Stop Recovering Start Living

I recapped the episode that I didn't complete a month ago and talk about attachment to beliefs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

This one is a brainstorm resulting from the question of whether addiction requires behavior change or acceptance to overcome. And then it becomes about acceptamce and resistance being polar opposites on a spectrum of behavior change. Just a long thought exercise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I am working on a guided meditation to address the heart as a symbol of the authentic self and opening it up. That sentence doesn't adequately explain it. This episode intends to explain it, but it too may not do it adequately. Also, not sure what happened with my recording setup, but my voice came out sounding slowed down, pitch affected somehow. I caught it and recorded a introductory disclaimer using a different microphone. I don't always listen to the episodes before I publish them or even after, so this may have been going on for a few episodes. Whatever the situation is I'll have to figure it out going forward. Hopefully it's not too disrupting to listen to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

My friend Kristen Williams joins me again for a discussion on self and ego and stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Is your mind open or closed? Do you have a growth or a fixed mindset? I explain these terms in the context of my personal experiences and life story. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Always rambling about something, here's another take on the terrain theory of health. You've likely been taught the germ theory, here's a haphazard explanation and contemplation on terrain theory. Regardless of how I say it, the message is of self-empowerment. You are in control of your own environment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

…so detach from your expectations of what should be. In this episode I consider a few ideas around expectations, “shoulds,” belief attachment and stuff. Sound good? Press play… --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Recently the theme of genocide has been popping up among sources I listen to. It has sparked some contemplation on my part. A random conversation and recollections of topics from college have all come together with the theme of genocide to yield this podcast episode. In my usual style I end up with more things to think about than complete thoughts. And that's just fine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I am still trying to figure out what I am doing with this podcast. What topics or themes do I want to cover? For what purpose? While I figure it out I will share some passages from books I have read and am currently reading, thought provoking passages. Not every episode, but in this one and maybe in the future. In this episode I read from Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut and Lord of the Flies by William Golding. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Are you familiar with the story of the farmer by Alan Watts? I'd like to share it with you accompanied by my thoughts related to it. It's a topic I think I have more thinking to do on, this episode has just gotten me started. With connections with It's a Wonderful Life and Man's Search for Meaning, let's expand our awareness and understanding together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Bees have flowers and flowers have bees. Is there something we can learn about symbiosis, basic needs and overcoming addiction from nature? I bet there is. Listen to this episode to hear me try to figure it out (spoiler alert: I don't figure anything out, but the process is fun). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Musings on the purpose of life --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I am rebranding or starting a new podcast soon. The new one will be called Imagine Moving On. In this episode I give the story behind my use of that phrase. I will be putting more attention towards my website as well, the URL is imaginemovingon.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I missed recording an episode last week and i don't feel like doing one this week so I'll be back in a couple weeks from now thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I used to judge myself to some extent for quitting things, but sometimes quitting doesn't seem bad, so is there a context where quitting is appropriate or is it semantics? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I share some quotes from Alan Watts and commentary of my own --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

This is a buffet of awesome ideas. Pretend you like it. Ready or not, press play.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Contemplations on expectations, etc. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

From the book The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz I talk about the concept of not taking things personally. Easier said than done...or is it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

A discussion on cognitive dissonance; what it is, some examples, how to resolve it, and how does it apply to addiction topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Awareness and intention, right? That’s what I am hyper-fixated on, so here is more of it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Dana DeMartino is a friend and colleague who I have known for several years. She is a professional counselor and Yoga instructor. She operates a studio called Imagine Yoga. @imagineyoga on the social media, imagineyogavt.com on the general web. In this episode we have a fun discussion about Dana's experience with yoga and how it can be beneficial for anyone to practice. Have you ever done yoga before? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Another SRSL interview. This time I chat with friend and colleague Kristen Williams, LCMHC, LADC. Kristen is in the process of launching a program to address self-doubt and other challenges for those in helping professions. It is applicable information to all of us though as we are all in one role or another helping someone (including ourselves!). Kristen and I will need to have more conversations for thebpodcast in the future, this will just be the first one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

My friend Justin Perry is a certified Oola life coach. Oolalife.com is home to a program to help individuals and families find earthy balance in life. In this episode I interview Justin and he explains what Oola is, how it has helped him and how it can help all of us enact healthy change in our lives as we seek healthy balance. Funny, inspirational and educational. A winning combination. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Addiction is a pattern of compulsive behavior, and is often if not always accompanied by guilt. The resolution to addiction is increased awareness and intentionality, and these two factors help eliminate guilt. So, listen to the episode and hear what I have to say about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I recently finished reading The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Let me tell you about it... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I had an idea for this one, and a unique title, but after finishing recording I feel like I strayed too far from coherence to give it a name. I covered a few topics and it was worthwhile, but not as on topic as I intended. This is life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I guess I recorded another rant and ramble. Not surprised. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I have experienced anxiety and depression most of my life. Here I talk about what this has looked like, how I managed it, and what I have learned from it. Facebook Teespring YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

And here I share another perspective on relapse incorporating some wisdom from Alan Watts. Facebook Teespring YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

If you are looking for a therapist for any reason it may be an intimidating process. Here are some thoughts I have as a therapist for factors you might consider. Facebook Teespring YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

3 practical steps to breaking a habit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Some thoughts on priorities mostly, then some trying to think about balance... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Happy New Year! Starting off the second year of this podcast with season 3 and talking about personal change. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Season 2 is officially over. How did I do? In this episode I also talk about awareness and freedom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

If you like structured podcast episodes, just skip this one. If you are feeling adventurous, press play. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Epigenetics according to Paul Brodie, explained in laborious fashion, which is his style. Curious? Press play... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

In this episode I review the book "Dying to Be Me" by Anita Moorjani. The author explains how she needed to die before she realized her true self. She doesn't recommend that everyone go through that experience. All we need to do is adjust our persepctive, which her book helps us to do. I found the book inspirational, maybe you will too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

My father passed away a few days ago and I wanted to talk it out with myself, so I did it here. My sister started a Gofundme campaign to help my mom financially, gf.me/u/y4h4x2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Anhedonia is a common symptom following the breaking of a habit like an addiction, also of serious depression. Let's looknat what anhedonia is and what to do to get through it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

The topic of the war on drugs has been coming up frequently the last few days so I wanted to think outloud about here. It is a deep topic that leads into a lot of other topics for me. I tried to keep it relevant to drugs and addiction, but if you know me, relevance maintained is not common. I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

A casual chat about affirmations, conditioning and realizing your true self...or thereabout. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

What was intended to be a thoughtful exploration of language regarding substance use or abuse, devolved into an anarchistic rant. Enjoy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Are you struggling to heal from a past trauma or emotional injury? Are you feeling like forgiveness doesn't fulfill your need? Do you find my descriptions for episodes confusing? Listen to this episode and all will be made clear! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Wherein I revisit the topic of terrain theory and attempt to apply addiction to it in a hapless manner. I gave it my best, at least my best for today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Talking about the saying "two steps forward and one step back," breaking it down, analyzing it, answering important questions...or something like it. Discussing routines and comfort zones and beneficial change. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Is jealousy an issue in your life? Would you rather experience joy? In this episode I share a few examples of jealousy in my life and how I have come to choose joy for another persons accomplishments rather than jealousy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

One of my rambling thought monologues on the topic of the Self --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

I cover some points I thinknare useful to understand or be aware of when someone you love is experiencing addiction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Exploring the thought to word/action track. Some considerations on relapse. Mostly incomplete thoughts. Sorry for that. Thanks for listening! ImagineMovingOn.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support

Thinking outloud about the topic of regret. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paul-brodie/support