Ep 118. Rewiring The Subconscious and Healing Your Trauma, with Katharine McLean

In this powerful episode, Ash sits down with Katharine McLean, a holistic counselor, trauma-informed mentor, and founder of The Light Becomes Her. With over 23 years of experience guiding others through healing, Katharine shares her deeply personal journey through addiction, recovery, and inner transformation.After decades of high-functioning alcohol use and hidden drug addiction, Katharine hit rock bottom while leading mental health teams by day and battling inner chaos by night. In this conversation, Ash and Katharine dive into the root causes of addiction, childhood trauma, and the disconnection from self that fuels destructive behaviors. Katharine opens up about how she used inner child work, subconscious reprogramming, and spiritual practices to rebuild her identity from the inside out.This is an intimate and enlightening conversation about healing the nervous system, rewiring belief systems, and stepping into a life of authenticity, service, and grace. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible beyond addiction, this episode will leave you inspired.The episode highlights are:00:00 Introduction to Katharine McLean03:05 Katharine's Daily Life and Practices05:54 Overcoming Barriers to Ecstatic Dance08:59 Hiding Behind a Smile: Katharine's Photo Story14:55 The Reality of Addiction: Functioning Alcoholism20:00 Childhood Experiences and Their Impact28:02 Seeking Approval and Relationship Patterns31:00 The Role of Inner Child Work in Healing38:16 The Illusion of Quick Fixes41:46 Meditation as a Tool for Transformation45:46 The Breaking Point: A Journey to Sobriety52:30 From Recovery to Empowerment: Building a Business56:29 Emotional Regulation: The Mind-Body Connection01:01:35 Navigating Business and Personal Growth01:06:36 The Power of Choice in RecoveryYou can connect with Katharine McLean on her Instagram or through her website. To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website ⁠https://www.ashbutterss.com/free-resources⁠Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠⁠Facebook Website⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.