On Renewal Healing Modern Addiction with Alex Olshonsky
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Jan 30, 2025 Alex Olshonsky, a leader in the recovery world and somatic practitioner, shares his inspiring journey from severe addiction to healing. He discusses the nuanced spectrum of addiction, emphasizing the emotional pain behind it as a protective mechanism. Alex highlights the crucial role of community and spirituality in recovery and explores how psychedelics can catalyze transformation. He also offers insights into holistic health approaches and their potential to address chronic health issues, encouraging a life filled with greater aliveness and joy.
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Addiction as a Spectrum
- Addiction involves compulsive behavior with negative consequences.
- Alex Olshonsky views addiction as a spectrum, from severe substance abuse to subtle habits.
Root of Addiction
- Addiction stems from buried emotional pain.
- The psyche repeats addictive patterns until the individual confronts the underlying pain.
Thrill-Seeking
- Alex Olshonsky's addiction involved risky behavior and a need for intense experiences.
- He felt more alive in dangerous situations than in his ordinary life.
