05: Using Mindfulness to Overcome Addiction with Robert Cox
Mindfulness. It\u2019s all the rage on the internet, but a lot of people haven\u2019t a clue what it means when they see it. We all have a different image and set of expectations about mindfulness, but what actually is it, and how can it help those on the road to recovery? Is it just a fad, or will adopting a mindfulness practice really make a difference in the way we think?\nRobert Cox is a Mindfulness Master, and he has experience and success stories to share with the \u201cAddicted Mind\u201d community this week. Robert is also the host of two podcasts, so he knows a thing or two about making something \u201cheady\u201d like Mindfulness easy to digest. Robert shares the evidence scientists have gathered for the brain transforming power of mindfulness, and then teaches you a few tricks to try it out on your own.\xa0\n\nRobert defines Mindfulness based off of research.\xa0\n\nThe subtle difference between mindfulness and meditation.\xa0\n\nUsing mindfulness to build resistance to cravings.\xa0\n\nThe current mindfulness research for treatment in addiction and autism.\xa0\n\nChanging brain chemistry through mindfulness.\xa0\n\nWe can break neuron connections and rewire them by catching it early.\xa0\n\nAnyone can benefit from a mindfulness practice.\xa0\n\n\u201cChill\u201d App on iPhone to help ground you.\xa0\n\nLearn a simple grounding exercise.\xa0\n\nLinks\nhttp://liferecoveryconsulting.com/\n\xa0\nDiscover more with Robert\u2019s \u201cMindful Recovery\u201d and \u201cListening to Autism\u201d Podcasts.\n\xa0\n\n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/the-addicted-mind-podcast/donations\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices