In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming addiction & mental health challenges with certified Psychotherapist, Jason Shiers. From the early trauma of losing his father to battling addiction, Jason shares his transformative path to self-discovery & healing. We explore the profound insights & experiences that led him to embrace life fully, focusing on the importance of inner work & reconnecting with the Self. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, self-awareness, & the journey back to oneself. Discover how understanding & nurturing our inner world can lead to profound personal transformation.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• What life can offer if you "come home to yourself"
• What happened at age 5 that led to Jason's struggle
• Being diagnosed through the psychiatric system as a child
• Going from food addiction to heroine addiction by age 13
• Rehab didn't go deep enough
• Becoming a therapist still left Jason w/ secrete addictions & feeling broken
• What is the inner world
• Incorporating what he learned into his work with clients
• Helping people see what was right w/ them, not what's wrong w/ them
• How internal work benefits your external relationships
• 3 types of therapy Jason finds valuable

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