In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host welcomes Alisa Gracheva, a licensed clinician, to discuss the intricate relationship between healing from trauma and spirituality. Alisa shares insights from her professional experience working with veterans and others affected by PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The conversation delves into the subjective nature of trauma, the importance of taking personal responsibility for healing, and the role of resilience. Alisa also shares her own personal journey from growing up in the Soviet Union to overcoming substance abuse and an abusive relationship, emphasizing the profound impact of generational trauma. The episode highlights the significance of gratitude, finding meaning in adversity, and the power of spirituality. Alisa offers practical tips on navigating trauma, trusting oneself, and seeking help, while stressing the importance of maintaining a connection to oneself and the divine. Alisa is a dedicated advocate for the transformative power of reconnecting with one’s Higher and Authentic Self. With a profound belief in the fusion of mental health and spirituality, she was able to chart an inspiring journey towards achieving the state of fulfillment and peace. Since delving into the realm of mental health, she has immersed herself in understanding and aiding individuals facing crises, mental health disorders, and substance use challenges. Her specialty is working with trauma with the use of a variety of modalities including but not limited to EMDR, Logotherapy, CBT, Somatic therapy, and many more. Her quest for holistic well-being extends far beyond conventional approaches. For years, she has diligently studied and embraced alternative healing modalities, recognizing their profound impact on the human psyche; sacred plant medicine, the profound properties of sound healing therapy, energy work, and spiritual guidance. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:26 Understanding Trauma and Its Roots 04:33 Personal Responsibility in Healing 05:37 Building Resilience Through Adversity 09:50 Guest's Personal Journey 14:56 Intergenerational Trauma 21:59 Trusting the Healing Process 26:20 Trusting the Wisdom of Our Being 27:57 The Power of Perspective and Agency 28:47 The Importance of Asking for Help 30:32 Practicing Gratitude 32:12 The Role of Spirituality in Healing 42:24 Connecting to Self and the Divine 43:15 The Concept of Surrender and Faith 54:04 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: https://trymintmobile.com/ez10 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EzConversations Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1 Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
