In this episode, we discuss:

• The current mental heath & addiction crisis
• Shifting the focus from an individual to collective issue
• The stigma of eating disorders & addiction
• The benefits of yoga for recovery
• Potential harms of the wellness industry
• The story of Eat Breathe Thrive

Chelsea Roff is the Founder and Director of Eat Breathe Thrive. A yoga therapist, researcher, and educator, she has spent nearly a decade pioneering integrative health programs for people with mental health challenges.

In 2011, Roff offered the first Yoga for Eating Disorders program to clients at a treatment center where she had once been treated for anorexia. This later became the heart of Eat Breathe Thrive: a seven-week program that combines yoga, meditation, and psychoeducation to help people recover from eating disorders. Two years later, she raised $50,000 in fifty days to kickstart Eat Breathe Thrive. Since its inception, she has brought the program to scale in thirty-two U.S states and seven countries.

Prior to her work in the charitable sector, Chelsea worked as a researcher and grant writer in a psychoneuroimmunology laboratory. Her early research focused on how yoga affects the immune systems of people with HIV/AIDs and cancer. She is currently overseeing a multi-study research initiative on yoga in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, which includes two randomized controlled trials.

In 2020, Chelsea took on an additional role as Director for the Give Back Yoga Foundation UK. She is currently spearheading an initiative to bring therapeutic yoga programs to scale in healthcare systems in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Chelsea is an avid swimmer and triathlete, and in her spare time studies Arabic and travels in her campervan.

To access the Yoga & Recovery Symposium: https://give-back-yoga-foundation.thinkific.com/courses/yoga-and-recovery-symposium-2023

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Tim's addiction recovery journey
• Shifting from self-centeredness to a life of service
• Rebuilding after losing everything
• Mental, emotional, spiritual and physical fitness
• Natural dopamine sources
• The importance of who you surround yourself with

Tim Westbrook is the Founder & CEO of  Camelback Recovery, an organization with an impressive track record in helping individuals achieve lifelong sobriety.

Tim is not only a survivor of substance addiction but also a passionate advocate for recovery. With a background in business and a Master's in Addiction Counseling, Tim's story is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of community.

Website: https://www.camelbackrecovery.com/
Instagram: @camelbackrecovery
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In this episode:

• Vimalasara’s recovery journey
• The relationship between sexual trauma and eating disorders
• Mindfulness training for recovery
• Nervous system regulation
• Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha's teachings to overcome addition
• Being of service in recovery
• The Hungry Ghost 
• Advice for those still struggling

Poet, author, and public speaker Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara) is the award-winning author/editor of ten books. Their debut novel, Borrowed Body, won the 2006 Mind Book of the Year Award. They co-authored the award-winning book Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction. And authored Detox Your Heart Meditations for Emotional Trauma. They are one of the founding facilitators of  Dr. Gabor's Mate's Compassionate Inquiry, and have curated ten conversations on the  Psychedelics as a Path to Freedom: A New Frontier for Mental Health Treatment 

Their most recent book, published in 2020, I Am Still Your Negro: An Homage to James Baldwinhas won critical acclaim. They began writing as an international correspondent covering Aboriginal deaths in custody and land rights in Australia. They are a senior teacher in the Triratna Buddhist Community and one of the leading African descent voices in the field of mindfulness for addiction. In 2024 A First Aid Kit for The mind: Working with habitual behaviours will be published. They  work as an international public speaker and professional trainer in the field of mindfulness approaches for addiction and trauma.

They live on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, and can be found online at valeriemason-john.com

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Welcome back to the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast! Below are the links mentioned in the intro:

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Episode 77: The Elephant in the Room with Kezia Calvert

In this episode, we discuss:

• Parenting & recovery
• The myth of wine as “self-care”
• Shame, secrecy & hiding
• Being a highly sensitive person
• Finding community
• True belonging
• Writing for recovery
• Living in alignment

Kezia is the founder of her creative business, Kezia Calvert Creative where she guides people on a journey of self-discovery through writing. Many of Kezia's students are in recovery, and people from all paths and programs are welcome. Kezia's writing workshops are safe spaces for people to find their place of belonging in the world. Kezia utilizes a variety of techniques including writing prompts, sharing and witnessing, group discussions and debates, among others. Kezia is also passionate about her own writing projects such as her space on Substack. When she's not busy putting pen to paper Kezia is a busy wife and mother of two (one of whom is a newborn!). She loves fitness, being outdoors, and reading. 

You can find out more about Kezia and her work at: www.keziacalvertcreative.com and on IG @thesoberelephantchronicles
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In this episode, we discuss:

• Dr. Higgins’ Story
• Is addiction genetic?
• The fascinating discoveries of epigenetics
• How to work with your DNA
• How trauma changes our physiology
• The relationship between mental health challenges & addition
• How to get tested

Founder and CEO of Wired For Addiction®, Dr. Evelyn Higgins is a recognized international expert in the epidemiology of addiction.  As a Certified Addictionologist, Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, and Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain management, Dr. Higgins has had the honor of advising the U.S. Surgeon General, producing and hosting a Gracie Award winning nationally syndicated health and wellness terrestrial radio program, and serving as a 1996 Olympic Team Doctor and Olympic torch bearer. 
 
