S1 E35 Healing from Compulsive Behaviors

Mindful Sobriety The Podcast

In this episode, Quentin discusses his journey with recovery dharma, a Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery from addiction. He shares his experience with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, such as compulsive spending. Quentin explains the core teachings of Buddhism and how they apply to recovery, emphasizing the importance of acting with wisdom and accepting life as it is. He also discusses the challenges of being honest with oneself and the need for accountability in recovery.

Keywords

mindful sobriety, recovery dharma, addiction, Buddhist principles, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, suffering, wisdom, accountability, honesty, support

Takeaways

• Recovery dharma is a Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery from addiction that focuses on acting with wisdom and accepting life as it is.
• Addiction can manifest in different ways, such as substance abuse or behavioral addictions like compulsive spending.
• Being honest with oneself and practicing accountability are important aspects of recovery.
• Recovery is a journey of continuous improvement, and it's okay to fall down as long as you keep trying.
• Finding support and connecting with others who are going through similar experiences can be beneficial in the recovery process.

Sound Bites

• "It's really about acting with wisdom in such a way that not only taking ourselves out of situations that can cause that suffering or enhance that suffering, but also there's just sometimes in life where it's not something you can avoid."
• "It's not about just that moment. It's about every moment of being mindful."
• "Trust your intuition because you've got amazing intuition about things."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:36
Recovery Dharma: A Buddhist-Inspired Approach

03:12
Acting with Wisdom and Accepting Life

11:24
The Practice of Mindfulness

16:54
Childhood and Parenting

23:36
Struggles with Addiction and Mental Health

28:05
Honesty and Accountability in Recovery

33:48
Advice for Those Struggling with Addiction

38:38
Conclusion