TAM+ Episode 20: From Denial to Acceptance: The Emotional Journey of Addiction Recovery

Published: May 23, 2024, 7 a.m.

b"In this episode of The Addicted Mind, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the profound connection between grief and addiction recovery. Using Elizabeth K\\xfcbler-Ross' five stages of grief\\u2014denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance\\u2014they discuss how these stages apply to the emotional process of giving up an addiction. Many people don't realize that overcoming addiction involves grieving the loss of the substance that has been a significant part of their lives. By understanding and embracing these stages, individuals can move more effectively through their recovery journey. Tune in to learn how recognizing and processing grief can lead to a deeper sense of acceptance and a more fulfilling life in recovery.\\n\\nDownload here \\u201cNAVIGATING GRIEF AND LOSS IN RECOVERY\\u201d\\n\\nJoin us and register for our Q&A Deep Dive session here.\\n\\nKey Topics\\n\\nThe five stages of grief and their application to addiction recovery\\n\\nThe hidden grief of giving up addiction\\n\\nEmotional challenges and identity loss in recovery\\n\\nThe non-linear nature of the grief process\\n\\nTools and support for navigating grief in recovery\\n\\n\\nKey Moments\\n1. [00:01:00] Introduction to the topic of grief in recovery\\n2. [00:02:00] Discussion on the grief of giving up an addiction\\n3. [00:04:00] Explanation of the five stages of grief\\n4. [00:06:30] Deep dive into the anger stage and its impact\\n5. [00:09:00] Exploring the depression stage and identity loss\\n6. [00:11:30] Moving towards acceptance and its significance in recovery\\n7. [00:14:10] Announcement of the worksheet and deeper dive session\\n\\nFollow and Review:\\nWe\\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\\u2019t yet. Click that purple \\u2018+\\u2019 in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on\\xa0Apple 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\\xa0Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery Center\\nNovusMindfulLife.com\\nWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question:\\xa0https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind\\nDisclaimer\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"