Summary: BSL Insider Exclusive: Ben Levenson from "Origins Recovery" joins us on the show today. There are a number of challenges affecting us in the world today. Regardless of what they may be, they play the role in affecting all of us. Addiction is one of those things. It takes control of a person and monopolizes the entire environment around them in its destruction. The question becomes, in what proper context do we look at the ailment to aid a complete recovery? You may not have an addiction, but if you have attachments that keep you back from being of service to the world in the most giving manner, there's a dialogue here that's very important for you to listen to. In what may be our most deepest conversation yet, we present you Ben Levenson. He's one of the top CEO's in America running the pre-eminent addiction and recovery centers in the United States. Origins Recovery, with the guidance of Ben, has been chosen to facilitate the successful recovery of Dr. Phil's clients behind the scenes while he's made over 20 appearances on the show. Hit the play button below to have your reality jarred wide open. Our BSL Insider: As co-founder of Origins Recovery Centers, Ben Levenson brings the strategic vision and executive leadership to the Origins organization. Ben’s deep love for recovery and compassion for those with addictive illness and their families was born out of his own harrowing battle with and recovery from chronic addiction. Through Ben’s extraordinary recovery experience, he launched Origins Recovery Centers as an enduring beacon of hope to those afflicted. Ben has charged Origins with a legacy to continually develop, improve and provide highly-effective systems of comprehensive addiction treatment. Ben’s passion keeps him on the ‘front lines’ where he speaks publicly on addiction treatment issues and lobbies for improvements in quality and availability of treatment. Ben’s passionate advocacy for recovery extends globally as he works with governments and programs internationally for the advancement of the treatment sciences. Ben actively serves on numerous distinguished boards, including, but not limited to, C4, a global non-profit corporation set to help improve the effectiveness of substance abuse prevention and recovery services, the Center for Students in Recovery at University of Texas at Austin Campaign Advisory Council, the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce. In his personal time, Ben takes pleasure in being with his family, playing golf, fly fishing and traveling abroad. Again, Ben's been on Dr. Phil working behind the scenes with his clients in a prominent way. There's a reason why he was called to assist in those situations. Origins Recovery is one of the top addiction recovery places in the US, bar none. Ben created a revolutionary approach to mental health that never existed previously until he combined medical & clinical care with the spiritual component. His state of inner being has been reflected back in a powerful way externally. The world is a mirror indeed. To get the full scope on what we mean, you have to tune in. It will be the best hour you've spent. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The #1 thing you cannot make a complete recovery without Why spiritual-based care is the perfect model for treatment along side medical and clinical care The context under which transformation really occurs The in's and out's of addiction, how it works and it's devastating consequences The power of prayer and meditation as a practice for alignment in life (not necessarily spiritually either) What the byproduct of having a purpose is Ben's take on "Story" How the whole system (environment/family) can be taken down with the presence of one addict The correct way to facilitate an addict to making a full recovery How spirituality plays roles in your life that you are not aware of Many more deep, deep insights...
