The Psychology of the 12-Steps - Ep 705

Dr. Reedy goes through the 12-steps and explains the psychological principles behind them. He focuses on surrender, guilt and chain, and the power of being accepted by the group. He explains that our defenses, which we put in place to protect us, hurt us, and the people that we love. He explains that much of what we are medicating with our addictions is related to guilt and chain. And he explains that we have accepted the wrong answers to lies most important questions, and that the key to our growth is a transformation of consciousness, reconsidering the things that we have been taught. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Reedy talks about how the defenses we create to protect ourselves hurt the people closest to us. He explains that it is the defense, not the simple mistake, that causes the trauma. He talks about how intentions are neither good nor bad. He explains that as our consciousness increases, we will have more capacity to hold the emotions and pain of those we love, and this is how we bring greater healing to the lives of those we love. He explains why skills can only serve our level of consciousness and unless that changes, we will weaponize our skills in the services of self-protection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Reedy sits down Co-Founder Liz Reitman of Other Parents Like Me. Liz shares her story and how OPLM serves parents navigating challenges that stem from a child struggling with mental health and addiction. Liz shares her own journey and how connecting with other parents filled a need that other resources didn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Reedy welcomes Jackie Woodside, a USA TODAY and five-time international Amazon bestselling author, TEDx speaker, international trainer, and professional coach. Jackie Woodside is a USA TODAY and five-time international Amazon bestselling author, TEDx speaker, international trainer, and professional coach. A former therapist turned coach, she is the founder of the Conscious Living Summit and the Conscious Living Podcast. Jackie has spent decades studying and working with the leading edges of the human potential movement. We discuss her new book, Money Vibe and how elevating your consciousness is the single most effective way to bring about the changes in your financial life and in the success you desire.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Reedy explains that seeking to change behavior, reduce symptoms, or get rid of old defense may not be the best route to take early in our process. He explains that we must first listen to the messages these behaviors have for us and accept ourselves so that we may transform at a deeper level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Reedy discusses how rituals and ceremonies can facilitate awareness and presence with ourselves and others. He talks about goal setting and what greater principles can guide our lives. He describes the value of interpreting the meaning behind the metaphors in our lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Reedy explores the role of the step-parent. He explains that their outside perspective is both a strength and a weakness: a strength because it offers clarity and a weakness because it can lean towards judgment. He encourages step-parents to attune to the child and respond with what is needed rather than applying a generic template. He explores and reframes the archetype and metaphor of the “wicked step mother.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Reedy explains the definition and root causes of codependency. He explains that the core could be understood as the difference between being good and being Self. He explains the relationship between attachment and codependency and how they relate to addiction.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Reedy explains how our attachment must evolve along with our child’s development. He explains that the first tasks in attachment are belonging, safety, and stability. But once a child enters adolescence, the stage of life where one must develop their own identity and sense of self, the parents’ attachment task is more about letting go and separation. He explains that parents must change many of their fundamental ideals and assumptions about parenting for the child to grow in the ways that they need to grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Reedy shares his thoughts on self-care versus self-improvement, the trap of self-righteousness, and how our self-awareness is only as good as our self-compassion. He explains why humans seek to please other humans and what is meant by a “transformation of consciousness.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.