Adapted from: Anodea Judith, Eastern Body, Western Mind (2004).
Usually the workshops and online sessions that I deliver focus on the science behind addiction and recovery - genetics; neurotransmitters; the impact of hormones; gut health and nutritional deficiencies; how trauma affects us; and about the substances themselves so we get a deeper understanding about why we are drawn to particular substances.
But in my experience, this isn’t the whole picture. Often we will quit one substance or behaviour, and then we find that some other addictive pattern of behaviour pops up, like a game of whack-a-mole.
So we need to go deeper if we want to get a real handle on why we behave in the ways that we do.
This discussion-based session looks at the energetics of addictive behaviours.
We will also discuss how archetypes connect with our energy centres (also referred to as chakras), and then how they can show up in self-damaging behaviour patterns. Examples of archetypes include the Wounded Child, the Saboteur, the Caregiver, the Rebel, and of course, the Addict.
Most importantly though, we will talk about how we can shift these damaging patterns of behaviour with self-compassion.
If you’re curious, then come along.
Session details
Location: On Zoom
Date: Monday 7 April 2025
Time: 19.00 - 20.45pm (GMT)
Cost: £18 (£9 concs)
All are welcome. The session will be available as a recording for those who can’t make it in person. You will be sent the zoom link and joining instructions a few days before the workshop.
Workshop facilitated by Lindsey Beveridge
Naturopathic Nutritionist
Nutrigenomics Practitioner
Transpersonal Coach
Kundalini Global Yoga & Breathwork Teacher
Workshop and retreat facilitator since 2019
I have been running online and in-person workshops and retreats on nutrition, gut health, mental health, addiction recovery and the menopause transition since 2019.
My personal history of overcoming an alcohol addiction, a nicotine addiction and binge-eating led me to have a special interest in working with people who experience anxiety, low mood, and / or addictions to alcohol or other damaging substances or behaviours, and who struggle to make lasting changes.
I’d love to see you there.