I am a listener who is a recovering alcoholic and meth addict. I am currently in school to get my certificate to be a substance abuse counselor and then ultimately a degree in social work. I love all of the esoteric and spiritual content so much but this episode really is paralleling the context of my school work. I sent this to two of my professors who I am sure will also love it. One thing that comes up in discussion amongst us in class is the potential for meth addicts self medicating undiagnosed ADHD. As a student, I was inspired by one of my professors who is an MFT. He never suffered from addiction but he did get diagnosed with ADHD well into his career at 43. I recently got tested by my own therapist at the age of 44 and have ADHD (x a million lol). I just find it so interesting, the potential correlation. Love your podcast, Andre. I have been listening since I got out of rehab in fall 2023. I have always been spiritual, even in addiction, but once I was in recovery in rehab, I began with the same prayer daily, asking to be aligned in my divine purpose, so that I may be of service to others. When I got out, I was really happy to find podcasts like yours. They have helped guide me along my path of healing, and I am excited that I truly am aligning to my divine purpose so that I may be of service to others suffering from addiction and trauma going forward.
Andre and Anna, you guys should reach out to RFK Jr regarding his goal to create a public rehab program for addiction. Your insights and experiences hold be so valuable.
I love the questions she asked you! I really enjoyed hearing about your personal experiences. You have a very calming essence about you and the gusts you’ve had …(well, the ones so far I’ve watched. I’ve just recently discovered your podcasts.)
I've almost always been too indulgent to be a really stoic man in this sense, but, after reading Richard Rudd's main book "The Gene Keys" and checking my profile there, I found one of my key keys to be the 56th, which is much like what you say. That 56th key is "Distraction, Enrichment, Intoxication". It starts from just distracting yourself with this and that, with whatever works as a distraction. When you evolve on that keyline, you learn to take things not as distractions, but as life-enriching little experiences. In short, you learn to savor things, which is exactly what you are saying there on that Epictetus quote. Maybe I should read some of this fella's work too... thanks!
I am in love with this woman. Such a vibe. So fun. Great energy. This truly helped me a lot. Thank you A for always sharing gold with all of us. Much love to both of you.❤
Our collective homeostasis is rapidly shifting as boundaries dissolve and our function can not be dependable in a future mingled with AI. Dig deeper to access creativity that AI can never produce. Thus the greater self-care and happiness can be realized as we ride on the wave of creating our new world. Some of us have already experienced this self liberation when the first PCs were given to us in the workplace along with software that did so much support function. Now we take that support for granted. The next evolutionary step is the training of AI to be our creative assistant.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing 🎉 seeing everything as a blessing for growing is what helps us heal. Not making us a sinner.... all this judgementel stuff in politics and healthcare Systems have harmed us more than any drog can do. 🤔
Doesn't personal intimacy, or the anticipation tilt the see saw and release dopamine, so that it needs to be compensated for? I'm not intate with anyone in any context, but I imagine that being intimate with someone would create a longing when apart. So, how does intimacy stave off the roller coaster?
Do people not realize that some people are not able to enjoy the sound of a bird chirping because they are living just to survive life….too many responsibilities and not enough time or money or energy to make it through…
I hear you, and it’s true that life can feel so heavy at times. But sometimes, the way we think about our circumstances shapes the reality we experience. Instead of saying, ‘I don’t have the time or energy,’ try saying, ‘I am strong, and I will create the time and energy to build a new reality.’ That shift in mindset might seem small, but it can spark incredible changes. You have the power to take even the tiniest steps toward a brighter reality-it all starts with what you choose to focus on.
@ thank you for the reminder…. I am doing my best. Currently and for the last 23 years I’ve been on my own and haven’t experienced having children so…. What is my purpose? I know that I deserve more than what I have experienced and I’m working on getting my mind straight to change my life. appreciate your assistance 🙏🏼🫶🏼
@@kimberlyhoppe-walker6093I'm sorry the world has made you feel like maybe reproduction is purpose. There are SO many ways to create and bring meaning and expansion of love and peace in this world. I think just the fact that you are here and asking yourself these questions is a beautiful sign you are moving into your fullest purpose. Which I believe, is to become the most authentic and mind/body/spirit/will/action aligned version of yourself you can become. Healing and releasing all the parts of you that feel otherwise or worse try to make others feel otherwise. And yet, the beauty may be in the greatest purpose of all, to come back home to our own peace and be able to live and enjoy the fruits and blessings of this mortal coil and have some adventures, sharing connection and love with others and with nature and this planet while we are here. 💖 I hope more snd more beauty and purpose is revealed within you along the way. 🙏
I feel your pain & I want you to know that relief is coming. I promise you this. You can't hold me to my promise because i'm not allowed to be here, but hang in there. Big changes are coming.
