Kurt Swensen

This week on ORS Radio…… Are we pointed in the right direction?? Processing issues that continue to resurface. Not taking on too much. Memory loss from PTSD. Our “work” is never done. Relapse and maladaptive behaviors. Distraction and avoidance. Check out https://www.psychonthebike.com All of our programs are available 24/7 @ www.kurtswensen.com or you can subscribe... Continue Reading

This week on ORS Radio…… Anthony Bourdain and some thoughts about suicide. What are we avoiding? Exploring our own dark thoughts. Seeking help. http://suicidehotlines.com/national.html http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/Europe/ http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international/south-africa-suicide-hotlines.html Download audio file (orsradio432.mp3) Download audio

This week on ORS Radio…… Cultivating, then using, our Intuition. http://www.sho.com/billions “Letting go” and Step Three. Aligning with Nature. What’s “right” and what’s not. Emotional conflict. Relapse, resentment, respect. Listen 24/7 @ www.kurtswensen.com or subscribe at iTunes. Download audio file (orsradio431.mp3) Download audio

On this weeks episode…… More on NAD including some resources in the U.S. https://www.springfieldwellnesscenter.com https://www.kenstarrmd.com https://www.nadtreatmentcenter.com Home http://archwayapothecary.com Julian shares his story of his experience recovering from his heroin addiction in these two short videos. Fifth step work. “Ronnie” from The Chi http://www.sho.com/the-chi PTSD and hypervigilance. How validation can help us heal. All programs are... Continue Reading

This week on ORS Radio…… The fear of failing. What if I don’t “get it”? Stop Stopping. Loving ourselves. Self loathing and giving up. Behavioral and secondary addictions. The Trade. http://www.sho.com/the-trade The Power of Honesty. All of our programs are available 24/7 at www.kurtswensen.com Download audio file (orsradio429.mp3) Download audio

This week on ORS Radio……. Accepting help, support, and love. Integrating our “new self”. Recidivism in chemical dependency. Doing “the work”. Touchstones. Dr. Stephen Trudeau and The Courage to Thrive. https://tinyurl.com/y9xdc2kf Being open to change. Living in the magic. Download all of our programs 24/7 @ www.kurtswensen.com or subscribe @ ITunes. Download audio file (orsradio428.mp3)... Continue Reading

This week on ORS Radio……. SAD in Los Angeles? Iontopatch Transdermal Delivery System. http://www.iontopatch.com Niacin, NAD, Abram Hoffer, http://www.doctoryourself.com/niacinreviews.html Our amends work, and an example of when not to do it. What do I still need to learn? The urgency to “fix” something. Patience. Retelling “the car story” Trust, sabotage, and letting go. All programs are available... Continue Reading

This week on ORS Radio…… “The Opiate Epidemic” CNN, WTF?? Xanax is NOT an antidepressant!! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ex-dea-agent-opioid-crisis-fueled-by-drug-industry-and-congress/ The business of chemical dependency treatment. Who qualifies for what level of care? More about Suboxone. Cottonwood in Arizona https://www.cottonwooddetucson.com Our quality of life in recovery. Thanksgiving and Giving Thanks. Download audio file (orsradio426.mp3) Download audio

This week on ORS Radio….. Sponsorship, Daniel Murray, and steps Four and Five. PTSD Giving ourselves respect and the space to heal. Examples of pain and healing on Showtime….. http://www.sho.com/ray-donovan/season/5/episode/12/time-takes-a-cigarette http://www.sho.com/titles/3438088/george-michael-freedom The “Invisible Line”. Avoidance as a safety mechanism. What is still “stuck:” inside? All of our shows are available 24/7 @ www.kurtswensen.com or, subscribe... Continue Reading

This week on ORS Radio…….. The power of putting the pieces together. Unconscious vs. conscious. Emotional “digging”. Peace and “success” in recovery. Defining “Self Love.” How The Universe “delivers.” WE ARE NOT BROKEN. Stop, and listen. Inner criticism. Download audio file (orsradio424.mp3) Download audio