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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Sound Pillow

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Sound Pillow

Mind,Body,Spirit and Addiction Recovery Radio

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Wants To Thank Sound Pillow For Over A Year of Sponsorship And Believing In Our Dream Of Helping People Recover Around The World From Addiction. Thank You Michelle And Scott Armbruster.

Addiction Recovery

Sound Pillow®…A holistic approach to relax the Mind…Body…and Spirit

Many folks in early addiction recovery suffer from stress, anxiety, and fear causing long, sleepless nights.Sound Pillow helps sufferers through these periods of unease and restlessness to reach a state of relaxation and achieve the rejuvenating effects of a good night’s sleep. This personal audio device provides recovering addicts the ability to get a comfortable night’s sleep by providing a calming, soothing distraction from disturbing thoughts and silences “The Voices” in the head. Sound Pillow allows the mind to shut down, the body to relax, and the spirit to heal.



Sound Pillow Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention, becoming what one therapist called “a positive addiction providing a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.”People in long-term recovery report that meditation provides new insights about the source of their cravings, resentments, and fears. Let Sound Pillow become a daily recovery tool regardless if you’re a newcomer or in long-term recovery.

For testimonials on the effectiveness of Sound Pillow during addiction recovery, please see below.

Addiction Recovery Testimonials
:

Beth Ward, Program Director of the Darlene Bishop Home for Life in Monroe, Ohio reports the home’s use of the Sound Pillow:

“The Sound Pillows are a huge success!!”Read Actual Letter Here.


Billy G. a recovering heroin addict writes:

“I am a recipient of one of your Sound Pillows…I am a Navy Sea Bee Vietnam Vet and also a recovering heroin addict and alcoholic. My experience with the pillow during the first 3 weeks has been to my surprise positive.”Read Actual Letter Here.

Thank you, Scott.
Sincerely,
Billy G.


Scott K. a recovering addict writes:

“I am a recipient of the Sound Pillow. For years I have grappled with a good night’s sleep. Beyond any doubt, the Sound Pillow is an incredible success! I would go as far as to say it is ingenious.” –
Read Actual Letter Here.

Order Your Sound Pillow Now

Company Information


Phoenix Productions & Promotional Products
1123 Patricia
San Antonio, Texas 78213


Phone: (210) 798-2204
Fax: (210) 798-2210
Toll Free: (877) 846-6488

Contacts: Esther Lares and R. Scott Armbruster
Email: Esther@phoenixppp.com
Email: Scott@phoenixppp.com


The Original Sound PillowNew & Improved Designed!
Comfortable twin-sized pillow features a hypoallergenic fiberfill, poly-cotton case, and two thin stereo speakers buried deep in the pillow for an intimate sound experience.Price: $59.95
ATA Members $39.95 (ATAMembers click here)
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Addiction Survivors

Addiction Survivors « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Addiction Survivors

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Mar.24, 2011, under Home

One of the most accurate ways we can tell if we are physically sick, is when our body temperature rises above 98.6 degrees. It’s a “barometer” which indicates that – our bodies have become infected – with some form of virus or disease. We then need to take some “action” to bring the temperature under control: take an aspirin, sleep, visit a doctor, etc. Ask yourself the following two questions:

1. Am I Willing To Do “Whatever It Takes” To Become An Addiction Survivor? YES NO

2. On A Scale of 1 (low) to10 (high), What Is My Level Of Commitment? ____

RELAPSE PREVENTION BAROMETER

You can use the – Relapse Prevention Barometer – which is attached, to “take your temperature” each day. Each morning, check off FIVE GOALS you want to accomplish. Each evening, circle the goals you actually achieved.

This tool will help you “measure” your REAL level of commitment to becoming an – addiction survivor. Someone once said” God is the “architect” of our sobriety, and we are the “builders.” We have to WORK at building our sobriety on a solid foundation.

What’s the point of doing all this WORK? “The point is – we are willing to grow – along spiritual lines.” (A.A. Page 60)

Why is it important that we GROW along spiritual lines?

Because: “You may be suffering from an illness which – only a spiritual experience will CONQUER.” (A.A. P 44)

How do we “conquer” our cravings, obsessions, and compulsions?

“Our hope - lies in the MAINTENANCE and GROWTH of a – spiritual experience. When the spiritual illness is – overcome, we straighten out – mentally, emotionally, and physically.” (A.A. Page 64, 66)

How do we “maintain” and “grow” our spiritual experience?

“We begin to PRACATICE – all Twelve Steps of the program- in our daily lives, so that we, and those about us, may find – emotional sobriety.” (Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions – Page 106)

We don’t achieve emotional sobriety by AVOIDING doing something. We have to PICK UP the “simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet.” When we arrive at the doors of A.A. or N.A. we all have the same “primary” addiction,

ESCAPING from any form of mental, emotional, spiritual, or physical PAIN, and we only have – one coping skill to deal with this PAIN. Many people believe that – people, places, and things – are the major obstacles to recovery. THIS IS NOT TRUE! It’s the C.I.A. Complacency, Indifference, and Apathy.

To become addiction survivors each of must WORK our way through the Twelve Steps to develop the – courage, faith, strength, endurance and wisdom REQUIRED to face the challenges of fear, anger, resentment, guilt, shame anxiety, and loneliness that will come our way. Perhaps the most important FACT we need to remember is:

There is no happy future in addiction – just a regrettable past – that keeps repeating itself over, and over again.

We can – recreate our lives- and build a happier future by – developing new habits and coping skillssuch as those listed on the RELAPE PREVENTION BAROMETER. Challenge yourself – to “practice” 5 new habits and coping skills over the next 30 days.

