Reflections and dialogue about recovery work and the spiritual life and where they come together.
Outer Circle Inner Stillness
Claim This Podcastby Rhys Pasimio
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76 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Reflections and dialogue about recovery work and the spiritual life and where they come together.
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11/16/2021
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October 2, 2025
Parents, God, Recovery, and Viktor Frankl - with Ken Ovitz
<p>What is recovery all about?</p><p>What is the role of spirituality in recovery, and what is the role of our childhood experiences of our parents in our spirituality? </p><p>In today’s episode, I interview Ken Ovitz, fellow counselor and spiritual pilgrim, about recovery, spirituality, how our parents shape our understanding of God, and how we need each other to really thrive. We talk about how recovery is about creating a sacred space that cultivates intimacy and vulnerability and enough authenticity to allow people to be themselves and come together. Along the way, we make references to Christianity, Judaism, and Viktor Frankl. In the end, we linger on the impact of family patterns, how to overcome shame, and how to incorporate spiritual disciplines, from different traditions.</p><p><br></p><p>The Outer Circle Inner Stillness is made possible by support from listeners, patrons, likes, and shares. For early access to content, and to learn more about how to support the podcast, visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/outercircle." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.patreon.com/outercircle.</a> </p><p>Rhys Pasimio can be found through<a href="http://www.newpatterncounseling.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/outercircle" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.patreon.com/outercircle</a> and on instagram at @newpattrencounseling and through New Pattern Counseling at <a href="http://www.newpatterncounseling.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.newpatterncounseling.com</a>, and is always happy to dialogue with listeners bringing honest questions!</p><p>Ken Ovitz can be found <a href="mailto:kennethovitzlcsw@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">kennethovitzlcsw@gmail.com</a> and at his profile on Psychology Today - <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ken-ovitz-cherry-hill-nj/808681" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ken-ovitz-cherry-hill-nj/808681</a></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p>#counseling #therapy #mentalhealth #addiction #sexaddiction #sexuality #spirituality #orthodoxy #judaism #faith #religion #meaning #viktorfrankl #community #compassion #suffering </p>
September 24, 2025
How to Teach (and practice) Empathy, with Trevor Hill
<p> Today I interview Trevor Hill, a sex-addiction therapist, and student of clinical sexology, from Little Rock, Arkansas. We reflect on the lingering legacy of Purity Culture, and how that has contributed to sexual shame, and how shame drives addiction. Then we explore practices of empathy and acceptance and how these can help to overcome shame in early recovery. Along the way, we reflect on our experiences of being addiction counselors while being ourselves in recovery.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Outer Circle Inner Stillness is made possible by support from listeners, patrons, likes, and shares. For early access to content, and to learn more about how to support the podcast, visit <a href="http://www.patreon.com/outercircle">www.patreon.com/outercircle</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Rhys Pasimio can be found through<a href="http://www.newpatterncounseling.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.patreon.com/outercircle">www.patreon.com/outercircle</a> and on instagram at @newpattrencounseling and through New Pattern Counseling at <a href="http://www.newpatterncounseling.com/">www.newpatterncounseling.com</a>, and is always happy to dialogue with listeners bringing honest questions!</p><p>Trevor Hill can be found through The Finding Place at <a href="https://thefindingplacecounseling.com/staff/trevor-hill/">https://thefindingplacecounseling.com/staff/trevor-hill/</a> and <a href="mailto:trevor@thefindingplacecounseling.com">trevor@thefindingplacecounseling.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#counseling #therapy #mentalhealth #addiction #sexaddiction #sexuality #trauma #empathy #shame #toxicshame #purityculture #faith #religion #orthodoxy #easternorthodoxy #trevorhill #findingplace #newpatterncounseling #rhyspasimio #mindfulness </p>
August 22, 2025
Good Will Hunting, the movie review
<p>Here we review our favorite ever counseling movie!</p><p>"Good Will Hunting," is the story of Will, who is a brilliant and very angry under-achiever and Sean, his unconventional and relentlessly compassionate counselor, and the healing journey the undertake together. The story explores issues of trust, connection, trauma, humility, and the absolute vitality of human relationship.</p><p>We watch this movie as lovers of film, commenting on the screenwriting, the acting, the Boston Accents, and much more, concluding that this is indeed a cinematic masterpiece.</p><p>We also watch this movie as counselors and pore over Robin William's depiction of the counselor deep into his career wisdom, highlighting what he does that is simply for theatrics, and what he does that is actually very wise that we should emulate.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a crossover episode, appearing on both the Outer Circle Inner Stillness, as well as on the Word and Journey(hence the opening tagline).</p><p>The Outer Circle Inner Stillness channel is made possible through likes, shares, reviews, and financial support from its patrons and friends. One-time donations can be made on Venmo at @newpatterncounseling, and regular membership and support can be done through <a href="https://patreon.com/outercircle.%E2%81%A0">patreon.com/outercircle.</a></p><p>Rhys can be found through his practice at <a href="https://www.newpatterncounseling.com/">www.newpatterncounseling.com</a>.</p><p>Caleb can be found through his practice at <a href="https://www.calebkellercounselingpllc.net/">www.calebkellercounselingpllc.net</a>.</p><p>All honest questions and vulnerable feelings welcome. We'd love to hear from you!</p>
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