300: Longevity and Wellness through Personal Growth with Greg Shindler
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.8 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 16 September 2024
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
What if the traumas of your past could be transformed into a beacon of hope for the future? Join us for an intimate conversation with Greg Schindler, a trailblazer in longevity and cellular medicine, as he shares his remarkable journey from a tumultuous childhood in Houston, Texas, to becoming a leader in his field. From facing the heartbreaking suicides of both his biological and adoptive fathers to overcoming addiction, Greg's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation.
Greg recounts the challenges of growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father and transitioning into a more affluent but emotionally complex environment with his stepfather. Despite the external stability, the internal battles led him down a path of substance abuse, seeking validation and escape from his trauma. His journey through self-acceptance and sobriety is both heartbreaking and inspiring, shedding light on the pivotal moments and people who guided him toward a healthier, more purposeful life.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Struggles with addiction, self-acceptance, and the journey to sobriety.
- Role of a sponsor and the significance of spirituality in recovery.
- Emotional and transformative visit to the cemetery to close emotional loops.
- Overcoming negative self-talk and embracing self-compassion and healing.
- The intersection of personal growth, longevity, and cellular medicine.
- Addressing the aging population crisis and the potential of cellular medicine for better health.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | All right, everyone, welcome to another episode of The Addicted Mind podcast. |
| 0:09.3 | My name is Dwayne Austerlund. |
| 0:10.5 | I'm your host. |
| 0:11.8 | Our guest today is Greg Schindler, a visionary leader in the field of longevity and cellular medicine. |
| 0:17.7 | Greg is going to share his journey, and it is nothing short of inspiring from overcoming |
| 0:24.0 | a tumultuous childhood, marked by the adversaries of growing up with an abusive alcoholic father |
| 0:31.2 | and the tragic suicides of both of his biological and adoptive fathers. Greg has transformed |
| 0:37.2 | his pain into a powerful |
| 0:38.6 | mission. On this episode, Greg is going to share his own story of growth and resilience, |
| 0:46.1 | working through the difficulties of childhood and trauma and finding his true self, |
| 0:52.3 | and he openly explores his path from adversity to impact, delving |
| 0:57.5 | deep into questions of identity and purpose. I think you're going to get a lot out of this episode. |
| 1:04.1 | Greg's passion really extends beyond just medicine. He is a beacon of hope and empowerment for those |
| 1:10.3 | navigating life's toughest transitions, |
| 1:12.9 | letting you know that it is possible to not only change your physical health from a medicine |
| 1:19.8 | perspective, but also your spiritual health and your mental health. And he does that deeply, |
| 1:25.6 | by vulnerably sharing his own personal story. |
| 1:29.2 | And in this episode, we do talk about suicide. |
| 1:32.5 | And so please, if you are struggling, reach out for support. |
| 1:39.5 | Help is available. |
| 1:41.4 | Speak with someone today. |
| 1:43.1 | Dial 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline. You are not alone. |
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