How a Spiritual Awakening in India Healed a Lifetime of Addiction

16/12/2025 46 min Episodio 90
How a Spiritual Awakening in India Healed a Lifetime of Addiction

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In this deeply moving episode, host KL Wells welcomes Pamela Tosh, an energy healer and yoga teacher joining us from Cape Town, South Africa. Pamela shares her incredible story of resilience and transformation, from a childhood marked by emotional abuse and early struggles with addiction to a profound spiritual awakening in the Himalayas. She recounts how her journey to India for yoga teacher training became the turning point that allowed her to release stored trauma, break the cycle of addiction, and find her true purpose.Join us for a powerful conversation about the limitations of conventional rehab, the healing power of spiritual connection, and how a life dedicated to service can lead to your own liberation. Pamela’s story is a testament to the fact that it is never too late to rewrite your script and create a life of authenticity, purpose, and joy.Key Discussion PointsPamela’s story of origin, growing up in an environment of emotional abuse and alcohol dependency in South Africa.The powerful, life-altering journey to India that sparked a deep spiritual awakening and healing from trauma.The concept of being addicted to a "3D reality" and how to break free from societal conditioning.Karma Yoga, or meditation in action, and how serving her community became a cornerstone of her recovery.The critical need for sustainable, holistic, and long-term approaches to addiction recovery.How to practice emotional detachment to find peace and stillness, even in the midst of chaos.Some Questions I AskWould you please give our listeners a window into your story of origin?Did you step away from addiction when you got pregnant?Talk about your first journey to India. Was that an experience of awakening for you?How do you describe your formula for thriving?In This Episode, You Will LearnThe limitations of short-term rehabilitation programs and the importance of creating a sustainable, long-term healing plan.How stored trauma and emotions manifest physically in the body and how practices like yoga can help release them.The concept of Karma Yoga and how selfless service can be a powerful tool for healing and finding purpose.Techniques for practicing emotional detachment and finding inner peace, even when surrounded by chaos.The importance of withdrawing the senses to move past physical attachments and connect more deeply with your spiritual self.Why telling your truth is a fundamental practice for living an authentic life and breaking free from toxic relationship patterns.How to find daily excitement and inspiration to stay resilient on your unique, divinely guided path.ResourcesConnect with Pamela Tosh (Indie Pam):Website: https://indiepam.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.tosh.indipam/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelatosh/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelatosh/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndiPam.pamelatoshBook Mentioned:The Song of God (A version of the Bhagavad Gita)https://a.co/d/21ahoyxConnect with KL Wells and the Thrive While Loving an...

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