Breaking Free & Healing Deeply: A Conversation with Mandy Alexis

In this episode of the Balance Boss Mom podcast, host Erika welcomes Mandy Alexis, who shares her profound journey through addiction, mental health challenges, and the importance of healing. The conversation begins with a focus on the significance of setting boundaries, which Mandy identifies as her word of the year for 2026. She reflects on her past struggles with addiction, revealing how her experiences shaped her understanding of the human experience and the necessity of addressing underlying issues rather than merely achieving sobriety. Mandy discusses the impact of her nervous system breakdown, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and regulating one's nervous system to achieve a balanced life. The dialogue also touches on generational trauma, the influence of family dynamics on personal behavior, and the need for self-awareness in breaking unhealthy patterns. Throughout the episode, both Erika and Mandy highlight the importance of compassion, support, and the small, actionable steps that can lead to significant change in one’s life.Where you can follow Mandy Alexis on her socialsInstagram @mandyalexismotivation Facebook Mandy Alexis Here the link for the Journey InwardThe Journey Inward is a guided experience designed to help you gain knowledge of your mind, body, heart and soul. Through audio guidance and reflective practice, you'll learn to recognized and release limiting beliefs, clear stagnant energy, understand and heal from past trauma, regulate your nervous system and more. You'll receive easy, practical tools and exercises you can use in your everyday life and whenever challenges arise. Access is provided through a private telegram space.