Imagine Moving On

I recapped the episode that I didn’t complete a month ago and talk about attachment to beliefs.

This one is a brainstorm resulting from the question of whether addiction requires behavior change or acceptance to overcome. And then it becomes about acceptamce and resistance being polar opposites on a spectrum of behavior change. Just a long thought exercise.

I am working on a guided meditation to address the heart as a symbol of the authentic self and opening it up. That sentence doesn't adequately explain it. This episode intends to explain it, but it too may not do it adequately. Also, not sure what happened with my recording setup, but my voice came out sounding slowed down, pitch affected somehow. I caught it and recorded a introductory disclaimer using a different microphone. I don't always listen to the episodes before I publish them or even after, so this may have been going on for a few episodes. Whatever the situation is I'll have to figure it out going forward. Hopefully it's not too disrupting to listen to. 

My friend Kristen Williams joins me again for a discussion on self and ego and stuff.

Is your mind open or closed? Do you have a growth or a fixed mindset? I explain these terms in the context of my personal experiences and life story. Enjoy!

Always rambling about something, here's another take on the terrain theory of health. You've likely been taught the germ theory, here's a haphazard explanation and contemplation on terrain theory. Regardless of how I say it, the message is of self-empowerment. You are in control of your own environment. 

…so detach from your expectations of what should be. In this episode I consider a few ideas around expectations, “shoulds,” belief attachment and stuff. Sound good? Press play…

Recently the theme of genocide has been popping up among sources I listen to. It has sparked some contemplation on my part. A random conversation and recollections of topics from college have all come together with the theme of genocide to yield this podcast episode. In my usual style I end up with more things to think about than complete thoughts. And that's just fine.

I am still trying to figure out what I am doing with this podcast. What topics or themes do I want to cover? For what purpose? While I figure it out I will share some passages from books I have read and am currently reading, thought provoking passages. Not every episode, but in this one and maybe in the future. In this episode I read from Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut and Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

Are you familiar with the story of the farmer by Alan Watts? I'd like to share it with you accompanied by my thoughts related to it. It's a topic I think I have more thinking to do on, this episode has just gotten me started. With connections with It's a Wonderful Life and Man's Search for Meaning, let's expand our awareness and understanding together. 

Bees have flowers and flowers have bees. Is there something we can learn about symbiosis, basic needs and overcoming addiction from nature? I bet there is. Listen to this episode to hear me try to figure it out (spoiler alert: I don't figure anything out, but the process is fun).

Musings on the purpose of life

I am rebranding or starting a new podcast soon. The new one will be called Imagine Moving On. In this episode I give the story behind my use of that phrase. I will be putting more attention towards my website as well, the URL is imaginemovingon.com

I missed recording an episode last week and i don’t feel like doing one this week so I’ll be back in a couple weeks from now thanks for listening.

I used to judge myself to some extent for quitting things, but sometimes quitting doesn’t seem bad, so is there a context where quitting is appropriate or is it semantics?

I share some quotes from Alan Watts and commentary of my own

This is a buffet of awesome ideas. Pretend you like it. Ready or not, press play....

Contemplations on expectations, etc.

From the book The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz I talk about the concept of not taking things personally. Easier said than done...or is it?

A discussion on cognitive dissonance; what it is, some examples, how to resolve it, and how does it apply to addiction topics.

Awareness and intention, right? That’s what I am hyper-fixated on, so here is more of it!

Dana DeMartino is a friend and colleague who I have known for several years. She is a professional counselor and Yoga instructor. She operates a studio called Imagine Yoga. @imagineyoga on the social media, imagineyogavt.com on the general web. In this episode we have a fun discussion about Dana's experience with yoga and how it can be beneficial for anyone to practice. Have you ever done yoga before?

Another SRSL interview. This time I chat with friend and colleague Kristen Williams, LCMHC, LADC. Kristen is in the process of launching a program to address self-doubt and other challenges for those in helping professions. It is applicable information to all of us though as we are all in one role or another helping someone (including ourselves!). Kristen and I will need to have more conversations for thebpodcast in the future, this will just be the first one.

