In this week’s episode of In The Circle, I’m delighted to speak with Scott Strode. Scott has been sober for over 25 years and is the Executive Director of The Phoenix, a transformational nonprofit he founded in 2006. The Phoenix is reshaping how society views addiction and recovery by harnessing the power of connection to create lasting change.

The Phoenix offers free in-person and virtual programs worldwide, including yoga, climbing, music, CrossFit, art, and dance. The only cost to participate is 48 hours of sobriety. While an activity might draw someone in, Scott emphasizes that it’s the supportive community of sober friendships that keeps them coming back.

Today, we’ll dive into how this spark of hope has helped thousands rise from addiction because the solution to the addiction crisis lives in all of us.

Tommy Discusses:

• The role of physical activity in recovery
• Community is the thing that keeps people on the recovery path
• Is medication needed in recovery?
• How can we give back and help someone in need?

Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

Recovery 2.0 Spiritual Journey to India

Visiting India is a not-to-be-missed experience - especially for anyone interested in spirituality, yoga, meditation, and the exotic. Come immerse yourself with the Recovery 2.0 community in an unforgettable, 10-day journey to Rishikesh, India. Learn more and apply: R20.com/india2025

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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In this week’s episode of In The Circle, I have the pleasure of speaking with Heather Monroe, a transpersonal psychotherapist with a unique approach to healing relational and attachment trauma.

Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, combining multiple therapeutic modalities to help others heal.

She is a certified psychodrama trainer, a certified Kundalini yoga teacher, and a MAPS-certified psychedelic therapist. She is also in the advanced stages of Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing training. These diverse qualifications give her a deep understanding of how trauma is stored in the body and how it can be released through creative, somatic approaches.

Listen to Heather’s insights on trauma, the mind-body connection, and her innovative methods for guiding others toward lasting healing. Whether you’re curious about somatic experiencing, psychodrama, or healing life-long trauma, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Tommy Discusses:

• Healing is not a one-size-fits-all approach
• Flexibility and creativity are essential when addressing trauma
• The connection between the mind, body, and trauma
• How to move from codependent to interdependent

Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

Recovery 2.0 Spiritual Journey to India

Visiting India is a not-to-be-missed experience - especially for anyone interested in spirituality, yoga, meditation, and the exotic. Come immerse yourself with the Recovery 2.0 community in an unforgettable, 10-day journey to Rishikesh, India. Learn more and apply: R20.com/india2025

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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On this episode of In The Circle, I’m excited to welcome Jacob, who brings up one of my favorite topics: cannabis. If you’ve read Recovery 2.0 or tuned into this podcast, you know how deeply cannabis has shaped my own journey through addiction and recovery.

In this episode, Jacob asks: How Has Cannabis Culture Changed and What Does It Mean for Recovery?

Together, we’ll explore how the increasing availability of cannabis and shifting societal perceptions influence both addiction and the recovery process.

We’ll also uncover practical strategies for overcoming cannabis addiction, including common challenges, effective approaches, and the keys to building sustainable recovery. This conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone impacted by addiction or curious about the evolving landscape of recovery.

Tommy Discusses:

• How the Cannabis Industry Shapes Public Perception
• Will cannabis use lead to harder substances?
• The medicinal uses of cannabis
• Practical ways to approach recovery

Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircle

Recovery 2.0 Spiritual Journey to India

Visiting India is a not-to-be-missed experience - especially for anyone interested in spirituality, yoga, meditation, and the exotic. Come immerse yourself with the Recovery 2.0 community in an unforgettable, 10-day journey to Rishikesh, India. Learn more and apply: R20.com/india2025

Further Links & Resources

• Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.
• Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFT
• Join our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addiction
• Subscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTube
• Visit our website
• Come and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/events

Addiction is part of everyone’s journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It’s here that we’ll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!

• Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.

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