In The Circle

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81. What Steps Can Parents Take to Support Their Grown Child in Addiction Recovery? Aug 27, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we’re joined by Elaine, who draws our attention to one of the most challenging scenarios in all of addiction: What steps can parents take to support their grown child in addiction recovery?

How do I remain silent when my child continues to make bad choices? I don't want to enable them. I don't know how to support them. What can I do? This inquiry will bring up important questions about how to position oneself to be of maximum use to a person who is struggling with active addiction.

This is one of those inquiries that will resound across the recovery community globally. I don't know of a family that hasn't been touched by addiction. This is an extremely relevant and important inquiry as we seek to be better, more skillful, and loving when supporting other people who might be struggling with active addiction.

Tommy Discusses:

It’s not your job to fix your child's addiction
How to support someone in recovery
Live your life without suffering
The complexity of addiction
The Limits of Parental Influence
Letting go with love

Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in Costa Rica this November for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. There are only a few spots left! Learn more at R20.com/costarica2024

Further Links & Resources

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Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

80. What is the Difference Between Being Introverted and Isolating? Aug 20, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we have Kathy bringing a very unique yet relevant inquiry that requires a bit of unpacking. Kathy inquires: what is the difference between being an introvert and isolating?

Kathy wrote to us and said, “I usually hear that human beings are hardwired for connection and that we are social creatures. I do not believe it to be true for every human being - it isn’t true for me.”

As we go down the path of this inquiry, we'll learn that Kathy has been introverted most of her life and that her family was not necessarily comfortable with that.

We explore what it means to find solitude, the importance of cultivating a relationship with oneself, and how that relationship compares in importance and in necessity with the relationships with those around us.

This inquiry brings up a lot of questions about the difference between being an introvert and self-isolation.

Tommy Discusses:

Is aloneness a bad thing?
The disease of the lost self
Consciousness is contagious
Are our cell phones keeping us from healing?
The antidote to loneliness

Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

79. The Biology of Recovery: From Victim to Self-Mastery with Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. Aug 13, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, I’m incredibly excited to share my interview with Bruce Lipton, Ph.D.

Bruce is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine, and later performed groundbreaking stem cell research at Stanford University. You may have read about that in his best-selling book, The Biology of Belief.

In 2009, Bruce received the prestigious Goy East Award in Japan in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony.

This is a life-changing interview on how we can let go of addiction and upgrade our subconscious programming.

Tommy and Bruce Discuss

Living in a constant state of threat
Conscious vs subconscious
How to upgrade your programming
The root cause of addiction
Why creating new habits will change your life

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

78. Is It Possible To Fully Heal From Sexual Trauma? Aug 06, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we are joined by Donna, who asks such a brave, honest, and raw question: Is It Possible To Fully Heal From Sexual Trauma?

Can the trauma of childhood sexual abuse be overcome? The unfortunate reality is that sexual and physical abuse are very present in our world. Donna’s inquiry gives us an opportunity to explore healing from these deep, formative wounds.

I believe that healing is always possible. It requires a combination of ingredients, a certain alchemy, and a willingness to sow the seeds of forgiveness and compassion for oneself and others. Frankly, it is incredibly difficult, but absolutely attainable, especially for someone who asks a question such as this.

Tommy discusses

Letting go of trauma and abuse
Are unconscious beliefs holding you back from healing?
Does time heal all wounds?
Can we change for the better?
Embracing and accepting your wounds

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

77. How Can I Remain Spiritual During Times Of War And Conflict? Jul 30, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we are joined by Elizabeth, who brings an incredibly powerful inquiry: How Can I Remain Spiritual During Troubling Times?

So many people I speak with are feeling lost, sad, depressed, or despairing in the face of the world's difficulties. Of course, it doesn’t help that we are attached to devices that inform us endlessly of other people's challenges.

This inquiry gives us a moment to explore the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

Through this, we can develop a strategy for managing the myriad of challenges that the people of the world are facing.

Tommy discusses

The danger of the news
Accept the things you cannot change
We are all spiritual beings
There is more light than darkness in the world

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

76. Could I Be Addicted to Procrastination? Jul 23, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, Galen brings to light the addictive nature of procrastination.