My friend Justin Perry is a certified Oola life coach. Oolalife.com is home to a program to help individuals and families find earthy balance in life. In this episode I interview Justin and he explains what Oola is, how it has helped him and how it can help all of us enact healthy change in our lives as we seek healthy balance. Funny, inspirational and educational. A winning combination.

Addiction is a pattern of compulsive behavior, and is often if not always accompanied by guilt. The resolution to addiction is increased awareness and intentionality, and these two factors help eliminate guilt. So, listen to the episode and hear what I have to say about it.

I recently finished reading The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Let me tell you about it...

I had an idea for this one, and a unique title, but after finishing recording I feel like I strayed too far from coherence to give it a name. I covered a few topics and it was worthwhile, but not as on topic as I intended. This is life.

I guess I recorded another rant and ramble. Not surprised.

I have experienced anxiety and depression most of my life. Here I talk about what this has looked like, how I managed it, and what I have learned from it. Facebook Teespring YouTube

And here I share another perspective on relapse incorporating some wisdom from Alan Watts. Facebook Teespring YouTube

If you are looking for a therapist for any reason it may be an intimidating process. Here are some thoughts I have as a therapist for factors you might consider. Facebook Teespring YouTube

3 practical steps to breaking a habit Facebook Teespring YouTube

Some thoughts on priorities mostly, then some trying to think about balance... Facebook Teespring YouTube

Happy New Year! Starting off the second year of this podcast with season 3 and talking about personal change. Facebook Teespring YouTube

Season 2 is officially over. How did I do? In this episode I also talk about awareness and freedom.

If you like structured podcast episodes, just skip this one. If you are feeling adventurous, press play.

Epigenetics according to Paul Brodie, explained in laborious fashion, which is his style. Curious? Press play...

In this episode I review the book "Dying to Be Me" by Anita Moorjani. The author explains how she needed to die before she realized her true self. She doesn't recommend that everyone go through that experience. All we need to do is adjust our persepctive, which her book helps us to do. I found the book inspirational, maybe you will too.

My father passed away a few days ago and I wanted to talk it out with myself, so I did it here.  Facebook: https://facebook.com/stoprecoveringstartlivingpodcast Teespring: https://stop-recovering-start-living.myteespring.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuA4cH_EcpZUh5rQrvExfxA

Anhedonia is a common symptom following the breaking of a habit like an addiction, also of serious depression. Let's looknat what anhedonia is and what to do to get through it. Facebook Teespring YouTube

The topic of the war on drugs has been coming up frequently the last few days so I wanted to think outloud about here. It is a deep topic that leads into a lot of other topics for me. I tried to keep it relevant to drugs and addiction, but if you know me, relevance maintained is not common. I hope you enjoy!

A casual chat about affirmations, conditioning and realizing your true self...or thereabout. #affirmations #trainyourbrain #positiveselftalk Facebook Teespring YouTube

What was intended to be a thoughtful exploration of language regarding substance use or abuse, devolved into an anarchistic rant. Enjoy?

Are you struggling to heal from a past trauma or emotional injury? Are you feeling like forgiveness doesn't fulfill your need? Do you find my descriptions for episodes confusing? Listen to this episode and all will be made clear!

Wherein I revisit the topic of terrain theory and attempt to apply addiction to it in a hapless manner. I gave it my best, at least my best for today.

Talking about the saying "two steps forward and one step back," breaking it down, analyzing it, answering important questions...or something like it. Discussing routines and comfort zones and beneficial change.

Is jealousy an issue in your life? Would you rather experience joy? In this episode I share a few examples of jealousy in my life and how I have come to choose joy for another persons accomplishments rather than jealousy. Facebook: https://facebook.com/stoprecoveringstartlivingpodcast Teespring: https://stop-recovering-start-living.myteespring.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuA4cH_EcpZUh5rQrvExfxA

One of my rambling thought monologues on the topic of the Self

I cover some points I thinknare useful to understand or be aware of when someone you love is experiencing addiction.

Exploring the thought to word/action track. Some considerations on relapse. Mostly incomplete thoughts. Sorry for that. Thanks for listening! ImagineMovingOn.com

Thinking outloud about the topic of regret.

