S03E25: Can Mindfulness Beat the Noise Around Us?

Are you using silence to heal—or is it being used against you? In this episode of Absolutely Focused Radio, we dive into how mindfulness can transform recovery from addiction, betrayal, and emotional sabotage.Host Daniel Thab...

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June 12, 2025

S03E25: Can Mindfulness Beat the Noise Around Us?

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Are you using silence to heal—or is it being used against you? In this episode of Absolutely Focused Radio, we dive into how mindfulness can transform recovery from addiction, betrayal, and emotional sabotage.Host Daniel Thabudd Nelson and the Sobriety Crew bring insights, tools, and tech to help you stay grounded—even when your story gets questioned or dismissed.✅ Learn how to:

Practice mindfulness in chaotic moments
Reclaim your peace after ghosting or gaslighting
Use affirmations to stay focused in recovery
Set tech boundaries and stay present

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Jane Marie (Stats & Facts)
Chucky Chip (Tech on Deck)
Curious Joe
Marcus the Motivator🔗 Subscribe, comment & share with someone rebuilding from emotional burnout.🎧 Full podcast episodes at: https://podcast.absolutelyfocusedradio.com
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The silence between support and sabotage mindfulness. In a noisy world,

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addiction is often viewed through a lens of shame and judgment,

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leading to feelings of isolation and self loathing. This episode

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invites listeners to explore a new perspective on addiction, one

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that emphasizes self, compassion, understanding, and the possibility of healing

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and growth. In today's world, addiction is often met with judgment,

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leaving many feeling isolated, misunderstood, and ashamed. But what if

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we told you that healing begins not with punishment, but

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with compassion. Welcome to another episode of Absolutely Focused Radio,

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where we're talking about the power of mindfulness in the

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midst of the chaos, and how shifting your perspective on

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addiction can create space for healing and growth. I'm Anna Harryuego,

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and I'm joined today by Daniel Nelson, your Sobriety Buddy,

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and the variety crew Curious Joe Jane, Marie, Chucky Chips,

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and Marcus the Motivator. Together we'll explore how to replace

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the shame of addiction with the strength of self, compassion, affirmation.

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I let go of the shame that holds me back

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and embrace the love that empowers me. When I was

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first getting sober, the loudest voice I heard was my

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own shame. I felt like I had failed, I'd let

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people down, and I didn't believe I could ever truly heal.

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Society often tells us that addiction is a moral failure,

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a character flaw. That view isolates people who are already

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struggling with feelings of guilt and self loathing. But mindfulness

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taught me to see myself differently. It didn't happen overnight,

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but through self compassion, I realized that healing begins with

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the decision to be kind to me myself, and from

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that kindness growth can sprout. In this episode, we'll share

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how we can change the narrative around addiction from one

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of punishment to one of self compassion. You don't have

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to go through this alone, and healing is possible.

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Addiction is often framed as a shameful weakness, but the

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science tells us otherwise. In fact, studies show that seventy

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percent of those struggling with addiction report having a history

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of trauma. Mindfulness based treatments for addiction reduce relapse rates

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by thirty to forty percent. The absence of self compassion

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and recovery is a major risk factor for relapse. These

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facts show that addiction isn't simply about poor decisions or

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weak character. It's often rooted in past pain, trauma, or

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unmet emotional needs. Compassion and understanding, especially toward ourselves, are

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essential for healing.

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Mindfulness isn't just for meditation. It's about changing the way

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we show up for ourselves every day. When you're caught

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in the cycle of addiction, you're often trying to escape something.

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Right exactly Joe, whether it's stress, trauma, or simply the

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noise of life. The escape is seductive, But mindfulness, whether

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it's breathing, walking, or just being still, helps you engage

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instead of running. It teaches you to sit with discomfort

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without needing to numb it.

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One small but powerful practice start with self compassion. Look

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at yourself in the mirror and say I'm here for you.

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You're doing the best you can. It's a reminder that

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you're worthy of love even in the middle of your struggle.

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Let's bring tech into the mix because it can really

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help keep us grounded in our recovery. Apps like Calm

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or insight Timer provide guided meditations designed specifically for stress reduction,

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a common trigger for relapse. Breathe an app that helps

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with anxiety and self compassion exercises, Seven Cups, an anonymous

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emotional support app to talk to people who understand what

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you're going through. Recovery apps like sober Grid connect you

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to a community of people in similar recovery journeys.

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With these tools, you're not alone.

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Your phone can be a source of comfort, not chaos.

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Addiction doesn't define you, it refines you. Every challenge is

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an opportunity to grow. The real power comes when you

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look in the mirror and say I forgive you. That's

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when healing truly begins.

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I forgive myself for the past and open the door

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to a future filled with compassion and healing.

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I replace guilt with understanding and self criticism with self compassion.

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Technology can me to the support I need to thrive.

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I give myself the space to grow and learn from

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every experience.

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In every setback, there's a step forward towards strength.

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If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone

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who needs to hear that healing is possible. Addiction doesn't

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have to define you self. Compassion does be sure to like, subscribe,

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and stay tuned for more from Absolutely Focused Radio. Remember

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you are not alone in this journey

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