Recovery For All

A return to a piece of my story that I kinda stopped talking about in the first host's story. I recommend giving the host's story a listen because this one picks right up  where that one left y'all with a cliff hanger. Death, Loss, a deepening practice. New jobs, new trainings a new partner and now fiance heck there's even a gall-dern Pandemik in here. I hope that there's also some stuff in here that resonates with you.

Click here for a link to the book I mentioned Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele
I also Reccomend Books by Kevin Griffin
One Breath 12 Steps and One Breath at a time

Here we go! 

A hodgepodge of events that I feel are significant in shaping my experience. Much of what I share has been unboxed looked at put to use or repurposed. There is still much to tell but I hope to do that as time goes on through guests and interaction as a community-building strength, hope, and resilience together.

As always 1 min in if you've heard the intro before will get you started on the Podcast.

Make "moves" towards gratitude! I hope this resonates with you no matter if you are in recovery or just looking to make some changes whatever they might be.
Visit www.gr8fulmoves.com for a consultation and more about the services I offer.  I'm excited to meet you. 

A tough topic around the holidays we are talking about ways we can be kinder to ourselves and keep working on being aware of the choices we make and self-care practices.  Sophie has a compassionate, care centered approach to this recovery journey that folks are still struggling to talk about so, we are talking about it! Sophie shares about her path on the road to recovery from disordered eating, how it shows up in her master's program and can still elude her as a student working on scholarly papers about disordered eating. 

Here are a couple of things to have in your toolkit for the holidays

1. Have a grounding contact to reach out to if you have known stressors when visiting family/friends for the holidays. 

              A check-in with someone solid who knows and understands you can be a great way to take a break from a conversation that took an unhealthy turn.

2. Set up boundaries in advance with people who will support you within your circles. 

              By asking for what you need remember you are asking for support and that you may not get it exactly the way you'd hoped. Take space, remember to breathe, hit up your buddy.

3. You can leave the situation.

              If you have to leave know that you can do that but before you go head toward something that helps you stay on the recovery path. Seclusion without something to focus on often allows for focus on an unhealthy pattern. you can always place focus on interrupting that pattern as well.

Recovery For All speaks to our listeners about personal responsibility for the content that can be challenging for triggers at times so if it is necessary for you to skip a minute for the use of numbers to illustrate a point at 42:29-43:20 skip it and carry on, the meditation isn't far behind Meditation at 47:10. Below are resources that you can look into if you want facts, support, or are returning to the path for recovery from disordered eating. 

Sophie Lyons

Trauma conscious yoga guide

Social media: @sophielions 

Sophielyonsyoga.com

[email protected]

Resources for knowledge: 

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/eating-disorder

https://twloha.com/blog/topics/eating-disorders/?gclid=CjwKCAiAzNj9BRBDEiwAPsL0d7kyw-k6IRJsAUEYRuwCqCknLyC2ts19FbVSKwhC-4CW8xOL6jMJhRoCAi0QAvD_BwE

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/eating-disorders/helping-someone-with-an-eating-disorder.htm

In this episode, Kathy takes time to share stories of her time working with some former clients living with traumatic brain injury and some students she was able to educate while lifting her clients up. 

Kathy also reminds us about the importance of incremental successes and noting the difficult work it can be for caregivers. This is an episode that I hope sheds light on the work someone you know may be offering to those who need it more clearly. Whether it's your job, service, or caring for your family/friends. I am of course pointing to any human taking care of humans so if you think I'm missing you please stick around and we'll keep acknowledging using heroes!

 It is also an opportunity for other Caregivers to feel seen, recognized, for the amazing amount of giving the work requires. If you have resources let's share! In the comments section, Drop the names of groups for Humans caring for Humans or Caregivers for support. If you'd like me to be aware of more or have something specific you'd like to talk about find me in the DMs of any of the URL/handles below.

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P.S. The Podcast begins a minute in and the Meditation starts at 37:04 if you'd like a 9min sit before or after the Podcast to ground.

I belong to you,
Jason Denham

The future is not yet written. Let's be ready to help write it with Love, understanding, empathy, and as much peace as we can muster. This meditation is to help us separate from the stressors of the election stories and hype come in and try some space with the breath.

The Election may be on our minds so much to the point we may be stuck in the stories of our own making that have not come to pass. In order to carry on and become better humans working to create a place where we work together for change, we must first start by balancing ourselves. We do this by going in to breathe. Creating a sense of connection and finding a safe space within ourselves to rest. If we do not rest the mind we are less likely to make the decision that helps and more likely to make a decision that is impulsive or reactionary. Settle in with me with a little joy and fortify your house, that is a room of your own making just for you that you can visit any time you wish. 

Please tune in for a talk with Danelle Warner, LMT of @antidotetherapies for some info about Craniosacral therapy Lymphatic massage, & Functional Range Conditioning or (FRC). 

Danelle shares her journey as a practitioner, and how, in her experience, a dash of vulnerability, holding safe spaces, some joy in spite of the hard stuff, and super cool involuntary twitches are her jam. We get an introduction to the pain scales "Wincey, Pinchy, Painful, Ouch Face" Go ahead and say that at least 3 times fast and I dare you not to smile. 

The body's connection to emotion and experience is profound and can be a gateway to a deeper understanding of self when guided through with a pro like Danelle.  Have a listen to decide if these therapies sound like something you'd like to explore for your own growth and restoration.

This is a Conversation with Molly O. who is a member of Al-Anon Family Groups, founded in 1951, is a "worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help." This is a conversation mostly about what engaging with Al-Anon (for MO), AA (for me), yoga, and being health conscious has taught us. 

I've attached a link to Al-Anon just in case you were looking for a strong community to be a part of. Al-anon holds true to that tradition of being self-sustaining through its members and has not approached me to in any way. I am providing awareness that this organization is an option for those who might be suffering from a loved one who may be exhibiting addictive behaviors or caring for a person in recovery who feels like some guidance could be of use.

https://al-anon.org/

Skip to 59 sec if you've already heard the intro. Meditation begins at a minute.

Scanning the body is a way for you to connect to what all of us experience but sometimes push past or overlook. How does what's happening in the body relate to how we are feeling? When we allow for some time to listen to the body while observing from head to toe we start to connect with what the body might need from us. Is it sleep, hydration, quiet, or movement? Are we happy angry lonely or tired? (HALT) Check-in with your body today and every day if you like. Small shifts for change start with knowing what's going on in there. 

Namaskar

Another way that one can work on a single point of focus (in addition to the breath) is with an object. Find an object that's close by grab it no need to think about what the object is. Find a comfortable seat and follow along.

59 sec marks the beginning of the meditation if you've already heard the intro.

Sometimes settling in on a point of focus with vibration can be how we dial back the noise a bit. Here we use the singing bowl to create an audible interruption for the mind should it begin to wander. 

We also use the 3 rings of the singing bowl to remember and honor the Buddha, Dharma, and the Sangha. Our Great Teachers, Their teachings, our community. Why do you practice? Is it for seeking space, enlightenment, to be of service, etc? Coming to this daily practice helps us to come to ourselves and to iron out the barriers to the purpose. I hope that purpose finds you here, inspired by the Sangha, and guided by the teacher. If/when you desire more you might choose to seek the Dharma.

I've added a chapter feature that allows you to start right at the beginning of the meditation should you like to get right to it!

Namaste