Self Compassion for the Addiction Recovery Journey with Dr. Jamal Früster

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea is joined by Dr. Jamal Früster, owner of Alma Sana Chiropractic Studio, host of Soul Coffee podcast and Life Coach from Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Jamal’s signature workshop, Providing for the Provider, serves leaders, health care professionals and other providers so they can sustainably serve others. Many of the principles taught within this workshop can be beautifully applied by those in addiction recovery. Chelsea has personally attended and benefited greatly from Providing for the Provider.

Here, Dr. Jamal shares his personal journey through childhood trauma, choosing to become a Chiropractor, overcoming addictive patterns and serving others in practice.

Key take-aways:

• Addictions are often a result of needs going unmet, and/or unconscious attempts to self-regulate.

• Understanding root causes of addiction compassion for people who are struggling and for one’s self.

• “Where focus goes, energy flows.” Coming back from a relapse can be an opportunity to refocus and discover needs that are going unmet.

• Self love and self compassion dissolve guilt and shame surrounding addictive behaviors, which opens the door to recovery.

• Maintaining a balance of serving others and prioritizing one’s own needs is essential for long-term sobriety and health. Taking care of Self is taking care of others.

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