Why Emotional Sobriety Is the Heart of Recovery w/ Brian Hyman, RYT

What if your emotions could become your greatest teachers instead of your greatest triggers?

In this healing episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary wellness company, sits down with author, yoga and meditation teacher, and 16-year sober recovery advocate Brian Hyman to explore how emotional sobriety can deepen and sustain the recovery journey.

Together, they:

Define emotional sobriety as learning to feel and understand emotions without escaping them and how it deepens recovery beyond simply stopping a substance.Explore addiction as a symptom of disconnection from self, from others, and from spirit.Discuss how yoga, mindfulness, and creativity help reconnect us to our wholeness.Share how befriending emotions like anger, grief, and sadness can lead to peace and purpose.Reflect on how service, compassion, and awareness create lasting freedom in recovery.

Brian opens up about his personal story of loss, transformation, and rediscovery offering an intimate look at how spiritual and emotional practices helped him reclaim his life.

Whether you’re in recovery, walking alongside someone who is, or simply seeking a deeper sense of emotional balance, this episode invites you to approach healing with gentleness, courage, and curiosity.

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Connect with Brian Hyman:

Website: https://www.brianhymanyoga.com

Art Website: https://www.brianhymanart.com

Brian’s email: info@brianhymanyoga.com

Chapter Markers

01:00  Brian’s Journey to Recovery and Sobriety

06:00  Addiction as Disconnection from Self

08:30  Modern Addictions: Social Media & Dopamine

13:00  The Power of Action and Movement

14:30  Understanding Emotional Sobriety

17:00  Befriending Anger and Other Emotions

21:00  Using Anger as Fuel for Change

26:00  Why We Need Contrast: Joy and Suffering

29:00  Art, Writing, and Creativity as Healing Tools

33:00  The Power of Connection in Recovery

40:00  Transforming Pain into Purpose

45:00  Lessons from Recovery with Yoga

52:00  Resources & Final Message: Never Give Up

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