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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Modern Addiction
- Modern society offers many distractions, especially from emotions.
- These distractions can become addictions, ranging from substances to behaviors.
Quitting Coffee
- Sam Sager quit coffee after realizing it dominated his thoughts and schedule.
- Alex Olshonsky noted that quitting coffee can be surprisingly difficult, similar to harder drugs.
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.
