Dustin interviews Jeffrey Halliday, a trauma and recovery coach, about his experience with alcohol and addiction. Jeffrey shares that while his drinking escalated, it was alcohol that helped him to become more comfortable in new social circles. In this episode, Jeffrey shares about balancing between the dorsal and sympathetic nervous systems, and how yoga practice, walking, acupuncture, and sleep helps in maintaining balance. Jeffrey shares the story of how the name for his coaching practice, Wisdom Tree Project, came to him. The experience of sharing focus and growth with others is essential for success in sobriety.

[00:00 - 07:09] Opening Segment

• Introducing Jeffrey to the show
• Brief background and career

[07:10 - 18:22] Balancing Between Dorsal and Sympathetic Branch

• balancing the dorsal (calm) and sympathetic (impatient) branches of his nervous system, and how yoga can help to do this
• Finding practices that will keep you more ventral is important for reducing anxiety and depression
• ADHD, major depressive disorder, and general anxiety disorder were all diagnosed after working with independent professionals and getting enough abstinence time
• Slipping into periods of anxiety or depression is often prevented by taking a break from vent practices
• Walking, acupuncture, sleep, and exercise are all practices that can help in recovery.

[18:22 - 31:47] Managing Anxiety and Depression

• Jeffrey shares his experiences with support meetings
• • groups are important for recovering addicts, as they provide support and a sense of community
• Addiction is a nervous system disorder and can be treated with practices like focusing and yoga
• Addiction is not a moral failing, but a symptom of a dysregulated nervous system

[29:06 - 36:33] Closing Segment

• The Wisdom Tree Project
• See the links below to connect with Jeffrey
• Final words

Quotes:

“If something isn’t working for you…ask yourself, ‘am I really devoting enough time and energy to the practice?” - Jeffrey Halliday

“Recovering or healing oneself together with others is a powerful medicine.” - Jeffrey Halliday

Connect with Jeffrey through www.wisdomtreeproject.com

Get a FREE 30-Minute discovery session with Dustin by sending him a message at info@riserecovery.services!

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