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Ep.11 The Wilderness of Recovery: Addiction, Nature & Mental Health - Theresa Rybchinski
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Healed Now What? - Building Resilience and Empathy Amid Trauma and Addiction
In this episode joining us is Theresa Rybchinski, a passionate mental health therapist. Teresa talks about her personal journey, involving her struggle with addiction, mental health crisis, and her recovery through reconnecting with nature.
We discuss how Theresa’s experiences eventually influenced her career path, leading her to work in a wilderness addiction treatment center and advocate for others dealing with similar trials. We explore the relevance of trauma and addiction, emphasizing the necessity for understanding, love, and a holistic approach in the recovery process.
Teresa also highlights the importance of somatic experiences and practices in healing, fostering self-awareness and changing self-perception. She expresses her vision for a societal paradigm shift in treating trauma and addiction, advocating for more accessible and inclusive holistic recovery options.
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
02:01 Guest Introduction: Teresa Rybczynski
02:17 Teresa's Personal Journey and Career in Healing
02:52 The Role of Nature in Teresa's Healing Process
03:32 Teresa's Work in Wilderness Addiction Treatment Centers
04:04 Conversation with Teresa Begins
05:29 Teresa's Personal Healing Journey
07:27 The Impact of Wilderness and Rock Climbing on Teresa's Healing
09:19 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Connection in Healing
12:39 The Role of Community in Healing
15:12 The Power of Nature and Movement in Healing
22:37 Course Advertisement
24:48 The Importance of Self-Care and Community in Healing
32:52 Understanding Addiction as a Survival Strategy
40:55 Understanding the Role of Shame in Addiction
41:45 The Power of Compassion in Addiction Recovery
43:24 The Impact of Shame and the Need for Empathy
44:07 Debunking the 'Once an Addict, Always an Addict' Myth
45:05 The Importance of Personalized Recovery Approaches
50:55 The Importance of Boundaries in Healing
58:56 The Struggle of Change and Acceptance in Relationships
01:10:00 The Need for Accessible, Inclusive, and Holistic Trauma and Addiction Treatment
01:13:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations
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