Episode 7: Spirit to Spirit with Sheena Shanti

Sheena, a recovered alcoholic, shares her experience of being an alcoholic for 16 years and the cycle of addiction. The pressure of the professional world brought her to a common method of coping too familiar for people who struggle with substance use disorders (SUDs).   Her ritual of buying expensive whiskey and consuming large quantities of alcohol is seemingly normal for her addicted mind during the thick of abusive behavior. This leads to physical and financial repercussions. Her mother's intervention and her spiritual connection played a significant role in her recovery. Sheena shares her journey of overcoming addiction and finding purpose in helping others. She describes the moment she made the decision to seek help and the support she received from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). She emphasizes the importance of realizing that addiction not only affects oneself but also hurts the people around them. In the AA meetings, Sheena delves into what worked and didn't work as she navigated her own approach to recovery and discovering "Spirit."  Sheena now works for Spirit and helps others overcome their addictions and find their true selves.  Her new book "Spirit to Spirit" is a deep dive into internal work to surpass the struggles of addiction and alcoholism.  You can find her book on Amazon -

SPIRIT TO SPIRIT : Tap into your inner fire, own our story, and transform your life

Takeaways

• Addiction can be a cycle of constantly seeking a reward and using substances to cope with pressure.
• Alcoholism can have a significant impact on physical health and financial resources.
• Interventions and moments of realization can be catalysts for change in addiction recovery.
• Spirituality and a strong support system can play a crucial role in overcoming addiction. Addiction not only affects oneself but also hurts the people around them.
• Support from groups like Alcoholics Anonymous can be instrumental in overcoming addiction.
• Self-discovery and personal growth are important in maintaining sobriety.
• Finding purpose and helping others can be a powerful motivator in recovery.
• Spirituality and connecting with something greater than oneself can aid in the healing process.

 

You can also learn more about Sheena's work at-- https://www.sheenashanti.co.uk/

 

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