In this episode, we have Dr. Elisa Hallerman, author and founder of Recovery Management Agency, the first of its kind that helps people recover from addiction through internal transformations.
In this episode, we’re talking about trauma: What it is, how to navigate it, why it’s important to seek out an expert with a trauma-specific focus, and tools you can
Dr. Elisa Hallerman shares her own soul journey, the creation of her company Recovery Management Agency, and the upcoming publication of her book Soulbriety.
Dr. Elisa Hallerman, PhD, JD, founder of Recovery Management Agency, knew the exact moment she hit rock bottom. After working in entertainment, she no longer felt “fulfilled” anymore.
“I had gotten
When we find something that helps us stay sober, the feelings of joy, relief, and hope are hard to beat. When that healthy behavior loses its impact, it is not
Some call it “hitting rock bottom”; others, the “dark night of the soul.” Soulbriety offers a different perspective on trauma and how we can emerge from the void to experience
In movies it’s easy to spot the “Hero” and the “Villain”; it’s much harder to identify the archetypes within us. Here, we explore the psychology behind archetypes and how
Trauma is so damaging in part because it’s reactivated by sights, smells, conversations, etc., that we associate with the original event. Discovering and disarming these triggers is critical to any
Young people are dealing with situations (e.g., gun violence, cyberbullying, and the pandemic) unimaginable to previous generations. Here are some of the risk factors for—and warning signs of—suicidal ideation.
Covid-19 brought to the fore another global pandemic: burnout among healthcare providers. Here are some ways people devoted to helping others can practice self-care and rejuvenate—mentally, physically, and spiritually.
A common physiological effect of trauma is dissociation—a natural response to trauma that can break our sense of connection with ourselves. Grounding exercises and soul work can rewire the brain
Trauma wreaks havoc with our endocrine system, including the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Through soulful practices, we can actually bring our hormones, and our lives, back into balance.