Stop Recovering Start Living is back for another season. After a 6 or so week break, I'm not sure what I want to do with the podcast any more. I'm going to keep it going for now with two episodes per month. Comments or questions are welcome: paulbrodieladc@gmail.com

A brief message to close the season.

The new world we are experiencing is becoming increasingly difficult, here are some unprepared opinions about how to manage it.

12 step programs have helped and hindered many people over the years. What is helpful and what is harmful in those style programs? I don’t know, but here are my opinions!

Terrain theory “explained” by Paul Brodie. Explained may be an over reach, introduced is more like it. Facebook Teespring YouTube

What does it mean to stop recovering and start living? I get into it here in proper rant form. What is addiction and how is it overcome? Listen and catch some elements.

A meandering contemplation on vibration and energy relative to the law of attraction, more or less.

Feeling lonely is a common trigger or reason cited for substance use, addiction, and relapse. How can we defeat loneliness and overcome addiction? Following a basic needs approach to health and a self-empowerment focus, let’s contemplate loneliness.

I wanted to rant about coronavirus, so I did.

Anxiety is a warning system. Warning systems are useful when operating properly. What happens with an system in disorder? I share my personal experience with anxiety and talk about it generally.

I often hear boredom as a catalyst for substance use or relapse. I started looking into boredom to better understand how to defeat it and found that maybe boredom just has a bad reputation.

Gratitude is the cure for everything...or at least a soothing balm for everything.

Suffering is a choice. Don’t believe me? Try it! Next time you experience pain (stimulus) think about how you want to feel and what you want in your life, think about the meaning behind the stimulus and THEN respond. The response is where suffering comes in, the response is yours to make, do you choose suffering? Maybe you are choosing suffering without realizing it. Start choosing acceptance and growth and life!

Is it better to consume or create? Why is that even a question? We have to do both. Both have benefits. Here are the links promised in the episode: Why Meditate | Change your brain's default mode  Why Consuming is Necessary for Creating  #1 Rule: Create Over Consume Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation in 4 Minutes ------------------------ In case you are interested... YouTube channel for my band/music  And in case you are interested in getting into trading stocks, here's a referral link for Robinhood

Overcoming addiction requires overcoming routine. Routine is a key element of human life. It all starts with our thoughts. We can control our routines if we try. Dr. Joe Dispenza on Instagram ------------------------ In case you are interested... YouTube channel for my band/music  And in case you are interested in getting into trading stocks, here's a referral link for Robinhood

Exploration of disconnect from self and social disconnect as cause of addiction, and overcoming addiction through re-connection, For more on the topic of connection, Johann Hari on Instagram ---------------------- In case you are interested... YouTube channel for my band/music  And in case you are interested in getting into trading stocks, here's a referral link for Robinhood

Relapse is not a bad thing, let’s say it isn’t even a thing at all. Let’s get rid of it altogether. Change is a process, it is slow and steady and doesn’t end in a day or a week or maybe longer. Change is a process. ------------------------ In case you are interested... YouTube channel for my band/music  And in case you are interested in getting into trading stocks, here's a referral link for Robinhood

Threat - stress response - relaxation response ------------------------ In case you are interested... YouTube channel for my band/music  And in case you are interested in getting into trading stocks, here's a referral link for Robinhood

I ponder aloud on the affirmation “I know that everything happens for me, and nothing happens to me.

When expectations are met we feel satisfied, even if the expectation isn’t something that is wanted...maybe? ------------------------ In case you are interested... YouTube channel for my band/music  And in case you are interested in getting into trading stocks, here's a referral link for Robinhood

Brief introduction to stages of change model Facebook Teespring YouTube ------------------------ In case you are interested... YouTube channel for my band/music  And in case you are interested in getting into trading stocks, here's a referral link for Robinhood

Thoughts on medication assisted treatment (MAT), what it is, how it’s used, is it helpful, and so on.

Stop recovering, but what about professional counseling or treatment supports? Here are my thoughts on the topic. Also, should you know a lot or a little about your counselor as a person?

I get into my meaning behind the phrase stop recovering start living, in my usual rambling and unpolished way of speaking.

I don’t follow the disease model approach to addiction. Here’s the start of what I think about the topic. Facebook Teespring YouTube

A brief introduction and welcome to this podcast.