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Aug 5
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127. If Alcohol Isn’t Ruining My Life, W...

TOMMY ROSEN
About this episode

On this episode of In The Circle, we get a unique inquiry from Rebecca, who says, "Alcohol is not ruining my life, but I can't stop drinking."

This is especially important for those in recovery, and yet relevant for everyone, too.

This inquiry is for the person who does not identify as an alcoholic. This is for the person who isn’t going to necessarily end up at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. This is for the person who can stop drinking for a week or two, but finds themselves going back to it again, and again, and again.

The severe alcoholic in one single respect has it easier than anybody else, because there's no question that they have an addiction, and there's no question that they need to change. But we do not agree with the premise that people need to be utterly broken in their lives to try something new.

What if we didn't judge drinking as good or bad? What if we just reflected upon our own experience, our feelings, and decided for ourselves from that place? Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?

Tommy discusses

  • The concept of a “high bottom”
  • The definition of a “teaching” and how it applies universally
  • The importance of practice in recovery, and not looking for a specific “end date”
  • Misunderstandings around alcohol
  • Light, medium, and heavy drinking


Further Links & Resources


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.

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