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Addiction can affect anyone, and it can be a difficult and devastating experience.The road to recovery may be difficult and long, but you can turn it into a personal journey toward a newfound sense of strength and purpose.So how did I do this?By practising mindfulness and learning to sit with the discomfort of withdrawal, I discovered the root causes of my addiction and used that understanding to address underlying issues.I share with you how I broke free from the destructive cycle of addiction and the three main lessons it taught me.The journey to sobriety and self-discovery can be a transformative experience that leads to a life of empowerment and growth.By staying true to oneself and remaining accountable, you can find the strength to overcome addiction and find a path to a brighter future.Here are the key takeaways from this episode:1:54 - So much of addictive patterns is accepted by society3:06 - The pattern of consumption can transform into a unconscious pattern of addiction6:34 - Lean into the discomfort of what you're going through in life9:22 - Music is a poignant and powerful tool to practise the art of deep listening11:59 - Your inner voice holds an authority of knowing that is rooted in the generations of life before you14:22 - Through awareness and curiosity, you can get to know all parts of yourself better21:47 - By learning who you are not, you will learn how to be more of yourself22:53 - If you don't know who you are, then you are on the right trackResources: Join my fearlessly curious community and SIGN UP to my Fearlessly Authentic Living Newsletters for reflections, contemplations and support you won't find anywhere else. If you enjoy this episode, please SHARE, RATE and REVIEW the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. About Me: I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. Explore mindfulness, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be. Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.
