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  • 117. How To Fit Perfectly In YOU with Guru Singh
    2025/05/21

    In this episode of In the Circle, I have the honor of talking with writer, musician, and master teacher of Kundalini Yoga, Guru Singh.

    Guru Singh is a globally respected spiritual teacher, musician, and author who has shaped the Kundalini yoga and meditation community for decades. Renowned for his dynamic, science-based, and musically infused teaching style, he has trained thousands of teachers worldwide, inspiring a ripple effect of conscious awareness.

    Alongside his wife, Guruperkarma Kaur, he co-founded Kundalini University and The 13 Moons community, offering mentorship, teacher trainings, and spiritual guidance to a global audience. With nine books, numerous albums, and a strong media presence, Guru Singh blends ancient wisdom with modern insight—making spirituality accessible, practical, and profoundly transformative.

    In this episode, we shed light on what addiction is and why it is a special gift for those who get to experience addiction and then recover from it. He delves into the causes of resentment and shame and how to move beyond these challenges.

    Tommy Discusses:

    • How to let go of resentment and shame
    • Finding light in the darkest places
    • The effect of yoga in recovery
    • What is addiction?


    Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

    Further Links & Resources

    • Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
    • Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
    • Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
    • Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
    • Visit our website
    • Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

    Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

    • Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.


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    52 分
  • 114. How Do I Get Sober?
    2025/04/30

    In this episode of In the Circle, we take a look at an inquiry I get asked the most: How Do I Get Sober? What does sobriety truly entail?

    By asking this question, we are looking for a way to evolve into a better version of ourselves– to let go of the old and embrace the new. In order to move towards a life filled with more love, connection, and fulfillment, we need to be honest, vulnerable, and open to change.

    We need to remember that momentum comes slowly and develop a one-day-at-a-time concept of life. All we have to do is stay sober today. If you're reading this, the time has come for you to make the change that you know you must make.

    Tommy Discusses:

    • The step-by-step process to getting sober
    • Why there is strength in vulnerability
    • Why you should never hesitate to phone a friend!
    • The one-day-at-a-time approach to addiction recovery
    • The power of a daily recovery routine


    Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

    Further Links & Resources

    • Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
    • Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
    • Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
    • Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
    • Visit our website
    • Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

    Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

    • Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.


    Connect with Tommy

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    In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

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    51 分
  • 113. Is Addiction A Disease?
    2025/04/23

    On this week’s episode of In The Circle, I delve into the complex and often debated topic: Is addiction a disease? We explore how society interprets addiction and the implications these interpretations have on treatment approaches. What are the motivations behind defining addiction as a disease? If addiction isn't seen as a disease, how do we understand and “fix” it?

    We also take a look at the characterization of addiction as a disease of the brain and nervous system, focusing on remission rather than cure. This has led to an increased reliance on pharmacological treatments in addiction recovery. While these are important tools and can be effective for short-term withdrawal relief, their prolonged use might lead to additional dependencies and impede full emotional and mental recovery.

    The holistic approach to recovery is still, in my opinion, the best and most effective long-term recovery plan—by taking abstinence-based approaches and following the transformative power of 12-step programs, yoga, meditation, and breathwork.

    Tommy Discusses:

    • Whether or not addiction is a disease
    • The effects of prolonged use of addiction medications
    • Are we treating the symptom or the root of addiction?
    • Why does humankind fall for addictive substances?
    • Why the holistic approach to addiction recovery is the most effective


    Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

    Further Links & Resources

    • Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
    • Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
    • Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
    • Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
    • Visit our website
    • Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

    Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

    • Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.


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  • 112. Are the 12 Steps Still Relevant Today?
    2025/04/16

    On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we’re revisiting an extremely relevant inquiry: Are the 12 Steps still relevant today, how do they fit into modern recovery, and why did I adapt the 12 Steps into the 12 Efforts?

    Of course, when we explore these questions, we will need to discuss the challenges that come up with language and the power of words. Do people in recovery always have to refer to themselves as addicts or should that identification change?

