How to Turn Addiction Pain into Purpose & Find Meaning for Grief | Jenn Reno

Raised between a self-sustaining farm in Montana and the inspiring beauty of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Jenn Reno’s connection with the natural world and Mother Divine was developed at a young age. On her journey of self-discovery from overcoming child and adulthood trauma, addiction, and living with severe chronic pain for over twenty years, she has turned to alternative medicine and has experienced life-changing outcomes. Meditation, Reiki, Sound Healing, and intuitive eating have all been a part of Jenn finding the light within, and she hopes to share her experiences, strengths, and results of greater peace with others in search of self-love & good health. 

Pain has been her greatest teacher and where she has found her place and purpose in the world of healing. Jenn is the Owner of Thicker Than Water Wellness, a Certified Reiki Healer and an Unplug & davidji Certified Meditation Teacher.

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Takeaways:

- Overcoming challenges and finding healing is like being a Phoenix rising from the ashes.
- Setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own well-being is crucial for personal growth and healing.
- Hope can be both powerful and detrimental, and it's important to love people for who they are in the present moment.
- Meditation can be a transformative practice for healing and finding one's own spiritual path. Meditation and mindfulness can support the body's healing and recovery process.
- Finding comfort in meditation is essential, and it's important to make the practice your own.
- Assigning meaning to pain and grief can bring more intention and purpose to life.
- Cultivating gratitude and asking sacred questions can deepen the meditation experience.

Chapters

00:00, Introduction and the Concept of Death, Rebirth, and Regeneration

02:33, Growing Up with a Mentally Ill and Abusive Mother

05:08, Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care

09:24, The Duplicity of Hope in Relationships

12:46, Suicide Attempts and the Importance of Prioritizing Life

14:09, Near-Death Experiences and the Serenity of Death

17:19, Discovering Meditation and Making it Personal

21:44, The Role of AA and NA in the Healing Journey

29:39, Using Meditation to Heal and Find Meaning

34:10, Making Meditation Your Own

41:53, Assigning Meaning to Pain and Grief

45:42, Finding Support and Peace Through Meditation

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