Addiction Recovery and The Cycle of Trauma

addiction recovery and the cycle of trauma

In this episode #27 of Season 2 of the Going Rogue Podcast with Angie Manson, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services,  Angie and Elizabeth Kipp explore addiction recovery and the cycle of trauma and

  • and trauma-informed healing practices
  • holistic healing that includes yoga, somatic work, breath work, and movement
  • the importance of integrating body, mind, spirit, and emotions for recovery
  • different trauma reactions and individual strategies for handling them
  • the role of Ancestral Clearing in helping to release burdens from the past
  • developing trust and incorporating daily practices to enhance self-trust
  • and more

Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform

Join Elizabeth and Angie as they discuss developing self-trust through daily practices, the challenges of a “monkey mind,” and the power of meditation and breathwork in recovery. Elizabeth also sheds light on the transformative process of Ancestral Clearing, a spiritual practice focused on releasing patterns that no longer serve us. Get ready to be empowered as we uncover the path to stability and break the cycle of trauma.

📚 Timestamped overview

00:00 Focus on relapse rate and Ancestral Clearing.

05:09 Recovery is a spiritual process. Ask for help.

08:50 Client sessions vary based on their personal experiences.

15:28 Surrender brings peace. Trust is important.

18:47 Only looking at X-rays can’t explain different pain experiences.

23:10 Western medicine operates within the observable consciousness framework.

26:45 Daily program instills coping skills for cravings.

27:52 Alternate nostril breathing balances the brain and the emotions and is good for headaches and cravings.

34:36 Being aware of various behavioral tendencies is important.

39:46 Different approaches to recovery – outcome-focused vs. client-driven.

The Cycle of Trauma and Trauma-Informed Healing Practices

  • Elizabeth Kipp’s Approach to Healing
  • Holistic healing that includes yoga, somatic work, breath work, and movement
  • Importance of integrating body, mind, spirit, and emotions for recovery
  • Western medicine’s reductionist approach
  • Encouragement for exploring alternative healing methods

Challenges and Solutions in Trauma Recovery

  • Different trauma reactions and individual strategies for handling them
  • The significance of co-regulating and understanding others
  • The importance of compassionate inquiry and honest relationship dynamics
  • Developing trust and incorporating daily practices to enhance self-trust

Meditation and Breath Work

  • Meditation as a tool for rewiring the brain and reducing reactivity
  • Strategies to deal with “monkey mind” and its impact on recovery
  • Techniques such as left nostril breathing and alternate nostril breathing
  • Integration of breath work and moving meditation in trauma-informed spaces

Ancestral Clearing

  • Overview of Ancestral Clearing and its development
  • How Ancestral Clearing addresses issues across generations
  • Process and spiritual aspects of Ancestral Clearing
  • Role of burden from historical events in individuals’ lives

Practical Applications and Techniques

  • Methods to help clients attune to and address their burdens
  • Frequency and nature of sessions for burden-clearing
  • Example exercise involving sensation awareness and forgiveness prayer
  • Acknowledgement of the non-denominational aspects of healing work

Insights and Personal Experiences

  • Elizabeth Kipp’s experiences dealing with medical trauma and recovery
  • Angie Manson’s personal realization of her reactions impacting her team
  • Discussion of Elizabeth’s recovery from benzodiazepine use

Trauma Recovery and Safety

  • Using moving meditation to find safety in trauma recovery gradually
  • Discussion on how professional guidance aids personal growth

Relief and Empowerment in the Healing Journey

  • Finding relief in not needing to “fix” anyone
  • Emphasizing the journey of healing and empowerment

addiction recovery and the cycle of trauma

If you are healing from addiction and the cycle of trauma and would like help, you can BOOK HERE for a private session with Elizabeth Kipp.

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