When we actively avoid things we need to do - and even things we may want to do - it erodes our confidence. We may even take other actions that cause us harm.

I look at procrastination as one of the four aggravations: Negative thinking, self-doubt, procrastination, and resentment. These are all patterns of belief and behavior that get in the way of a person's happiness. So, while nobody ‘craves’ these four aggravations, they do fit my definition of addiction: Any behavior someone continues to do despite it bringing negative consequences into their life.

This brings the concept of addiction to everyone's doorstep. Most of us have experienced any or all of these four aggravations at some point… so why do we continue to do these things when they are getting in the way of our progress and desires?

Any pattern of behavior that stops us from living the life we want to live should be addressed. So let’s dive into the roots of procrastination and discuss ways to break free of this habit for good.

Tommy discusses

The 4 Aggravations: Negative thinking, self-doubt, procrastination, and resentment
How to overcome procrastination
The impact that one small step can make
Why you don’t need labels
Everyone's recovery journey is different

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

75. How Will My Recovery Journey Impact My Children? Jul 16, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we are joined by Tracy, who inquires: Will my recovery journey positively impact my children? This is such a powerful inquiry that I know will have relevance for us all.

Part of this exploration will lead us to understand that there is no such thing as a perfect parent. There is no such thing as parenting without doing some harm. We all have negative ingrained behaviors we see in ourselves that inevitably get passed to our children.

Many of us struggle with the idea that we've done something unconsciously or consciously, which will affect the outcome of our children's life in some negative way.

This is an inquiry about our healing journey as individuals and how we can relieve ourselves of guilt, process through shame, and come out to a much better place. This is relevant for everyone whether you have children or not

Tommy discusses

The misconceptions about sobriety
What is the root cause of addiction?
Embrace self-love and forgiveness
Personal growth is the greatest gift you can give
Parenting is an imperfect practice

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

74. Am I addicted to sugar? Jul 09, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, Nicole is here with us bringing an inquiry about what I call the real gateway drug. Of course, I'm speaking about sugar. Nicole asks: Am I addicted to sugar? Should I abstain completely or is there a place of moderation?

Now, I believe that addressing one's relationship with food and sugar in particular is a central part of recovery for everyone. In Nicole's case, she let go of alcohol several years ago and wants to take her recovery journey to the next level by addressing her relationship with food.

I've seen countless people stuck in the frequency of addiction because they stay in old addictive patterns when it comes to food. This is one of the most important inquiries when it comes to true recovery as we need to be present in our minds and bodies to address the underlying reasons for our food cravings.

Tommy discusses

Changing your relationship with food
What is the root cause of your cravings?
Does our microbiome affect the foods we crave?
Learning to be conscious with our food choices
Why the food we eat can make a huge impact on recovery

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

73. When Will I Be Ready To Experience True Freedom From Addiction? Jul 02, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we have Bob here with us at 20 years sober. Bob is asking a profound question related to the 12 step path: How would you describe the process of becoming entirely ready?

Now, for those who are not familiar with step six, it reads: we were entirely ready to have God remove these defects of character. This brings up a lot of questions and some confusion about what God is doing and how God does it exactly. We need to explore this and ask ourselves: what do we need to do to truly advance ourselves along a spiritual path?

How can we awaken out of addiction and experience true freedom? What is the path? What does God have to do with it? What do we have to do with it?

Tommy discusses

The role of “God” or “Spirit” in Recovery
How Spirit works through us, not for us
How the 12 steps and yoga are related
Breaking the frequency of addiction with self-forgiveness

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

72. Can I Change My Personality? Jun 25, 2024

Show notes

On this week’s episode of In The Circle, Brian asks an incredibly profound question: Can a person change their personality? He goes on to explain that the origin of his inquiry is due to his use of sarcasm and how he does not want to speak in that same tone with that same sharpness, especially to those he loves.

As someone who grew up in New York City, I'm well-trained in sarcasm, and this inquiry hit home for me.

This naturally leads us to a powerful discussion about the nature of personality and whether we can change our deeply ingrained patterns, or if we are set in our ways forever.

Tommy discusses

Can you change your personality?
The power of your words
How to change your mind with morning practice
The origins of sarcasm and upgrading your language

Further Links & Resources

Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
Visit our website
Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

Recovery 2.0

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

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