In this episode of the Sober Awakening Podcast, Tim Lyons interviews Zach Sanders, a spiritual coach and expert in yoga. They discuss Zach's journey through addiction, hitting rock bottom, and his subsequent spiritual awakening. Zach shares insights on the importance of breathwork, meditation, and understanding energy and chakras in the healing process. The conversation emphasizes the significance of living in the present, surrendering to life, and the power of intuition and spiritual gifts. Zach also provides practical steps for beginners looking to start their spiritual journey. takeaways Zach experienced addiction as a way to escape pain. Hitting rock bottom led to a spiritual awakening. Breathwork is essential for calming the mind. Meditation helps in observing thoughts without attachment. Understanding chakras is key to energy healing. Spiritual psychosis can occur when escaping reality through spirituality. Surrendering to life brings peace and clarity. Practical steps can help beginners in their spiritual journey. Intuition and spiritual gifts develop through inner work. Everything is vibration, and we are all connected.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Sober Awakening and Guest Introduction 03:16 Zach's Journey Through Addiction 08:44 The Turning Point: Loss and Realization 13:40 The Decision to Seek Inner Peace 16:10