In this episode of The Doubtless Podcast, host Julian sits down with a counselor and therapist, Eric, who shares his fascinating journey of combining martial arts and psychology. They discuss the deep impact of addiction and mental health recovery through the lens of martial arts principles. Eric opens up about his personal experiences, including a life-changing stint in New Zealand for a spiritual emergency and his evolving views on unity, self-control, and self-love. Tune in to hear Eric's insights on the role of balance, emotional regulation, and understanding our thoughts and actions in overcoming addiction and fostering mental well-being.Eric is a Canadian-certified counselor with over 13 years of professional experience and specializes in working with people experiencing trauma, addiction, depression, ADHD, grief, anxiety, and relationship concerns. You can find him biking on pathways in local parks, hiking near and far, writing (currently penning his second book), and enjoying meeting new people.00:00 Understanding Unity and Self-Love01:02 Introduction to the Doubtless Podcast02:19 Exploring the Concept of Self-Acceptance05:37 The Tyranny of Shoulds06:52 Martial Arts and Addiction08:00 The Role of Balance in Life and Recovery16:41 Self-Control and Discipline in Martial Arts25:16 Mindfulness and Addiction28:05 The Power of Ideas in Recovery30:39 Journey into Addiction Work31:16 Entering the World of Home Visits and Clinics31:30 Facing the Medicaid Billing Challenge32:01 Transition to Chemical Dependency Complex33:04 Learning and Growth in Addiction Treatment35:16 Medication and Its Role in Treatment41:16 Exploring Holistic Approaches42:20 Spiritual Emergency in New Zealand47:56 Lessons from New Zealand58:02 Understanding Addiction and Shame59:19 Tools for Overcoming Addiction01:01:07 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationConnect with Eric Fisher:www.recoveryartscounselling.comwebsite with blog, resources, and mediaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eric-m-fisher-5b83724aIG: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryartscounselling/FB: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryArtsCounsellingNew Book - "The Martial Art of Recovery: Self-Mastery Practices to Subdue Addiction and Achieve Mental Wellness." -https://linktr.ee/ericfisherauthorConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://forms.gle/Sc3wTWRLtFnQqyje7Subscribe to the podcast here:https://link.chtbl.com/doubtless Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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