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Addiction continues to permeate our society and our lives in boosting numbers as well as new methods. The standard dependency therapy paradigm firmly insists that addiction is an incurable and chronic disease requiring lifelong symptom administration. Thanks to advancements in neuroscience and epigenetics, we now know that when underlying concerns are fixed, addictions, clinical depression, PTSD and also anxiety can additionally be completely resolved. For over a decade, Dean Taraborelli has challenged conventional models head-on with an advanced Integrative Dependency Recovery program that integrates the latest breakthroughs in scientific research with ancient healing modalities to treat the entire person and also has aided numerous clients to be recuperated from addiction and also to live complete, meaningful lives. This intriguing talk will test fundamental, underlying assumptions concerning addiction as well as paint an exciting course to a cure wherefore was formerly believed to be incurable. Dean Taraborelli: He is the Creator, Administrator, Therapist at the Refuge at Sedona. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and is currently Elderly training personnel at 4 Winds Society, a worldwide institution of energy medicine. His qualifications also consist of being an Ordained Minister; a Qualified Shamanic Breathwork ® Facilitator; a Founding Participant Culture for Shamanic Practitioners; a Participant of Association for Comprehensive Power Psychology; a Participant of National Institute for Holistic Addiction Researches. Dean has taken a trip extensively to sacred websites in over 60 countries to examine world mythology, religious beliefs, spirituality, knowledge customs and native healing and wellness practices. This talk was given at a TEDx occasion using the TED meeting layout however separately arranged by a neighborhood area. Find out more at
Yeah Dean! Awesome Sharing! Thank you so much for sharing your journey so vulnerably and with so much passion. Thank you for choosing to step into your purpose! We need you!
This is spot on. Thank you for the reminder! And what an amazing story. Thanks for sharing!
The only guy who gets me, right here. He gets me. He’s been there. I wish I had him in my corner cheering me on through rehab.
Excellent !! A lot of truth and understanding in this talk.
I had a bad case of soul sickness too.. Wow, amazing. Thank you. God bless anyone in recovery,, its our own battle to win
I definitely had a severe case of soul sickness while in my addiction. I am beyond grateful for my addiction since it led me to my beautiful soul awakening recovery!
Great talk. Thank you.
So freaking true addiction is a call for something more to life.
SALUTE 💪💯👍👍.. this was one of the best sobriety messages I’ve heard in my now close to three years in recovery
Just blown away by this gentleman’s insight, thank you very much kind Sir.
Thank you for underlining that! So many great, revealing and important thinks were spoken on that incredible speech, and this phrase is without any doubt one of them and very important to hear again and again and again, at least to me!
This was an incredible talk, I cannot emphasize it enough! There is so much in it! It speaks to the soul and to the entire being now, it will continue speaking when the new man in each of us has arisen, again, again and again! I cannot thank you enough!
This really digs deep into the soul.
God bless you the speaker makes a lot of sense …. I found peace in balancing the three selves mind body and soul , worked for me and a hobbies don’t hurt
“The thing that bothered me the most is that I was not going to fulfill my purpose, and I didn’t even know what it was” ….. WOW! I FELT THAT.
This is beautiful! How did you arrive at that place? What were the turning points for you?
Gerard Jones to each his own. This is the most reasonable approach I’ve seen yet.
Spontaneous remission. Every sober addict I’ve met, like truely sober with years and years… They all have this in common. They all can recount this exact moment where they said “never again” and they continue to say it every day, and they truely feel it… Believe with every inch of their soul.
thank you for this insightful talk I believe that recovery is possible I will continue to seek recovery with the help of TED Talks
My daily mantra
“I have zero desire to drink, I have no reason to panic”
I tell that to myself everyday
At first, I used to say it and not believe it nor would I believe it would ever be true
Only about a year ago did I start to believe it and every time I tell it to myself I smile knowing it’s true
Every addict defines what recovery is to them. The man seem to found his for of spirituality; appears to be applying the cognitive behavioral modal on himself; which works best when practice by your own volition and design; otherwise like a lot of addicts believe “it was forced down my throat!”. He does seem contradict himself in saying perhaps the disease modal is wrong, but also talks about symptoms. Diseases have symptoms. As a substance abuse counselor I’ve always been taught and have taught that there are several aspects of recovery including spirituality, self care, finding one’s purpose, working through stuck points, issues from the past; and that looks different for everyone struggling with addiction. I’m glad he found his recovered self. Maybe his journey is something that can help others because they connect with his though they may not connect with mine for whatever reason.
thank you for this insightful talk I believe that recovery is possible I will continue to seek recovery with the help of TED Talks
Just blown away by this gentleman’s insight, thank you very much kind Sir.
