TAM+ 24: Transform Your Story: The Heros Journey in Addiction Recovery

Published: June 20, 2024, 7 a.m.

b'In this episode of "The Addicted Mind," Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the concept of the hero\'s journey and how it applies to addiction recovery. Drawing from Joseph Campbell\'s work on mythology, they discuss the three phases of the hero\'s journey\\u2014departure, initiation, and return\\u2014and how these stages can provide a roadmap for personal transformation. By seeing recovery through the lens of a hero\'s journey, individuals can gain a new perspective and find hope in their path to sobriety. Join us as we delve into the powerful parallels between classic stories like "Lord of the Rings" and the journey to overcoming addiction.\\n\\nWorksheet: \\u201cHero\'s Journey Addiction Recovery Worksheet\\u201d\\n\\nJoin our TAM + Community wait list -> HERE\\n\\nOur weekly Deep Dive -> HERE\\n\\nKey Topics\\n- The hero\'s journey framework by Joseph Campbell.\\n- Applying the hero\\u2019s journey to addiction recovery.\\n- The three phases: Departure, Initiation, and Return.\\n- The significance of storytelling in personal transformation.\\n- Creating a new narrative to support recovery.\\n\\nTimestamps\\n1. [00:01:04] - Introduction to the hero\\u2019s journey and its relevance to recovery.\\n2. [00:02:00] - History and significance of Joseph Campbell\\u2019s work.\\n3. [00:04:26] - The departure phase: Recognizing the need for change.\\n4. [00:06:31] - The initiation phase: Facing challenges and finding support.\\n5. [00:08:50] - The return phase: Embracing a new identity and sharing gifts.\\n6. [00:10:09] - Applying the hero\'s journey repeatedly in life.\\n7. [00:11:22] - Community support and upcoming deep dive session.\\n\\nFollow and Review: We\\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \\u201cRatings and Reviews\\u201d and \\u201cWrite a Review\\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\\nSupporting Resources:\\nIf you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery Center\\nNovusMindfulLife.com\\nWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'