Be Recovered: Breaking free from the Disease of Addiction | Dean Taraborelli | TEDxSedona
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Published 2018-01-05
Addiction continues to permeate our society and our lives in increasing numbers and new ways. The traditional addiction treatment paradigm insists that addiction is an incurable and chronic disease requiring lifelong symptom management. Thanks to advances in neuroscience and epigenetics, we now know that when underlying issues are resolved, addictions, depression, PTSD and anxiety can also be fully resolved. For over a decade, Dean Taraborelli has challenged traditional models head-on with a revolutionary Integrative Addiction Recovery program that combines the latest advances in science with ancient healing modalities to treat the whole person and has helped hundreds of clients to be recovered from addiction and to live full, meaningful lives. This provocative talk will challenge fundamental, underlying assumptions about addiction and paint an exciting path to a cure for what was previously thought to be incurable. Dean Taraborelli: He is the Founder, Administrator, Counselor at the Sanctuary at Sedona. He has a BA in Political Science and is currently Senior teaching staff at Four Winds Society, an international school of energy medicine. His credentials also include being an Ordained Minister; a Certified Shamanic Breathwork® Facilitator; a Founding Member Society for Shamanic Practitioners; a Member of Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology; a Member of National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies. Dean has traveled extensively to sacred sites in over 60 countries to study world mythology, religion, spirituality, wisdom traditions and indigenous healing and wellness practices. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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Spontaneous remission. Every sober addict I've met, like truely sober with years and years... They all have this in common. They all can recount this exact moment where they suddenly woke up from their addiction free, saying "never again" and they continue to say it every day, and they truely feel it... Believe with every inch of their soul.
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"The thing that bothered me the most is that I was not going to fulfill my purpose, and I didn't even know what it was" ..... WOW! I FELT THAT.
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So freaking true addiction is a call for something more to life.
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5 days right now man, today is the first day I'm feeling better than the day before
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My daily mantra “I have zero desire to drink, I have no reason to panic” I tell that to myself everyday At first, I used to say it and not believe it nor would I believe it would ever be true Only about a year ago did I start to believe it and every time I tell it to myself I smile knowing it’s true
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I’ve been sober 2+ years now. I was a hopeless junkie. Still haven’t figured out how to be happy, but I’m alive. I got hope that I’m gonna stay clean and and be a success at life.
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The only guy who gets me, right here. He gets me. He’s been there. I wish I had him in my corner cheering me on through rehab.
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I'm recovered and very quickly (22 days sober) I ignored cravings I went against the advice of my treatment centre they wanted me to write down when cravings same what caused them etc etc and for me to write them down. Rubbish! All that does (from experience) is make cravings a "thing". If anything you don't even have to make yourself hyper busy either ... just get online and write a blog about your day so far or plans you are making but don't make it about drugs or recovery .. move on and LIVE and just keep in mind it's something you used to do and you don't do it anymore :) Great post btw God bless
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I definitely had a severe case of soul sickness while in my addiction. I am beyond grateful for my addiction since it led me to my beautiful soul awakening recovery! Great talk. Thank you.
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The Big Book of AA says that if we thoroughly follow their path we will be recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Recovered. This guy offered me nothing new. I am recovered, mine was pretty spontaneous after not being able to shower without a fifth to calm the shakes. 11 years without a drink and DEFINITELY not without a power greater than myself. My spirit.
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SALUTE 💪💯👍👍.. this was one of the best sobriety messages I've heard in my now close to three years in recovery
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Absolutely hit the nail on the head ! Addiction is the symptom not the cause. We all must go deeper within to truly get better!
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Oh what a lovely talk. This is one of the most effective ways to see addiction and breaking free from it. We have to see that full picture to recover from what's hurting.
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I had a bad case of soul sickness too.. Wow, amazing. Thank you. God bless anyone in recovery,, its our own battle to win
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The ending about the hear’s journey made me tear a bit because I realized this is the process Im going through to go from scarcity to abundance. Thank you and be blessed up up!
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Every addict defines what recovery is to them. The man seem to found his for of spirituality; appears to be applying the cognitive behavioral modal on himself; which works best when practice by your own volition and design; otherwise like a lot of addicts believe “it was forced down my throat!”. He does seem contradict himself in saying perhaps the disease modal is wrong, but also talks about symptoms. Diseases have symptoms. As a substance abuse counselor I’ve always been taught and have taught that there are several aspects of recovery including spirituality, self care, finding one’s purpose, working through stuck points, issues from the past; and that looks different for everyone struggling with addiction. I’m glad he found his recovered self. Maybe his journey is something that can help others because they connect with his though they may not connect with mine for whatever reason.
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Yeah Dean! Awesome Sharing! Thank you so much for sharing your journey so vulnerably and with so much passion. Thank you for choosing to step into your purpose! We need you!
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Just blown away by this gentleman's insight, thank you very much kind Sir.
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“Addiction is when I’m doing something that I dont want to do and I cant stop doing it”
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Wow ,I mean like this is a different era but this really hit me hard. Am grateful...
