Description of Episode:

*Content warning: Addiction and Trauma topics mentioned*

Shandra, the Bestselling Author of "The Rise of A Phoenix: My Journey through Addiction" in the collaboration "Evolving on Purpose: Mindful Ancestors Paving the Way", shares her journey through addiction and recovery. She discusses her addiction, which took root deeply after being prescribed opioids at age 14, due to trauma and severe menstrual pain. Going on 13 years of sobriety, Shandra emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction beyond the physical, such as unresolved trauma and emotional pain. She highlights the role of spiritual healing, energy work, and somatic therapies in her recovery. Shandra encourages listeners to connect with their inner child and shadow self to heal and overcome addiction, offering her support and resources for those in need.

By the end of this episode you will:

Learn more about Shandra, her journey through addiction and recovery through spiritual healing. A greater understanding of where addiction comes from and how to move through it as well as a deeper knowledge of human development and the role that it and trauma play in addiction.

Episode Resources

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