Deanne Adamson - Addiction, Transformation, and Rediscovering Our True Selves
Sep 6, 2020
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Deanne Adamson, founder of Being True To You Transformational Recovery, discusses addiction, the power of conversion experiences, and aligning to your true calling. They explore the three stages of psychedelic integration coaching, the importance of shadow work, and the different roles in the psychedelic space. The conversation also delves into the concept of addiction, understanding and healing wounds, and finding life purpose.
Preparation and integration are crucial aspects of psychedelic therapy, involving becoming well-informed about the medicine, setting intentions, and engaging in conscious conversation and lifestyle changes.
Addressing wounds and burdens is an integral part of the transformational process, requiring self-awareness, emotional processing, and establishing healthier habits and perspectives.
Addiction recovery involves surpassing the addictive mindset through recognizing cognitive distortions, character building, adopting healthier habits, and aligning with one's true self and core values.
Deep dives
Preparation and Integration in Psychedelic Therapy
Preparation and integration are crucial aspects of psychedelic therapy. In the preparation phase, clients are guided to become well-informed about the chosen medicine, establish their readiness, set intentions, understand their role in the transformational process, and create a supportive set and setting. Integration is emphasized as an ongoing process, starting even before the psychedelic experience. It involves engaging in conscious conversation, working on character building, analyzing social and environmental influences, and focusing on lifestyle changes. Addiction recovery is also discussed, highlighting the need for a multi-dimensional approach that addresses the addictive mindset, personality, lifestyle, and culture. Transformational coaching plays a significant role in working through wounds and burdens, helping individuals raise their consciousness above addiction and move towards their true self.
Understanding Wounds and Burdens in Addiction and Mental Health
Wounds and burdens are significant factors in addiction and mental health challenges. Wounds refer to the pain caused by external factors, while burdens represent self-inflicted pain. Common wounds and burdens include peer group judgment, isolation, anxiety, depression, and unresolved discomfort or dis-ease. These wounds and burdens manifest in various disease patterns, such as addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or compulsive behavior. The transformational process involves addressing these wounds and burdens by cultivating self-awareness, processing emotions, releasing negative patterns, integrating experiences, and establishing healthier habits and perspectives.
The Importance of Personal Transformation in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is not a simple treatment or cure but a personal transformational process that requires addressing the addictive mindset, personality, lifestyle, and culture. Personal transformation involves surpassing the addictive mindset by recognizing and challenging cognitive distortions, denial, and rationalizations. Character building and cultivating principles like integrity, honesty, compassion, patience, and forbearance are essential in shaping a new identity away from addiction. Lifestyle changes, such as adopting healthier habits and a holistic approach, are key. The daily cultivation process involves addressing matters that arise moment to moment, integrating psychedelic experiences, and working towards aligning with one's true self and core values.
Importance of Preparation and Navigation Training in Medicinal Experiences
Preparing for a medicinal experience and engaging in navigation training are essential for a successful journey. Preparation involves being well-informed, self-screening, and screening facilitators or retreats. Navigation training helps individuals stay present and mindful during the experience, avoiding getting stuck or overwhelmed. Practices such as body awareness, embodiment, and mindfulness can help individuals lean into the experience and work through any challenges that arise.
Understanding Different Roles in Psychedelic Facilitation
The psychedelic space involves different roles, such as sitters, guides, coaches, and therapists. Sitters provide emotional support during the experience, while guides or facilitators administer the journey and guide the individual through psycho-spiritual aspects. Psychotherapists, with proper training and licensing, offer therapy under the influence of specific medicines. Coaches play a unique role in the long-term transformational process by working with clients on a broader scale, helping them set goals, navigate challenges, and integrate their experiences into daily life. Understanding these roles is crucial for finding appropriate support and guidance in the psychedelic journey.
In this podcast, Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave and Deanne Adamson, founder of Being True To You Transformational Recovery, have a candid discussion about overcoming addiction, the power of conversion experiences to awaken us to our life’s purpose, and aligning to your heart’s true calling. You’ll also learn about the three stages of psychedelic integration coaching, the importance of shadow work, and the differences between psychedelic coaches, guides, facilitators, sitters, and therapists.
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