Ep 59: Hugh Osbourne on Shadow Work, Hypnotherapy and Upgrading That Operating System

Welcome to Episode # 59 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and my guest Hugh Osbourne. Hugh Osborne is a Hypnotherapist, specialising in the area of addiction and recovery. He is also a workshop facilitator, writer, and coach. He draws upon his personal experience of addiction and recovery to help his clients get sober and create a life beyond addiction. Much of his work is driven by a passion for a deeper understanding of the link between addiction and creativity. In this podcast, we find out what an operating system is and why it's so important to learn how to upgrade it. We delve into the issues surrounding low self-esteem, shadow work, and the importance of commitment. We find out what books Hugh has found helpful during his journey, what hypnotherapy is, and what he would work on if he had a spare 10,000 hours. Podcast Takeaways Hugh Osbourne Personal Website- http://addictionhypnotherapy.com/ Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0872202321 The Parent’s Tao Te Ching; Ancient Advice For Modern Parents by Will Martin - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1569246629 Death Wish: The Path Through Addiction to a Glorious Life by Steve Chandler - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1600251013 Steve Chandler - http://www.stevechandler.com/index.html Nathaniel Branden - http://www.nathanielbranden.com/ Byron Katie - http://thework.com/en Rich Litvin - http://richlitvin.com/hello/ The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0722532938 Gestalt Empty Chair Therapy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-therapy/201001/cool-intervention-9-the-empty-chair-1 The 12 Steps of AA - http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/About-AA/The-12-Steps-of-AA Thanks for listening. Before you go, if you have any questions for Hugh or me, then please leave them in the comments section on the blog, or you can message me at needyhelper@gmail.com. If you find the AA Podcast a valuable resource, then please tell your friends about it and share the love. You would make me a very happy man indeed if you could rate us on iTunes. Selsey Billy gave us a five-star rating and said this about the podcast. I have listened to the alcohol-related podcasts, and I love the way Lee gets the very best out of his guests. These podcasts are stimulating, thought provoking and inspirational. Well done, Lee. This podcast would not be possible without the sterling efforts of Neil Chow and Liza Lim, so big hugs and kisses to them, and also to you, the listeners, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible, so thanks for giving me your ear to bend. Before you go, do you want to join me in the trenches and learn what life is like in the middle of an addiction story? I'm not talking about the part when you are drunk out of your skull and can't remember anything. I'm talking about what comes after you quit. How do you fill the white space? How do you find a new community? How do you find meaning and purpose? If these questions interest you, then buy my new book Needy Helper 2015 Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol - amzn.to/2axGveg Talking about community, how would you like to become a member of the Needy Helper Hub? It's a new idea to create a constant community, support and continual personal improvement process forever. It's my intention to be online as much as I can to answer any questions you have about your addiction, and to continually update the Hub with training tools, tips and techniques to help you create a whole new life. If that interests you, then click the link below to find out more. www.needyhelper.com/the-needy-helper-hub/