Today we talk with Alyssa Scolari who produces the podcast "Light After Trauma". A very brave podcast where she asks therapists to come share their own trauma experiences as well as the hope of recovery. We discuss everything from how aweso

The Importance of Self-Care

Apr 5th, 2021 35m 46s

What is self-care? Why is it important? Why is it so easy to care for others and so hard to do it for me? These are some of the questions we dig into this week on the Mindful Recovery Podcast along with a freebie meditation offer when you jo

The Stages of Change Part 3

Mar 29th, 2021 45m 55s

This week Mason Lumpkins returns to discuss the final 3 stages of change. What does it mean to be ready to take action? Once I am in the action stage of recovery how do I stay there and prevent lapse or relapse? What is the difference betwee

Stages of Change, Pt2 of 3

Mar 21st, 2021 28m 11s

In this, Part 2 in our discussion of the stages of change, we talk with Mason Lumpkins who is a CRAADC and a CIT in the state of MO. I provide Mason's supervision here at Life Recovery Consulting but he was a certified addictions counselor lon

The Stages of Change Part 1

Mar 15th, 2021 35m 57s

The stages of change greatly resemble the stages of grief. In part, this is because grief forces change upon us. In recovery from addiction, mental illness, trauma or any other issue, these stages hold true. We introduce each of the six stag

Healing Through Grief

Mar 8th, 2021 31m 4s

In a continuation of last week's episode and dealing with the grief of a loss, we dive into Kubler Ross's five stages of grief and the non-linearity of that experience. We do a meditation to create a holding space for the emotions that the gri

The Deep Grief: Surviving the Loss of A Child

Mar 1st, 2021 31m 22s

Tragedy strikes us all. Pain and grief are an experience that we all will meet and all of us can share. In this episode, I share what my family has experienced, how it has affected me personally and the hope of bringing something positive int

Awaited Return

Dec 18th, 2020 16m 29s

We are back!! In this episode, I discuss my 2-year hiatus. We are rebranding and starting again but you can expect the old format of mindfulness, interviews, and discussions on how we can recover from trauma, repair the brain, and lead abunda

Restart With the Body

Dec 28th, 2018 22m 39s

The Podcast Returns. In this episode, we talk about what's in the future for the podcast, why I dropped out of sight for a while and we begin with the beginning...learning again how to relax and pay attention to the body and what it's telling u

Fear and Connection: An Easter Message

Mar 30th, 2018 11m 36s

This Easter has me thinking a lot. I don't normally share that I am a Christian but felt that it was time to step out as we discuss connection. I want to connect with those in the Christian community still driven by fear. Fear of other, fear

Anticipatory Grief: Preparing For the Inevitable Loss

Mar 29th, 2018 30m 41s

In the final chapter in our exploration of connection we actually discuss disconnection. Specifically anticipatory grief or the grief we begin experiencing knowing a disconnection is coming. Death, divorce and other forms of disconnection begin

Mindful Recovery, Ep 28: Johann Hari on Connection and Mental Health

Mar 22nd, 2018 57m 37s

In part 2 of our series on connection I speak with author, Johann Hari. His new book, "Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions" is a deep dive into the healing power of connection. We discuss de

Connection, Trauma and Regulation

Mar 15th, 2018 31m 12s

How trauma can change our ability to regulate emotion and connect with others and what we can do about that. Connection seems to be key, but how do we learn to connect when connection feels unsafe? We begin this series with the discussion of ho

Mindful Recovery - The Journey Continues

Sep 8th, 2017 23m 45s

After over half a year we are back. Working with you to study and learn to overcome trauma. The new format will focus on all aspects of trauma and the power of mindfulness to overcome it and help us regulate through is. We begin the new beginni

Developing Self Worth

Jan 1st, 2017 30m 18s

Often trauma results in the loss of self esteem and even the failure of a sense of self worth to develop. In this episode we look at how important these are to setting healthy boundaries and living healthy fulfilled lives. Your worth is inheren

Staying Mindful Through the Holidays

Nov 7th, 2016 25m 34s

The Holidays can be a real challenge when we’re struggling with trauma and addictions. The constant barrage of images of what family “should” be and what “holidays” should look like just throws out there that we are not that. Avoiding expectati

Sexual Assault Pt. 2: Laura Reagan, LCSW

Oct 31st, 2016 32m 56s

In part 2 of my podcasts about sexual assault I interview Laura Reagan, LCSW. Laura specializes in trauma and sexual assault and is a fantastic therapist in the Annapolis area. We talk about blaming the victim and changing attitudes in this epi

Society and Sexual Assault

Oct 19th, 2016 27m 45s

Sexual assault is an issue much in the news lately. We cover what it is, the effects it has and hold accountable those who would excuse it in this episode of Mindful Recovery. This week's episode is a call to listeners to stand against such beh

Mental Illness & A Plan For Living

Oct 7th, 2016 41m 36s

Michael Weinberger tells a powerful story of trauma, mental illness, addiction and recovery which culminated in the development of his own app for recovery. Join me in my interview of Michael as we follow him through his journey to recovery and

Rediscovering the Playful Child

Oct 2nd, 2016 29m 48s

In the last few episodes we have discussed the ways the child gets hurt and looking honestly at the places that hurt child still resides in us. Meeting that child’s needs is something we grew up unaccustomed to. Today, we look at the child with

Emotional Incest: A discussion with Adena Bank Lees

Sep 24th, 2016 37m 18s

Today we speak with Adena Bank Lees, PhD who specializes in the treatment of trauma and sexual abuse. She has written two books, the latest of which is a book on covert sexual abuse or the use of a child as an emotional surrogate for the missi

Healing the Broken Child

Sep 17th, 2016 25m 8s

This week we dig into those childhood places where we are broken. The ones we have been trying to numb. In this mindfulness exercise we try and show that child the compassion it has always needed in an effort to reconnect with our own healing s

Connection & Healing

Sep 12th, 2016 18m 18s

Trauma is at the root of all addictions. Connection drives our recovery but healthy connection requires being vulnerable and risking hurt. Learning to do this again is foundational in our recovery because connection is the key to healing.

Broken Spaces

Aug 5th, 2016 24m 19s

Brokenness is part of the human experience. We don't have to run from broken spaces. We can learn to sit with the hurt and create spaces of healing from them. The poet Rumi said, "The wound is where the light enters you". In this episode we

Self Compassion: Caring for the Child Within

Jul 18th, 2016 22m 55s

Compassion is something we all strive for and often the last thing we show ourselves. Often this is because we were shown so little. It is a learned skill. This week we begin learning how to see ourselves through compassionate eyes and begi