HeyJaredThe Sober Shaman
Investigating the Medicines that speak to the heart, touch the soul & resonate in the bones.
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The Spell of Possession, The Lie of Addiction & How the Vampire Got Invited In (opens the original)
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I know that addiction can feel like something from outside of us has taken over. That we’re under a spell or even possessed. In this episode, we’ll tie together Chinese medicine, core shamanism, psychology, and some classic monster mythology to explain why, and what it takes to break the hold.Starting with our simple four-part model from The Alchemist Recovery Program, we’ll show how the walls we build to protect ourselves end up blocking the very things we need to heal us.In this episode:The TA
“I Need Something”: Filling the Void in Addiction Recovery (opens the original)
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“I need something.” I hear this a lot, as this is a familiar feeling in addiction recovery. “But Randy, I got to have something to…ease the pain, fill the emptiness, make life manageable, etc…” But what happens when the thing we reach for keeps changing while the need underneath, and that pull of the Void, stays the same?In this episode of the Alchemist Recovery Podcast, I explore the difference between finding relief and addressing the hurts. Evaluating substitute addictions and seemingly healt
the Xperiment for Sober October (opens the original)
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The Alchemist Xperiment: a 33-Day Exploration of One’s Relationship to Alcohol<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="819" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TNNb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2
The Alchemist Xperiment (opens the original)
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1 Month Alcohol FreeHave you ever wondered what alcohol is doing to your body? Your mind? How it effects your moods & feelings? Take 1 month off and get your answers.1 per DayInvestigate 1-topic per day for 33 straight days. We dive into a specific exercise guaranteed to deliver new insights, information & perspectives.Big TakeawaysFind out for yourself exactly what the pros & cons are for alcohol in your life. You’ll be informed, experienced & empowered moving forward.How It WorksJoin us as we
Before You Stop Drinking for October, Ask Yourself This (opens the original)
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Before You Stop Drinking for October, Ask Yourself ThisMost people begin an alcohol-free month on Day One.The Alchemist Xperiment begins before that.Not with a promise. Not with a label. Not with a lecture about whether you should or should not drink.With curiosity.What if an alcohol-free October was not simply about giving something up? What if it became a 33-day exploration of your relationship to alcohol and an opportunity to find out what is really going on behind-the-scenes?The Prep Work is
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