80. Addiction - Love is the Path with Dr. Donna Marks

In episode 80 of the Igniting Change, Finding Your Fire podcast hosted by Meena Puri, titled "Addiction - Love is the Path," Meena and her guest, Dr. Donna Marks, explore addiction and the path to recovery driven by the power of love.

Dr. Donna Marks is a renowned psychotherapist and addictions counselor from Palm Beach, Florida, with over 30 years of experience. In 1989, Dr. Marks developed a chemical dependency training program at Palm Beach Community College, which has grown into a four-year degree and received the Florida Governor’s Council Award. In addition to being a certified gestalt therapist, psychoanalyst, hypnotist, and sex therapist, Dr. Marks also teaches A Course in Miracles and shares her expertise with thousands of listeners on podcasts and radio shows.

In this insightful episode, Dr. Marks shares her unique perspective on addiction and recovery. Rather than approaching addiction as merely a symptom that needs treating, Dr. Marks views addiction as a symptom of a deeper underlying issue. She explains that addiction is often rooted in a lack of love, and therefore recovery largely depends on addressing this fundamental issue.

Dr. Marks highlights the power of love to heal addiction by emphasizing the importance of self-love and self-care. She encourages listeners to recognize the power they have to transform their lives by choosing self-love and believing in their inner strength.

Join Meena and Dr. Donna Marks on this transformative episode as they explore addiction and how love is the path to recovery.

ABOUT DR. DONNA MARKS:
Dr. Donna Marks is a psychotherapist, addictions counselor, and author based in Palm Beach, Florida, with over 30 years of experience. She is a certified gestalt therapist, psychoanalyst, hypnotist, sex therapist, and teaches A Course in Miracles. Dr. Marks has been sharing her expertise with thousands of listeners on podcasts and radio shows, and you can learn more about her books, services, and approach to addiction recovery at www.DrDonnaMarks.com.

ABOUT MEENA PURI:
Meena Puri, expert in yoga, Ayurveda, and spirituality, is the host of the Igniting Change, Finding Your Fire podcast. To learn more about Meena's transformative work, you can join the Inner Compass Club membership program at Inner Compass Club Membership or schedule an initial consultation with her at Ayurvedic Healing Center.