Lifesjourney

08/06/2026

After three decades working in addiction recovery, I've seen a crucial pattern: social connections are key to long-term success. Society must shift from stigma to support, treating addiction as the medical condition it is. Punitive approaches hinder recovery. We need policies that support reintegration and reduce relapse risks. Check out my latest article: https://www.rfr.bz/f472873d9 Let's advocate for change! 📢

Explore the importance of social connectedness in addiction recovery. Strong relationships can transform treatment outcomes.

08/06/2026

We’re excited to share a new way to work with us: the Lifesjourney **Virtual Campus** is now open.

From anywhere in the world, you can now access life and business coaching, keynote speaking, future yoga sessions, group discussions, and more—designed to support your inner peace and daily well-being. [ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws](https://www.rfr.bz/f427beb93

Join live virtual sessions, watch on-demand content when it fits your schedule, and spend time in our virtual cafés and co-working spaces to connect with others on a similar path. [lifesjourneyblog](https://www.rfr.bz/f1af07ee0

We built this space so you can explore, learn, and find moments of calm from home or your favorite coffee shop. Take a look around and let us know what you think: https://www.rfr.bz/f09fc4ada [collabs](https://www.rfr.bz/f53cd0553

08/05/2026

Social connections aren’t a “nice to have” in recovery—they’re the difference between short-term sobriety and a life that’s truly sustainable and supported.

We just published a powerful piece on why community support is the missing link in addiction recovery—and what families, professionals, and communities can actually do about it.

If you work in behavioral health, support a loved one, or are in recovery yourself, this article is worth your time:
https://www.rfr.bz/f14c62c36

08/05/2026

Need a pause you’ll actually take?

We created a virtual meditation room so you can step out of stress and into a few minutes of quiet—anytime, from anywhere. A short guided practice can calm your nervous system, ease anxiety, and help you reconnect with your **inner** peace so the rest of your day feels more manageable and grounded.

Take a few minutes for yourself today: https://www.rfr.bz/f75e61b5c

08/05/2026

When the world feels divided, we don’t heal by “winning” arguments. We heal by learning to really see and hear one another.​

In this post, we share mindful ways to pause before reacting, listen with curiosity, and look for shared values—even when we disagree. Small, everyday choices in how we speak, scroll, and show up can gently build bridges in our families, workplaces, and communities.

Read more on the blog and let us know: what helps you stay grounded in hard conversations?​ https://www.rfr.bz/ff79b746c

08/05/2026

We’re excited to share a new way to work with us: the Lifesjourney **Virtual Campus** is now open.

From anywhere in the world, you can now access life and business coaching, keynote speaking, future yoga sessions, group discussions, and more—designed to support your inner peace and daily well-being. [ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws](https://www.rfr.bz/fdcc19eb1

Join live virtual sessions, watch on-demand content when it fits your schedule, and spend time in our virtual cafés and co-working spaces to connect with others on a similar path. [lifesjourneyblog](https://www.rfr.bz/f584d2339

We built this space so you can explore, learn, and find moments of calm from home or your favorite coffee shop. Take a look around and let us know what you think: https://www.rfr.bz/fc242f3e6 [collabs](https://www.rfr.bz/f62494568

08/05/2026

"Trauma fragments what I call your spiritual identity — your core assumptions about a benevolent world, a trustworthy self, and meaningful connection to something larger than you." https://bit.ly/4xjQRp7

08/04/2026

**Some wounds are spiritual in nature.**

My new article just published in *EC Psychology and Psychiatry* makes the case for what I've known clinically for decades: we can no longer maintain an artificial separation between psychology and spirituality in trauma care.

**Read the full article (open-access):** https://www.rfr.bz/f8277d127

To my colleagues: the field is ready for this conversation. To anyone reading this who's been told your spiritual struggles don't belong in therapy—they do. And finding a clinician who can hold that space with you might be the difference between surviving and reclaiming wholeness.

08/04/2026

Need a pause you’ll actually take?

We created a virtual meditation room so you can step out of stress and into a few minutes of quiet—anytime, from anywhere. A short guided practice can calm your nervous system, ease anxiety, and help you reconnect with your **inner** peace so the rest of your day feels more manageable and grounded.

Take a few minutes for yourself today: https://www.rfr.bz/fe79e4810

08/04/2026

**We know how to treat addiction. But we keep missing the cause.**

The cause isn't the substance. It's the loneliness underneath the substance.

The substance was never the enemy. The loneliness was the enemy. The substance was the coping mechanism. Connection is the cure.

I just published a full piece on this — what the 2026 research shows, what it means if you love someone struggling, and practical steps for both sides of this equation.

If you've ever asked "Why can't they just stop?" — this is for you.
If you're the one who can't stop — this is for you, too.

Read it here: https://www.rfr.bz/fc0f855e6

After 30 years in addiction treatment, Chris Shea argues loneliness, not the substance, is the real crisis. Here's what the research shows.