This week, I am very excited to share a podcast that breaks tradition with our normal format.

Normally, I answer questions from people in recovery all over the world. This episode features an interview I conducted with Zach Bush, MD., from the recent Life Beyond Addiction Conference.

Zach is a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care, as well as an internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, and a regenerative future.

This interview was among the most watched during the Life Beyond Addiction Conference.

Zach shares profound wisdom about the power of nature, the interconnectedness of all things, and the way beyond all addiction. There are no words to fully describe the depth of this conversation.

You just have to listen for yourself as we cover a lot of territory.

P.S. If you would like to watch or listen to any or all of the conference collection, you can purchase the full conference at lifebeyondaddiction.com/collection2024

Tommy discusses

• The connection between addiction and abandonment
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• Understanding spiritual connection
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• Mankind’s separation from nature
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• The power of yoga and its potential flaws
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• Identity Crisis and Coping Mechanisms

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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In this episode of In the Circle, we dive into a compelling discussion with Patrick, a dedicated individual in long-term recovery, who inquires: Should Purpose Guide Your Path When Helping Others?

Patrick is at a crossroads in his service journey as he questions whether to pursue a conventional counseling career or continue his grassroots efforts of directly assisting people on the streets of San Francisco. Our discussion opens up a broader exploration of what it means to follow one's "Dharma," or true purpose, in the realm of service and recovery.

This is a powerful reminder that true service comes from the heart, driven by a genuine desire to help others and make a difference.

Tommy discusses

• Are you following your Dharma?
• Ignoring other people’s opinions
• How you can make a difference in someone's life
• Exploring true service and purpose

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

In this episode of In the Circle, Today, we'll hear an inquiry from Carla, who asks an important question regarding friendship and letting go: How do I release the ties of a long-term friendship that has become codependent? How can I let go of relationships that no longer serve me?

This inquiry takes us into this realm of relationships, reminding us that friendships, connections, business partnerships, and romantic relationships all have the potential to become codependent if we try to control or place someone else's needs inappropriately before our own.

As we delve into this topic, we're looking at shifting from blame and complaint to a place of self-reflection and growth. It's important to remember, you always have a choice, letting go of a friendship that no longer serves our well-being can be an act of self-care and liberation for all involved parties.

Tommy discusses

• The difference between codependency and interdependency
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• What is true forgiveness?
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• You have a choice
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• The importance of trusting your gut
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• Outgrowing people on the Path of Recovery

Registration Now Open for the Life Beyond Addiction Program, LIVE with Tommy Rosen! Beginning online June 1st - Earlybird on NOW! Find out more and save $400: https://lifebeyondaddiction.com/program

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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In this episode of In the Circle, we are joined by Jamie who inquires: How can I finally be free from the frequency of addiction? Jamie expresses that he has just celebrated five years of recovery, yet he feels that recovery should be easier by now.

What will finally set us free? How can we truly surrender and let go of the frequency of addiction? There isn't just one path to freedom; it varies for everyone. The steps and yoga are practices to help us live more skillfully and truthfully.

Letting go is not about effort but about realizing the irrelevance of what no longer serves us. This journey is about reorienting yourself towards truth and surrendering to what is real, allowing you to let go and move forward.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in their recovery journey and looking for ways to break free and reach a higher level of liberation.

Tommy discusses

• Letting go of what you think you are
• Breaking out of the frequency of addiction
• Why the path to freedom is different for everyone
• What does it mean to find your truth?
• You are not your addiction

Registration Now Open for the Life Beyond Addiction Program, LIVE with Tommy Rosen! Beginning online June 1st - Earlybird on NOW! Find out more and save $400: https://lifebeyondaddiction.com/program

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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In this episode of In the Circle, we’re joined by Sam, who brings our attention to an addiction that we don't often consider, the addiction to the struggle itself. Sam inquires: How Can I Break Away From Victimhood?

Most of us can look back and, if we’re self-conscious human beings, notice some patterns repeating themselves, holding us back. The most common being self-sabotage.

This brings up a powerful psychological and spiritual discussion about how we can move out of victimhood. How can we overcome our resistance to the next level? What do we need to do to move into empowerment and personal mastery?

Well, it just so happens that the ancient yogis had an answer to this. The sages had an answer to this, the seers, the seekers had an answer to this, and they wrote it down in some powerful scriptures, and we're going to learn from those lessons today about how to move from victimhood to mastery.

Tommy discusses

• How to move out of victimhood to mastery
• Falling in love with yourself
• Why we are our own worst enemies
• The Gift of Morning Practice (Sadhana)
• The true path of discovery in recovery

Registration Now Open for the Life Beyond Addiction Program, LIVE with Tommy Rosen! Beginning online June 1st - Earlybird on NOW! Find out more and save $400: https://lifebeyondaddiction.com/program

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

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In this episode of In the Circle, we have June with us, sharing a powerful inquiry about building self-confidence and trust. She inquires: how can I be more confident & trust myself? This deeply relatable issue touches the foundation of our relationship with our inner selves.

By examining feelings like loneliness and the need for self-esteem, we aim to uncover what it takes to build a confident, connected, and loving self.

June's vulnerability in discussing her fears and desire for a solid internal foundation allows us to look inward and experience true healing and growth.

Tommy discusses

• The beauty of yoga and meditation
• Learning to understand our triggers and emotional reactions
• How to be present in your daily life
• Looking at every challenge as a lesson
• Building self-confidence and trust

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 30+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

In this episode of In the Circle, we’re joined by Dorcus, who brings us an incredibly vital inquiry: How Can I Navigate Relapse Without Fear Or Shame? This normal and stigmatized phenomenon is part of most individuals' recovery journeys.

We explore the traditional 12-step method that requires starting over on day one post-relapse. While this method emphasizes the importance of recognizing milestones in recovery, it can also lead to feelings of shame and guilt, which may prevent people from re-engaging with the support they need.

This conversation is crucial for anyone looking to navigate the ups and downs of recovery and to reach a higher consciousness or awakening through their journey.

Tommy discusses

• Am I broken if I relapse?
• Why you need a community and support system
• Recovery is an evolutionary path
• The protocol to follow after a relapse
• How yoga and breathwork can help you on your path of discovery

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 30+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

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• Facebook
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Recovery 2.0

• @Recovery2Point0 on Instagram
• Recovery 2.0 Facebook Group

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

In this episode of In the Circle, we're honored to have Mark join us from Northern England, bringing a profound topic that touches the core of many recovery journeys: self-forgiveness and building genuine self-confidence. Mark inquires: How can I learn to forgive myself and be confident in my self-worth?

For those of us in recovery, particularly during the early stages, the act of forgiving ourselves can seem monumental. This inability to forgive often leaves us trapped in a cycle of persistent low self-esteem. Understanding and resolving these feelings is a crucial step on the path to recovery.

It's an essential conversation for anyone struggling with guilt or shame and for those seeking insight into their journey towards healing.

Tommy discusses

• How can I forgive myself?
• Finding connection and love within yourself
• “Borrowing” confidence from those who love you
• The frequency of gambling addiction
• Living life from the inside, out

Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 30+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Uplift
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

Connect with Tommy

• Instagram
• Facebook
• TikTok

Recovery 2.0

• @Recovery2Point0 on Instagram
• Recovery 2.0 Facebook Group

In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.