Long story really short- long term unresolved stress causes health issues, short term stress if done in a healthy way can be quite good for you Think like going to the gym- working out all day every day is going wear you down and eventually break you, going to the gym and going straight for a 500lbs deadlift is also going to break you, but going to the gym a few times a week pushing yourself but staying within your limits and progressing over time will build you up and make you stronger
@ it has been my personal experience with mood stabilizers and behavioral drugs of any kind, that they cause much more harm than good. I had my own personal experiences with these things and then I worked in the medical field for many years on the emergency side and responded for copious amounts of calls related to those kinds of drugs. They are not a powerful tool. They are a bandaid at best…a simple form of chemical restraints on different levels. And they often have the opposite effect than what they are used for.
I am a listener who is a recovering alcoholic and meth addict. I am currently in school to get my certificate to be a substance abuse counselor and then ultimately a degree in social work. I love all of the esoteric and spiritual content so much but this episode really is paralleling the context of my school work. I sent this to two of my professors who I am sure will also love it. One thing that comes up in discussion amongst us in class is the potential for meth addicts self medicating undiagnosed ADHD. As a student, I was inspired by one of my professors who is an MFT. He never suffered from addiction but he did get diagnosed with ADHD well into his career at 43. I recently got tested by my own therapist at the age of 44 and have ADHD (x a million lol). I just find it so interesting, the potential correlation. Love your podcast, Andre. I have been listening since I got out of rehab in fall 2023. I have always been spiritual, even in addiction, but once I was in recovery in rehab, I began with the same prayer daily, asking to be aligned in my divine purpose, so that I may be of service to others. When I got out, I was really happy to find podcasts like yours. They have helped guide me along my path of healing, and I am excited that I truly am aligning to my divine purpose so that I may be of service to others suffering from addiction and trauma going forward.
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Bless your journey! ❤️🔥🙏
Beautiful sharing and baring. ❤
Well said, many of us who watch these videos are healing.
sending love, strength, peace and joy!
Watching this as I get my dopamine fix.
Right? 😂
I LOVE it when Andre has a new show 🥰
The rabbit holes literally saved my life. Keep diving.
Recovering meth addict here with 9 months clean. Now I'm addicted to this podcast 😅
Andre and Anna, you guys should reach out to RFK Jr regarding his goal to create a public rehab program for addiction. Your insights and experiences hold be so valuable.
And Trump's brother died of addiction...
That would be awesome!
I love the questions she asked you! I really enjoyed hearing about your personal experiences. You have a very calming essence about you and the gusts you’ve had …(well, the ones so far I’ve watched. I’ve just recently discovered your podcasts.)
Stoicism has helped me a lot
"The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight.”
- Epictetus
I've almost always been too indulgent to be a really stoic man in this sense, but, after reading Richard Rudd's main book "The Gene Keys" and checking my profile there, I found one of my key keys to be the 56th, which is much like what you say. That 56th key is "Distraction, Enrichment, Intoxication". It starts from just distracting yourself with this and that, with whatever works as a distraction.
When you evolve on that keyline, you learn to take things not as distractions, but as life-enriching little experiences. In short, you learn to savor things, which is exactly what you are saying there on that Epictetus quote. Maybe I should read some of this fella's work too... thanks!
I am in love with this woman. Such a vibe. So fun. Great energy. This truly helped me a lot. Thank you A for always sharing gold with all of us. Much love to both of you.❤
I’m a scientist so this woman speaks my language, I loved it! I’m going to throw my phone in the sea!! 🤣
This video is so important
Andre, you are so good. I love your intelligence. This is such a great episode.
Wow! What a wonderful Woman!
I loved this guest and really opened my eyes to my denial of addiction. Thank you for all your help.
Oh she is the best! I can't wait to watch what it will be like here with you!!!! (given that you are so spiritual!)
"YEAH BABY...YEAH!"
~Austin Powers
Amazing podcast! Thank you 🙏
I’m only 2 minutes in, and I get huge synchronistic vibes from this cute lady!
Right?! me too! She is very cool.
RUclips told me this was my Favorite podcast hosts for 2024
As always….great podcast! Appreciate Know Thyself so much!
Wow! This is a wonderful interview with alot of helpful suggestions! Thank you for sharing!! Blessings to all 😀
She looks like Blu's mother haha
I thought the same thing!!!
