We all go through times when we are addicted to something. Some obvious ones are drugs, alcohol, money, sex and food. But there are less obvious addictions that are important to be aware of like control, negative thinking, self-doubt, escaping through things like travel, and even over-achieving. Addictions of all kinds give us a false sense of freedom. For a moment, the high or distraction we get feels liberating because it frees us from feeling things we don’t want to feel. Addictions may offer the appearance of freedom, but only aligning our actions to what truly feeds our body, mind, heart and spirit offers true liberation.

Having the courage to face and take steps to break free from addiction and addictive behavior catapults our personal growth in tremendous ways. Some of the wisest teachers I know have overcome addiction and now use what they have learned to serve others.

One of these teaches is Tommy Rosen, my friend and someone who I deeply respect for sharing so vulnerably about his 20+ year story of recovery from drugs and alcohol. He is also someone who is shining light on the more subtle addictions I mentioned above.

Tommy invited me to be a speaker in his Recovery 2.0 conference and share my addiction and recovery story. In our interview, I speak openly about my journey through depression and healing my 20 year addiction to prescription medication. Please join me and 35 other addiction and recovery teachers for a life-changing online conference dedicated to giving people the best wisdom on addiction and recovery available for FREE:

Recovery 2.0: Beyond Addiction

This free online conference brings together professionals and thought leaders to deliver cutting-edge, inspirational, spiritual, medical and practical approaches to overcoming addictions of all kinds. Tommy has gathered the best information and teachers in the world to help inspire people struggling with addiction, supporting their families and loved ones as well as those who work in the field of recovery.

Don’t miss out on this incredible resource where you’ll tap into fresh and emergent perspectives on 12-step recovery, emotional eating and body image, relationships and codependency, stress, the brain and biomechanics of addiction, the role of yoga in recovery, letting go of attachments, diet and lifestyle for optimal health, sugar addiction, and historical and global trends in addiction and recovery.

Dates: September 28-October 2, 2013

Price: FREE

Where: Sign up online

I hope you will join me in advancing the conversation on this very important subject. You will leave more aware, more empowered, and with the tools you need for successful recovery, optimal health and a life of fulfilling purpose, BEYOND ADDICTION!

Love,
Christine

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles one has overcome trying to succeed.” – Booker T. Washington

“Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” -Helen Keller