Eddie LeShure | A Mindful Emergence

Eddie LeShure is a fully licensed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Teacher, Certified Peer Support Specialist and person in long-term recovery. His primary passion is bringing trauma-sensitive, evidence-based, somatic mindfulness and self-compassion practices to those recovering from substance misuse and eating disorders, individuals experiencing spiritual emergency, and anyone dealing with the effects of trauma

Eddie's personal journey took him deep into the throes of active addiction and incarceration on a drug arrest. His two years behind bars were mostly spent in the notorious Attica Prison where he survived a rebellion in 1971 that killed 43 inmates and employees. Like so many others who’ve been in active addiction, Eddie is a trauma survivor! His personal healing and recovery and how he works with others has always been guided by deep understanding and compassion. Since becoming a counselor, Eddie has taught and led groups in numerous treatment and recovery facilities and guided numerous series classes, workshops, and retreats. He has also worked with many individuals one-on-one, both online and face-to-face. He regularly presents workshops at conferences addressing addiction recovery, plus teaches mindfulness practices to professionals within mental health facilities.