About this episode
Join Jeremy Lipkowitz and his Ali Dewji on the Unhooked Podcast as they dive deep into Ali's inspiring journey of recovery from addiction. Discover their shared experiences, Ali's path to sobriety, and his transformation into a high-performance endurance athlete and sobriety coach. Learn about the art of sobriety, the importance of acceptance, resilience, and trust, and how Ali helps others navigate their recovery journey. This episode is packed with personal stories, insights, and practical advice for those seeking to overcome addiction and unlock their true potential. https://www.instagram.com/changewithali/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:26 Ali Background and Recovery Work 03:37 Struggles with Addiction 09:41 Hitting Rock Bottom 12:57 Turning Point and Seeking Help 17:43 The Path to Sobriety 27:05 The Art of Sobriety 33:57 Building Resilience Beyond Tactics 34:31 The Inner Work of Addiction Recovery 34:56 Early Sobriety Strategies 35:54 Therapy and Sobriety: A Delicate Balance 37:27 Embracing Sensitivity in Sobriety 40:07 Unlocking True Potential Through Sobriety 44:58 Finding Pride in Small Steps 50:57 The Joys of Sober Living 53:02 Cultural Norms and Substance Use 01:01:54 Accepting Individual Differences in Recovery 01:04:50 Resources ------- Interested in joining the Unhooked Academy Program? https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Apply for a free discovery call to explore 1:1 coaching: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/intro Connect with me on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz ------------------- ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life. For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness. Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.