Growing up in Russia: Forgiving yourself & Trusting your Higher Self with Therapist Alisa Gracheva

In today’s conversation, Alisa Gracheva joins host Ari Bliss and shares her journey into trauma work, emphasizing the importance of personal healing and the integration of various healing methods to tune into self, purpose, and alignment. She discusses the significance of forgiveness, understanding the higher self, and reconnecting with the inner child. The dialogue explores navigating chaos, growing up in challenging cultures, the balance between faith and fear, and the transformative power of victim narrative healing. Alisa encourages listeners to embrace their healing journey and highlights the importance of self-trust and exploration.Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:21 Trauma Work05:10 Journey of Healing and Forgiveness10:38 Connecting with the Higher Self16:10 The Role of Inner Child in Healing21:33 Trust, Faith, & Overcoming Trauma24:32 Closing Thoughts and ResourcesAlisa Gracheva (@alisa_art on Instagram) is a deeply passionate trauma specialist dedicated to integrating both traditional & alternative healing approaches to support deep, lasting transformation. With expertise in methods such as EMDR, CBT, Logotherapy, & Spiritual Guidance, as well as Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), she helps clients access profound healing. Alisa has extensive experience supporting individuals in crisis, those with mental health and substance use disorders, and has spent years working with sacred plant medicine, energy work, sound healing, and integration. Her specialties include Trauma, KAP, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, and Spiritual Growth.Ari hosts the Growth, Grace, Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, columnist, & author who grew up performing at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, & at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse & motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness & success!The Podcast: Growth Grace GratitudeYouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcastInstagram: @growthandgracemindsetBallet YouTube: @BalletDailyJoin our weekly virtual ballet barre & yoga classes via [email protected] 🧘‍♀️Get your typewriters, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: [email protected]⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗Affiliate links:1). ClickFunnels 14 Day Free Trial & convert your online visitors into paying customers with funnel builder! https://www.clickfunnels.com/signup-flow?aff=0dfe6f8c4572ee5839e63f1157f49fc0467240cf0295491668e5b81abad3851d2). Csongor Daniel’s online seminar for self-healing. code Bio20 for 20% discount: https://csongor-daniel.mylearnworlds.com/link/75PuZg3). #1 Purposeful Sol Living App in the US: http://shrsl.com/2qjb2-3gaz-1l15s4). PodPitch finds, writes, & sends pitches to podcast hosts: https://podpitch.cello.so/YFBCDrKL8SK5). Pure Body Extra $50 off: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/pbx-trial-offer-10c2020-lp6). Telo-Vital: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/special-offer-telo-vital-lp7). Zeolite Detox Pack: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/pbpbx-trial-offer-lp8). ParaShield: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/special-offer-para-shield-lp9). Fulvic Minerals: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/fulvic-minerals-introductory-special-lp