Namaste, (The light in me “honors” the light in you.

Jack

jack@thelazarushousehouse.net

RELAPSE PREVENTION BAROMETER

WE CAN’T SOLVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SAME MIND THAT CREATED IT

30 DAY CHALLENGE

DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1. Meditate For 15 to 20 Minutes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Pray To God, as you understand God. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Read For 1 Minute: As Bill Sees It, 24 Hour Book. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Work On Step ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. Attend a Meeting: A.A., N.A., Pills Anonymous. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6. Listen To An Inspirational CD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. Read Inspirational Literature, Big Book, etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8. Get A Sponsor, or Talk To Your Sponsor. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9. Reach Out: Make Newcomers Feel Welcome. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Write A Gratitude List, or Read It. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Invest $ in your recovery. Buy books, CD’s etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Perform a random act of kindness. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

DAY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1. Meditate For 15 to 20 Minutes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Pray To God, as you understand God. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Read For 1 Minute: As Bill Sees It, 24 Hour Book. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Work On Step ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. Attend a Meeting: A.A., N.A., Pills Anonymous. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6. Listen To An Inspirational CD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. Read Inspirational Literature, Big Book, etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8. Get A Sponsor, or Talk To Your Sponsor. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9. Reach Out: Make Newcomers Feel Welcome. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Write A Gratitude List, or Read It. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Invest $ in your recovery. Buy books, CD’s etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Perform a random act of kindness. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

DAY 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1. Meditate For 15 to 20 Minutes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Pray To God, as you understand God. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Read For 1 Minute: As Bill Sees It, 24 Hour Book. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Work On Step ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. Attend a Meeting: A.A., N.A., Pills Anonymous. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6. Listen To An Inspirational CD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. Read Inspirational Literature, Big Book, etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8. Get A Sponsor, or Talk To Your Sponsor. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9. Reach Out: Make Newcomers Feel Welcome. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Write A Gratitude List, or Read It. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Invest $ in your recovery. Buy books, CD’s etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Perform a random act of kindness. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Two Rockers and the Sound Pillow: Very Cool

Two Rockers and the Sound Pillow: Very Cool « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Two Rockers and the Sound Pillow: Very Cool

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Feb.17, 2011, under Home

Two Rockers and the Sound Pillow: Very Cool

Being a sponsor of the Valentines’ Day Weekend Love of Recovery Concert Live Broadcast, I was able to spend some quality time with both Ricky Byrd and Richie Supa. Even though I had no real expectations, I was truly surprised by the open and relaxed conversations as well as the laugh out loud story’s we shared from our collective experiences living on the road. What I was not expecting, was to learn how big of fans they both are of the Sound Pillow. Very cool.

Ricky uses his Sound Pillow to help him sleep. Being around loud/amplified music for the better part of his life, Ricky developed Tinnitus a/k/a “ringing in the ears”. Fortunately it is not so severe that it interferes with his day time life. However at night, when his environment quiets, his Tinnitus gets annoying and hinders his ability to fall asleep. So Ricky listens to his Sound Pillow to mask or “cover up” the bothersome noise in his head, plus it gives him something pleasant to listen to and focus on. Click Listen To Ricky’s New Single “Broken Is A Place”

Richie Supa likes to kick back and listen to music through his Sound Pillow. He enjoys the experience of listening to tunes in a comfortable and laid back manner. When I introduced myself to him he smiled and said “Ah Sound Pillow man! I was just cruising on mine last night. It’s great.” And all I could think was…Very cool. The Sound Pillow is bringing peace and enjoyment to two musicians that I myself enjoyed listening to for the better part of my life. Click To Listen To Richie’s New Single “Last House On The Block

In March I am back in Florida to participate in the Evolution of Treatment: An Experiential “Interactive” Conference Where Science Meets Recovery conference. I will be discussing the importance of sleep in the recovery journey as well as presenting the results of the Sleep System by Sound Pillow® In-Clinic tests.

The conference is going to be very cool. As you will have the opportunity to try and learn about a variety of therapies including Massage, Sound and Music Therapies (now tell me that doesn’t sound very cool). The conference runs March 9th – 11th at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach. If you are in the area, you should stop by as the general public is most welcome.

Don’t forget to check out the Sound Pillow at www.SoundPillow.com and become a fan on our Face book page. Because that would be very cool, too!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Sound Pillow

Sound Pillow « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Sound Pillow

Mind,Body,Spirit and Addiction Recovery Radio

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Wants To Thank Sound Pillow For Over A Year of Sponsorship And Believing In Our Dream Of Helping People Recover Around The World From Addiction. Thank You Michelle And Scott Armbruster.

Addiction Recovery

Sound Pillow®…A holistic approach to relax the Mind…Body…and Spirit

Many folks in early addiction recovery suffer from stress, anxiety, and fear causing long, sleepless nights.Sound Pillow helps sufferers through these periods of unease and restlessness to reach a state of relaxation and achieve the rejuvenating effects of a good night’s sleep. This personal audio device provides recovering addicts the ability to get a comfortable night’s sleep by providing a calming, soothing distraction from disturbing thoughts and silences “The Voices” in the head. Sound Pillow allows the mind to shut down, the body to relax, and the spirit to heal.



Sound Pillow Meditation can be a powerful tool in relapse prevention, becoming what one therapist called “a positive addiction providing a healthy alternative to addictive behaviors.”People in long-term recovery report that meditation provides new insights about the source of their cravings, resentments, and fears. Let Sound Pillow become a daily recovery tool regardless if you’re a newcomer or in long-term recovery.