• Is Episode 34 saying addiction is “spiritual” and we should ignore biochemistry or therapy? ➜

  No. This episode is inclusive, not exclusive. Strategic Recovery can be biochemical, psychological, social, environmental and spiritual.

  Spiritual framing doesn’t replace nutrition, sleep, trauma work, or support systems — it adds a missing dimension: meaning, coherence, and inner authority.

  Simple lens: treat the body like biology, treat the mind like a system, treat the spirit like purpose. They work better together.

• What does “You are not defective — you are remembering” actually mean? ➜

  It means the deepest part of you is not a defect — it’s a signal.

  Addiction often emerges when the nervous system learns: “I can’t hold this pain / stress / loneliness — I need relief now.” The episode reframes this as a call back to wholeness, not proof you’re ruined.

  Remembering = returning to inner truth, inner capacity, and inner guidance — one moment at a time.

• Does pre-birth planning mean “everything is fated” and I have no choice? ➜

  No — the episode emphasizes free will & discernment first.

  If you like the idea of pre-birth planning, think of it as terrain, not destiny: you may have patterns, sensitivities, and lessons — but you still choose your next step.

  Key point: your story is not a sentence. It’s raw material. Choice is always now.

• What’s the “mind–body–spirit complex” and why does willpower fail? ➜

  The episode breaks the inner system into layers:

  Intellectual mind = logic and plans • survival intelligence = threat response and habit loops • heart coherence = regulation, truth, and alignment.

  Willpower fails when the survival system is running the show. Freedom emerges when you restore coherence — calm body, clear mind, open heart.

  Translation: you don’t “force” your way out — you re-stabilize your inner operating system.

• What does it mean that addiction is an “energy pipeline” problem? ➜

  In this framework, addiction hijacks the system that seeks relief, reward, and meaning.

  When energy is fragmented (stress, trauma, shame, exhaustion), the brain seeks a shortcut. Substances and compulsions become the “fast pipeline” to regulation.

  Recovery is building a new pipeline: regulation → coherence → meaning → connection → real reward.

• What is “Spiritual Recovery Capital” and how do I build it? ➜

  Recovery capital is the total set of resources that keep you stable. Spiritual recovery capital is the part most models miss: meaning, inner connection, faith, devotion, purpose, awe, and guidance.

  Build it through simple reps: meditation, prayer, contemplation, service, honest journaling, community, sacred reading, and daily “tuning.”

  It’s not beliefs. It’s stability. It’s the inner foundation that holds you when life gets loud.

• What are the core “inner technologies” you recommend starting with? ➜

  If you want the simplest starting stack:

  1) Meditation (5–10 minutes) • 2) Prayer (honest + direct) • 3) Journaling (truth on paper) • 4) Devotion (one daily act that redirects the addictive drive toward life).

  Rule: start small, do it daily, and let the practice build the capacity.

• How does Ho’oponopono fit into addiction recovery without becoming “bypassing”? ➜

  Ho’oponopono is powerful when used as emotional clearing, not denial.

  It’s not “pretend everything is fine.” It’s: acknowledge pain → soften the charge → release resentment → restore inner relationship.

  Wise use: pair it with one grounded action (eat, hydrate, walk, message someone, schedule support). Clearing + action = integration.

• If everything is “now,” why do I still feel pulled into cravings, rumination, or fear? ➜

  Because the nervous system time-travels. It replays threats and predicts danger.

  The present moment isn’t a concept — it’s a state. You access it through regulation: breath, body, attention, and honesty.

  Try this: put one hand on chest, one on belly • exhale longer than inhale for 90 seconds • name 3 things you can see • then choose one tiny aligned action. Presence returns in steps.

• How do I practice discernment so spirituality helps me instead of confusing me? ➜

  Discernment is spiritual hygiene. Use what builds stability, compassion, and real-world improvement — release what increases fear, obsession, or dependency.

  Good signs: calmer nervous system, clearer boundaries, more honesty, better habits. Bad signs: paranoia, grandiosity, avoidance, “specialness,” or isolating from support.

  Bottom line: sovereignty comes first. Your life results are the proof.

These FAQs are starting points, not rules. Keep your sovereignty, follow what builds stability, and remember: the choice is always now.