Good mantra, keep it simple
thank you
Oh what a lovely talk. This is one of the most effective ways to see addiction and breaking free from it. We have to see that full picture to recover from what’s hurting.
Mr. Taraborelli speaks deep words of wisdom at so many levels. Thank you for this insightful video.
Yea I really resonated w that part too
Explained perfectly, Eduardo
True meaning of life is to know Jesus Christ the Lord and Savior, may God bless you
Proud of you. Good man
I hope your doing well
How’s it working for you ? Have you found you needed more then Ted or where you about to do it ?
Wish you well man 🙂
@Jessie Thank you, I’ve been clean for 2 years on January 21, 2022! 😊😊❤️ I remember this comment, I was just getting off and it was hard as my brain was adjusting. Took so long. Then lingering subsequent depression. If you’re done you are done and willing to give it your absolute all to become sober again. To those reading, the medicine that finally helped me after 3 rehabs and 5 years of active addiction is called sublocade. Wishing you a healthy and prosperous life!
He tells like it really is, freedom! I’m 9 days free from alcohol and it’s just the beginning, but ohh what a journey it is! I’ve never felt better mentally and in my life , and it doesn’t stop there 🙂✌
Amazing Story–Thank you
@RGB 18 I’m going strong ! Thanks for asking . 47 days a/f , couldn’t be happier!
@powerofpositive i’m so happy for you. The pain of the partner of an addict comes in a close second to the pain of the addict themself, i can only hope for a day when my SO can be free.
@Sarah Breisch thx..but what does SO mean?
@powerofpositive significant other.
@Sarah Breisch I wish you and your SO the best
@creaky well done my friend. Wishing you nothing but happiness 😊 ❤. I’ll be 2years on 21st July. Hopefully anyway. I still struggle mentally at times. My head lies to me all the time. But ots so freeing exposing my crazy thoughts 🙏❤🧡💯
@Gerard Jones bang on 👌
I was supposed to click this video! This is where I am RIGHT now! Not to mention that Sedona has been my dream retirement destination since my first time visiting 30 years ago! This video has given me DOUBLE hope!
@Sarah Breisch it feels like your in it yourself, if not worse the sleepless night the worry. I myself am in recovery and have been in other side. Check out alanon and codependency meeting. Sometimes you get addicted to saving the addicted. Learn to never give up but let go with love. We need as many people on our side when in recovery. Statistically the addicted with a supportive inner circle are far more likely to recover than those who have been abandoned. Love him or her wherever they are at.
Totally agree about spontaneous remission. It’s different for everybody. If it could be bottled many troubles in the world could be solved
Yes. That’s me. 08/31/09. I was done. I told my wife “I’ll never hit it again for the rest of my life.” Of course, she’d heard that before. But not even close to the numbers of times I had said that to myself. But this time I had a humiliating thing happen and the only way I could live with myself was to finally keep my word on SOMETHING. Because I had lost the respect of my son, and stopping was the only way I could keep any respect for myself first of all, or possibly regain the respect I had lost with my son. So after almost 20 years, I was done. 08/31/09. And I’ve stayed done ever since. Completely and entirely done with any substance of abuse.
I’ve been sober 2+ years now. I was a hopeless junkie. Still haven’t figured out how to be happy, but I’m alive. I got hope that I’m gonna stay clean and and be a success at life.
Appreciate the thoughts. Probably duly noted, diseases are not exclusive to symptoms. Symptoms tell the story of the self. Not Only DIS-ease, the Lack of Ease & Grace within thyself.
@4th Amendment your words gave me home. Not for myself, but for my loved one, that means the world to me. I cry out to my God at night, to grant me this miracle. In return, I have given up sugar, my life long crutch. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless you.
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