersection of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being in the pursuit of a holistic approach to addiction recovery.
Elizabeth and Duncan shared their personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, resilience, community, and open-mindedness. They also discussed the challenges of managing chronic pain and addiction and the role of Ancestral Clearing and safe spaces in healing trauma. They emphasized the value of a holistic approach to healing, combining nutrition, energy work, and mindset practices to achieve overall well-being.
The episode’s overarching message is a resonant one: healing from chronic pain and addiction is a complex yet achievable journey. It is a multifaceted journey that can be aided by understanding our past, engaging with a supportive community, and adopting holistic practices like yoga and mindful nutrition. Elizabeth’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of reclaiming one’s healing power.
Discover how Elizabeth built the sober life she wants.
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The topics covered in this podcast interview are:
Stress management and historical trauma with an expert.
- Elizabeth shares her expertise on stress management and historical trauma, helping people find alternative ways to cope with pain and addiction.
- Elizabeth’s approach to assembling flat-pack furniture involves reading instructions, taking a deep breath, and finding her own way when necessary.
A holistic approach to addiction recovery, including meditation, breathwork, yoga, and nutrition.
- Elizabeth worked with a doctor at the Betty Ford Center who helped them reset their stress response and manage pain without medication.
- Dr. Peter Przekop, DO, taught Elizabeth and other clients meditation, Qigong, and adversity therapy to help them clear their bodies of toxins and manage pain.
- Cognitive, psychological, and breathwork therapy with a focus on energy and nutrition and quitting sugar and cigarettes were examples of a holistic approach to addiction recovery.
- Elizabeth shares their experience with Narcotics Anonymous and how they had to overcome their own sugar addiction.
- Duncan and Elizabeth highlight the societal double standard of considering some drugs socially acceptable while others are not.
Ancestral Clearing and its role in a holistic approach to addiction recovery.
- Ancestral Clearing is a practice based on epigenetics that involves releasing burdens from the past.
- Elizabeth shared a personal experience of ancestral clearing with their teacher, John Newton, and how it helped them release a long-held burden.
- Ancestral Clearing and yoga are ways to break cycles of trauma and behavioral issues.
- Elizabeth emphasized that everyone is enough and whole, and there are multiple approaches to healing beyond talking therapy.
- Coaches and therapists have a critical role in providing a safe space for clients to connect and heal.
Chronic pain management, nutrition, and recovery.
- Duncan shares his journey of recovery from addiction and chronic pain, emphasizing the importance of taking what works and ignoring the rest.
- He emphasizes the value of keeping an open mind and being flexible in one’s approach to recovery and healing.
- Duncan discusses his dietary choices, prioritizing organic and grass-fed meats and avoiding processed and high-inflammatory foods.
