*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.
Welcome to the Mystical Alchemy™ podcast where we voyage into all things woo, spirituality, and psychology to inspire action and growth. I am your host Shandra Shultz, a Spiritual Midwife, Alchemist, Mystic Shaman and Best Selling Author with over a decade in experience through a trauma informed lens, we will journey into self discovery, healing our shadow self and reconnecting with our inner child by diving deeply into the parts of our soul that remain unseen, we'll shine a light to allow them to find their way home. Have you dealt with trauma, abuse or addiction? Are you curious about the Woo and are you searching for tools to live the life you've always desired? Then join me on an adventure and let's dive in.
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