Heather Grzych interviews movement master, recovery advocate and author Steven Washington, on how people know they have an addiction or a negative habit, as well as what drives us to give something up, and then what it takes to make a person change. Heather and Steven discuss how to deal with some of the most common addictions like, drinking, drugs, sex, coffee, food, etc. And address why we get addicted to things in the first place, and the complicated relationship between addiction and creativity. In this episode, Heather and Steven discuss: What is necessary to truly give something up  Where we feel powerful decisions in our body  Why we get addicted to things that are bad for us in the first place  Why pleasurable experiences are hard to give up  How to overcome what you’re addicted to  Why self care is critical for addicts  Using substances to fuel creative endeavors, and what happens when you stop  Addiction and creativity  How our addictions help us understand the different parts of ourselves  Why some drugs are like a wolf in sheep’s clothing  Whether dance offers more range of motion than yoga and other movement practices  The importance of space and expansiveness in healing    Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility and the host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast. A board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, she teaches the Regenerative Fertility Method to support future generations worldwide. Heather is on the board of directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and has been a consultant for doctors, governments, and insurance companies. She offers virtual consultations and programs worldwide. www.heathergrzych.com   Steven Washington is the author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. As a former professional dancer who performed on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King, his love of movement inspired him to become the highly acclaimed Qigong and Pilates teacher that he is today. Steven lives a joyful life of recovery and is passionate about helping others as they navigate towards health and happiness.     He offers Qigong, Pilates, Dance, Meditation, Laughter, and more through his website. www.stevenwashingtonexperience.com.     Connect with Heather: Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather to balance your health for your fertility: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online   This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only.