Host Gail Ferguson Jones speaks with Nikki Myers, founder of the international relapse prevention program Y12sr (Yoga of 12-Step Recovery), which weaves the art and science of Yoga with the practical tools of the 12 steps.

Nikki is credited with coining the phrase "the dis-ease of the lost self" to best describe codependency.

In this episode she shares how Yoga is essential to the "inside job." of recovery from codependency, a relational pattern of relying on other people or things for a sense of validation.

"The issues are in the tissues," Nikki says, describing how Yoga restores balance and regulates the nervous system.

She also says there's ``something for all of humanity" in the 12 steps.

Learn more about Y12sr at: https://y12sr.com/

Gail Ferguson Jones is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist and certified peer recovery coach. Her book: "Butterfly Rising. A Journey to Love, Healing and Freedom from the Cocoon of Codependency," is available on Amazon.

Her Buttrfly Effect Recovery program offers peer-to-peer coaching for the loved ones of those struggling with addiction.

Find more information at: https://linktr.ee/GailFergusonJones

Music for The Buttrfly Effect Podcast, "Inspire Me," by Mixaund at https/www.mixaundbandcamp.com.