Listen "Mindfulness Techniques for Overcoming Addictive Behaviors with Sarah Bowen, PhD"
Episode Synopsis
Discover the secret to conquering urges with expert insights from Dr. Sarah Bowen, a leading clinical psychologist specializing in mindfulness-based practices for overcoming addictive behaviors. 🎧 Press play to learn practical, life-changing techniques!🎯 What You'll Gain:Learn to "ride the wave" and handle urges without giving inExplore how mindfulness-based relapse prevention can transform livesDiscover tools to apply mindfulness in everyday situations🧘 Key Takeaways:Urge surfing is a powerful metaphor that helps you manage discomfort without impulsive reactions.Understand the natural wave of urges and learn to surf them using mindfulness techniques.Practical applications of mindfulness can be used for any addictive behavior, from stress eating to doom scrolling.👩⚕️ About Our Guest:Dr. Sarah Bowen brings over 20 years of experience in treating addictive behaviors with mindfulness. A respected voice in clinical psychology and research, she's here to share her valuable knowledge and insights.Visit https://theadaptivemind.com to sign up for our newsletter and get exclusive content and updates.Links from this episode:https://www.mindfulrp.com/🔢 Chapters for Easy Navigation:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:42 Mindfulness And Addictions00:02:04 Urge Surfing Explained00:04:35 Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention00:06:01 Wave Metaphor Steps00:09:51 Practical Applications00:14:27 Urge Surfing Vs White Knuckling00:15:50 Intensity Of Urges00:18:29 Meditation And Senses00:20:00 Tracking Progress00:21:06 Self-Reflection Techniques00:24:08 Mindfulness Misconceptions00:26:57 Broader Applications00:29:54 Resources And ConclusionDive into this enlightening episode and unlock the potential of mindfulness in your life! 🎙️🧠
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