It's Blu from the Multiverse 💙
@@H2H_GuiDance same 😆
Our collective homeostasis is rapidly shifting as boundaries dissolve and our function can not be dependable in a future mingled with AI. Dig deeper to access creativity that AI can never produce. Thus the greater self-care and happiness can be realized as we ride on the wave of creating our new world. Some of us have already experienced this self liberation when the first PCs were given to us in the workplace along with software that did so much support function. Now we take that support for granted. The next evolutionary step is the training of AI to be our creative assistant.
I love you both. Thank you ❤
It always makes me want to shut down as im listening 😊
Loved her book, Dopaime Nation
Beautiful, thanks for sharing 🎉 seeing everything as a blessing for growing is what helps us heal. Not making us a sinner.... all this judgementel stuff in politics and healthcare Systems have harmed us more than any drog can do. 🤔
Low grade suffering! Word!
Intriguing topic. I wish I had an hour and a half to absorb it all.
I'm sure you can find time if you choose to. 10 minutes a day for the rest of the week? 💖
Our food, our water and our air is being poisoned. What do you think that does to humans?
Access to mushrooms would mean we have access to an actual antidepressant
Drugs are bad mmmkay
I have a question. Can you still be addicted to a substance, having abstained for many years?
Doesn't personal intimacy, or the anticipation tilt the see saw and release dopamine, so that it needs to be compensated for? I'm not intate with anyone in any context, but I imagine that being intimate with someone would create a longing when apart. So, how does intimacy stave off the roller coaster?
How about watching shorts?
How about the role an function of Serotonin. !
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Soooo goood purr usual
Do people not realize that some people are not able to enjoy the sound of a bird chirping because they are living just to survive life….too many responsibilities and not enough time or money or energy to make it through…
I hear you, and it’s true that life can feel so heavy at times. But sometimes, the way we think about our circumstances shapes the reality we experience. Instead of saying, ‘I don’t have the time or energy,’ try saying, ‘I am strong, and I will create the time and energy to build a new reality.’ That shift in mindset might seem small, but it can spark incredible changes. You have the power to take even the tiniest steps toward a brighter reality-it all starts with what you choose to focus on.
@ thank you for the reminder…. I am doing my best. Currently and for the last 23 years I’ve been on my own and haven’t experienced having children so…. What is my purpose? I know that I deserve more than what I have experienced and I’m working on getting my mind straight to change my life. appreciate your assistance 🙏🏼🫶🏼
@@kimberlyhoppe-walker6093I'm sorry the world has made you feel like maybe reproduction is purpose. There are SO many ways to create and bring meaning and expansion of love and peace in this world. I think just the fact that you are here and asking yourself these questions is a beautiful sign you are moving into your fullest purpose. Which I believe, is to become the most authentic and mind/body/spirit/will/action aligned version of yourself you can become. Healing and releasing all the parts of you that feel otherwise or worse try to make others feel otherwise. And yet, the beauty may be in the greatest purpose of all, to come back home to our own peace and be able to live and enjoy the fruits and blessings of this mortal coil and have some adventures, sharing connection and love with others and with nature and this planet while we are here. 💖 I hope more snd more beauty and purpose is revealed within you along the way. 🙏
I feel your pain & I want you to know that relief is coming. I promise you this. You can't hold me to my promise because i'm not allowed to be here, but hang in there. Big changes are coming.
@VisualVortexArtStudio this is nonsense. It is an absolute insult to speak this way to people who cannot afford to eat. Shame on you.
If stress leads to cancer then what kind of stress is required to avoid cancer?
Long story really short- long term unresolved stress causes health issues, short term stress if done in a healthy way can be quite good for you
Think like going to the gym- working out all day every day is going wear you down and eventually break you, going to the gym and going straight for a 500lbs deadlift is also going to break you, but going to the gym a few times a week pushing yourself but staying within your limits and progressing over time will build you up and make you stronger
Thanks for the explanation. So logical
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I stopped listening at “mood stabilizers”.
Why? Curious
@ it has been my personal experience with mood stabilizers and behavioral drugs of any kind, that they cause much more harm than good. I had my own personal experiences with these things and then I worked in the medical field for many years on the emergency side and responded for copious amounts of calls related to those kinds of drugs. They are not a powerful tool. They are a bandaid at best…a simple form of chemical restraints on different levels. And they often have the opposite effect than what they are used for.
A week in a cave sounds so perfect and yummy. Me need that.
Tell her go try Muay Thai
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