Why Emotional Sobriety Is the Heart of Recovery w/ Brian Hyman

What if your emotions could become your greatest teachers instead of your greatest triggers?

In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary wellness company, sits down with author, yoga and meditation teacher, and 16-year sober recovery advocate Brian Hyman to explore how emotional sobriety can deepen and sustain the recovery journey.

Together, they:

Define emotional sobriety as learning to feel and understand emotions without escaping them and how it deepens recovery beyond simply stopping a substance.
Explore addiction as a symptom of disconnection from self, from others, and from spirit.
Discuss how yoga, mindfulness, and creativity help reconnect us to our wholeness.
Share how befriending emotions like anger, grief, and sadness can lead to peace and purpose.
Reflect on how service, compassion, and awareness create lasting freedom in recovery.

Brian opens up about his personal story of loss, transformation, and rediscovery offering an intimate look at how spiritual and emotional practices helped him reclaim his life.

Whether you’re in recovery, walking alongside someone who is, or simply seeking a deeper sense of emotional balance, this episode invites you to approach healing with gentleness, courage, and curiosity.

Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.

Connect with Brian Hyman:
Website: www.brianhymanyoga.com
Art Website: www.brianhymanart.com

Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna:
Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com
IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary
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Chapter Markers

01:00 Brian’s Journey to Recovery and Sobriety
06:00 Addiction as Disconnection from Self
08:30 Modern Addictions: Social Media & Dopamine
13:00 The Power of Action and Movement
14:30 Understanding Emotional Sobriety
17:00 Befriending Anger and Other Emotions
21:00 Using Anger as Fuel for Change
26:00 Why We Need Contrast: Joy and Suffering
29:00 Art, Writing, and Creativity as Healing Tools
33:00 The Power of Connection in Recovery
40:00 Transforming Pain into Purpose
45:00 Lessons from Recovery with Yoga
52:00 Resources & Final Message: Never Give Up