Recovery Means Healing the Inner Child with David Deane Haskell | Episode 509
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🌐 Learn More About DavidWebsite:https://www.daviddeanehaskell.com/📚 Recovery Literature (Quit‑Lit) RecommendationsCODA Book https://coda.org/purchase/AA Big Book https://www.aa.org/the-big-book💡 Best Piece of Recovery Advice(Not provided — you can add one if David shared a specific phrase or theme.)🎵 Song That Symbolizes Recovery“Rise” — Calum Scott https://youtu.be/EaCHGqyD45E?si=reOEYxfS4PZG6lje🔎 Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Way Out Podcast, David Deane Haskell shares his powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and healing from deep childhood trauma. He reflects on the importance of inner child work, spiritual growth, honesty, and community support — all central pillars of his recovery.David discusses the impact of ADHD, bipolar disorder, and his relationship with food and substances, offering a holistic view of mental health and addiction. He explores the role of spiritual practices, the influence of family of origin, and the transformative process of letting go.David also shares insights from his work with CODA, the importance of healthy relationships, and the themes behind his book Wounded Angels. His story is a testament to resilience, spiritual awakening, and the healing power of connection.✨ Key TopicsAddiction and recovery journeyImpact of childhood trauma and lossInner child work and emotional healingRole of spirituality and higher powerImportance of community and serviceMental health challenges: ADHD, bipolar disorderRelationship with food and substancesSpiritual awakening and letting goFamily of origin and its influenceTools and practices for maintaining sobrietyHonesty as a foundation of recoveryHow community supports healingThe impact of spiritual practices on well‑beingDavid’s experience with CODA and other programsInsights from Wounded Angels🎧 The Way Out PlaylistCurated exclusively by guests of The Way Out Podcast — available only on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=NC26a67vQjqw0BcgTzPmRg© 2015–2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights ReservedTheme Music: all clear by Ketsa — licensed under CC BY‑NC‑ND 4.0https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/
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