    In a way, this exploration is fundamental to all who are on the path of recovery. We need to know what works, why it works, and how it can work better. We must always strive to honor the past, but we must also innovate and improve upon what is there to create an even brighter future.

    Tommy Discusses:

    • How language gets in the way of our growth
    • The ties between yoga and the 12 Steps
    • How to embrace your past and overcome resentments
    • Why he created the 12 Efforts
    • Readying yourself to be of service to other people
    • Why he is proud to be a part of “The Island of Misfit Toys”


    Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

    Further Links & Resources

    • Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
    • Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
    • Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
    • Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
    • Visit our website
    • Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

    Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

    • Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.


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    In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

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    43 分
  • 111. Why is Yoga Important in Recovery?
    2025/04/09

    On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we’re revisiting what I believe to be one of the most important aspects of recovery: Yoga.

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of discussing the role of yoga in recovery and how we can overcome people's innate resistance to the practice. Chris asks… If freedom from addiction is possible, and yoga is the medicine, how then do we make this medicine more accessible?

    This is such an important episode, as there is no one left on the planet unaffected by addiction. You either experience it yourself or someone you love is going through it. And if you want to take your recovery all the way, yoga is going to be a part of it.

    Let's come to understand both yoga and recovery from a much broader perspective and see what's waiting for the person in recovery who embraces both paths.

    Tommy Discusses:

    • Chris asks about the preconceived notions around yoga
    • Defining yoga as calming the mind
    • Breaking barriers of culture, region, and language
    • Can a devout Christian practice yoga in alignment with their beliefs?

    Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

    Further Links & Resources

    • Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
    • Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
    • Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
    • Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
    • Visit our website
    • Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

    Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

    • Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.


    Connect with Tommy

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    In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

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    32 分
  • 110. What If The 12 Steps Aren’t For Me?
    2025/04/02

    On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we’re looking back on a topic that sits deep in the minds of most people who are in recovery–What If The 12 Steps Aren’t For Me?

    Jeanne, a member of our Recovery 2.0 community shares about how the 12 steps will always be the foundation of her recovery, but that after a while she felt called to explore alternative paths of healing.

    What starts as a question about adopting modern-day healing modalities into 12-step recovery turns into a powerful look at what is broken about our approach to recovery in America and what we can do about it.

    There are so many options when it comes to recovery, and it is certainly my prayer that people will explore all the avenues that lead to health and wellness. I

    We want to thank Jeanne today for asking this question and bringing so much to the table that we can explore. We must take stock of why we do what we do, especially when it comes to our decisions about healthcare and the well-being of all people.

    Tommy Discusses:

    • Considering the 12-step doctrine
    • Ways modern treatment approaches fall short
    • Is the world ready for new modalities of healing?
    • Poorly designed institutions and agencies

    Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

    Further Links & Resources

    • Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
    • Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
    • Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
    • Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
    • Visit our website
    • Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

    Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

    • Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.


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    27 分
  • 109. Can I Prevent A Relapse Before It Starts?
    2025/03/26

    On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we’re visiting one of my most impactful episodes - Episode 8. In this episode, Elizabeth brings a thought-provoking question to The Circle: Can I Prevent A Relapse Before It Starts?

    Today's thoughtful inquiry comes as Elizabeth offers the deeply meaningful subject of relapse for closer inspection. In doing so, we reframe the meaning of the word, removing all shame from its existence, and call in the support of others on the path.

    Where it’s easy to point blame at a person, a circumstance, even one defining moment – we learn to take a step back, in silence, to assess the many other variables that led to such a moment. In taking responsibility for how we can get there, it becomes easier to avoid repeating the same actions.

    Tommy Discusses:

    • Relapse is not a necessity, even though it's very common
    • Optionality of relapse outcomes
    • Identifying and traveling to different levels of consciousness
    • How can we avoid relapse?


    Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

    Further Links & Resources

    • Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
    • Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
    • Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
    • Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
    • Visit our website
    • Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

    Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

    • Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.


    Connect with Tommy

    • Instagram
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    Recovery 2.0

    • @Recovery2Point0 on Instagram
    • Recovery 2.0 Facebook Group


    In The Circle is produced by Lovemore Media.

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    30 分