
In The Circle
Join Tommy Rosen – internationally renowned yoga teacher, addiction recovery expert, and founder of Recovery 2.0 – and a global community of people overcoming addiction and thriving in life. On the In The Circle podcast, you’ll hear questions asked and stories told that go far beyond just substance abuse. The insights and answers touch each and every one of us as we struggle with the human condition and find ways forward to healing and freedom. Through deep conversation and thoughtful inquiry, Tommy helps everyone – regardless of their past with addiction – move from recovery, to discovery; to step out of isolation, and into the circle.
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On this episode of In The Circle, we have a question from Arlena about a hot topic: how to stop using cannabis. Arlena explains she's trying to quit using cannabis, that she lives amongst smokers, and feels entangled in it. She refers to her relationship with cannabis as a love affair. I have heard that from so many pe
On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we dive into what it truly means to be “stuck” in the frequency of addiction. Pause for a moment on that phrase—the frequency of addiction. What does it bring to mind? Today, Sarah asks a powerful question: “How do I know when I’m in—or out of—the frequency of addiction?” To ill
On this episode of In The Circle, we hear from Recovery 2.0 member, Luis, who asks… Are you ever truly free from addiction? His question takes us down an interesting path, where we must dissect the perspective of people struggling with addiction and those struggling in recovery. This inquiry challenges the oft-heard p
On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we’re taking a look at something that impacts us all - Procrastination. In this episode, Galen brings to light the addictive nature of procrastination. When we actively avoid things we need to do - and even things we may want to do - it erodes our confidence. We may even take ot
On this week’s episode of In The Circle, we’re revisiting a critical aspect of recovery from Episode 64 - Forgiveness. In this episode, Mark brings us a topic that touches the core of many recovery journeys: self-forgiveness and building genuine self-confidence. Mark inquires: How can I learn to forgive myself and be

121. How Do I Make Peace With Taking Medication After Years Of Addiction And Recovery?
In this episode of In the Circle, I respond to a courageous and heartfelt inquiry from Barbara. She asks: How do I make peace with taking medication for Parkinson’s, after years of addiction and recovery? Her story is raw, vulnerable, and deeply human: the daily crash after each dose, the fear it stirs up, the echoes