With 35 years in clinical practice, Dr. Higgins has designated over 16 years to Research and Development in the science of addiction recovery. A TEDx Speaker (her TEDx Talk can be found here), panelist at the 2022 International Society of Substance Use Professionals Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the 2022 International Gambling Conference in Auckland, New Zealand, and a 2021 Nominee for Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators in Healthcare, Dr. Higgins finds herself at the nexus of epigenetics, neuroscience, and addiction.

To learn more, visit: https://www.wiredforaddiction.com/

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Donny’s addiction recovery journey
• Recovering from relapse
• Small shifts that amount to big change
• Redefining success in recovery
• Being of service
• Embracing vulnerability 
• Pain as part of the shared human experience
• The power of community

Donny Starkins is an international yoga instructor, mindfulness teacher, speaker, personal development coach and host of the Comeback Stories podcast. As a former D1 Baseball player, his journey into mindfulness and personal Development started after seven knee operations and an addiction to pain killers. He has been sober for over 10 years and now helps others get unstuck, find purpose, and live a more present life.

See the links below to connect with Donny and learn more about his work:

Website: https://donnystarkins.com/
Instagram: @donny_starkins
Podcast: Comeback Stories

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Addiction in the family
• People-pleasing & perfectionism 
• The “hole in the soul”
• Ash’s experience in rehab
• How to live authentically
• The benefits of yoga & meditation 
• Finding the right guidance & support

Ashleigh Butterss is a well-being mentor and the creator and host of Behind The Smile – a recovery podcast designed to expose and remove the stigma around mental health, trauma and addiction.

After making the decision to get sober in 2020, Ash set out on a mission, quitting her corporate job and diving deeply into the world of self-development and recovery. Her mission is to smash through the stereotype that surrounds addiction and to help people live a fulfilled life connected to their purpose. 

Website: https://www.ashbutterss.com/ 
Instagram: @ashbutterss
Podcast: Behind the Smile
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In this episode, we explore:

• Dr. Steve's recovery journey
• A trauma-informed approach to the 12-Steps
• The relationship between trauma and addiction
• EMDR Therapy
• A Buddhist approach to recovery
• Incorporating Step 0
• Expressive arts 

Dr. Steve Dansiger is a master EMDR Therapist and provider of EMDR Training and Advanced Topics Courses with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness, and is a pioneer in the Buddhist recovery field. He is the creator and founder of the MET(T)A Protocol (Mindfulness and EMDR Treatment Template for Agencies) which utilizes both Buddhist psychology and EMDR therapy to create an agency's primary clinical practice system. He is the author of Clinical Dharma: A Path for Healers and Helpers, EMDR Therapy and Mindfulness for Trauma-Focused Care (coauthored with Jamie Marich), Mindfulness for Anger Management and also coauthored Trauma and the 12 Steps: A Trauma Responsive Workbook and Trauma and the 12 Steps: Daily Meditations & Reflections - both companion pieces to the updated Trauma and the 12 Steps by Dr. Jamie Marich, for which he wrote the foreword. His most recent book (with Dr. Marich) is Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy: A Trauma Focused Guide. He blogs and podcasts on topics related to mental health, recovery, and mindfulness. Besides maintaining a private practice in Los Angeles, he travels internationally speaking and teaching on Buddhist mindfulness, EMDR therapy, the MET(T)A Protocol, trauma, Buddhist approaches to treating mental health issues, and clinician self-care. He has been practicing Buddhist mindfulness for over 30 years (including a one year residency at a Zen monastery), and teaches dharma classes regularly in Los Angeles and other centers internationally.

Learn more about Dr. Steve Dansiger at his website: http://www.drdansiger.com/

In this episode, we speak about the new edition of Trauma and the 12-Steps: a Trauma Responsive Workbook now available for pre-order.
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In this episode, we discuss:

• The prevalence of porn addiction
• How to know if you’re addicted
• The hidden costs of watching porn
• A holistic approach to recovery
• Embracing discomfort
• Mindfulness
• Behavioral architecture
• Navigating slip-ups

Jeremy Lipkowitz is a meditation teacher, coach, and digital habits expert on a mission to empower men to reclaim their minds, thrive in relationships, and live with integrity. Featured in Men's Health Magazine and Livestrong, his impactful work includes helping men overcome porn addiction and live with purpose. With over a decade of teaching experience, Jeremy created the Unhooked Recovery program, which offers a 30-day reboot for addiction. Having triumphed over addiction himself through mindfulness meditation, he's shared techniques globally, including at universities, recovery centers, and organizations, such as Microsoft and The United Nations. With Genetics and Genomics degrees and progress towards a Duke University PhD, Jeremy transitioned fully to mindfulness teaching in 2015. Trained as a Buddhist monk and ICF-certified Executive Coach, he blends science, spirituality, and self-compassion for self-mastery and high performance living.

Website: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/
Podcast: Unhooked: A Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast
IG: @jeremylipkowitz
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In this episode:

• Celeste’s recovery journey
• Addiction as a spectrum
• Eating disorder recovery
• Emotional sobriety
• The bigger issue with "Mommy Wine Culture"
• Solutions for overwhelmed mothers
• The true impact of alcohol
• Practical tips for getting sober

Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother. 

Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. She is a recipient of the Windfelt Inspire Award by the Dry Society Social Club, as well as 2x winner of Red Tricycle's Spoke Challenge for best writing. She lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband and two children.

Website: https://www.celesteyvonne.com/
Instagram @theultimatemomchallenge
Order Celeste's New Book:
It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture

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