Kurt Swensen - Portland, Oregon Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling Treatment - Drug Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Sex Addiction, Food, Nicotine, Shopping, Gambling

On this weeks episode of ORS Radio I am going to share a poignant story about recovery and healing what some medical professionals thought was “dementia” but turned out to be a disorder of the small intestine called celiac disease. Celiac disease is the body’s intolerance to gluten which is found primarily in wheat. This story illustrates the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment of all disease and also teaches us to “trust in our gut”.

Also, the importance of Fish Oil and Vitamin D3 and B12 supplements to support mental health, mood, and in many cases relieve or completely resolve depression.

I will also spend some time talking about codependency, help from the family, and knowing when to let go. I will also devote time to the different phases of recovery and the term “Emotional sobriety.”

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On tonight’s show another quote and reminder from Mike Dooley and how “Thoughts Become Things”. Our favorite authors and a book list from Brene Brown, Hank Wesselman, Wayne Dyer, Barbara Marciniak, Don Miguel Ruiz, and Paulo Coelho.

A few words about rage and what may be underneath the surface. Some criteria to help decide how to find the best possible treatment or therapy and some of the conflicts that arise during the evaluation process.

Is it OK for a sex addict to visit a prostitute and view pornography?
Am I forced to stay involved in a 12 step program for the rest of my life, or is it a gift that perhaps I should embrace? It’s all a matter of perspective.

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On tonight’s show I start with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, then something from Mike Dooley. First, choose from the options that thrill you. Then, choose the ones that also teach you. And from these, choose the scariest. Why? Because it has the most to teach us!!

I want to devote a significant amount of time to trauma and our “inner selves.” We are complete beings and there are many aspects to our total selves. Some of us have aspects of our souls that need healing, and some of those aspects come from our early years. I will spend some time talking about the smaller parts that make up the whole.

Then, “What is the work I am being given to do?”

This and more, tonight on ORS Radio. Join us live or download from ITunes.

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Kurt

Episode 95 of ORS Radio is devoted to Empowerment. I will devote most of the show to talking about how to own your power, embrace your truth, step into the magic, and really live the life you intend for yourself. Love, relapse prevention, and more on Mindfulness. Join us live or download from iTunes radio or Apple TV!

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This week on ORS Radio I will share a poignant story about suicide that resulted from intense shame and followed an alcoholic blackout.

I will also devote some time to the importance of remaining present in our bodies and our feelings, so we can avoid pain and discomfort.

I am also going to share a short list of some important feeling words that we can use to help process our emotions.

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