Healing Trauma Through Spirituality

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 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 toward achieving a 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. She also recognizes the profound properties of sacred plant medicine, sound healing therapy, energy work, and spiritual guidance. 04:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 05:26 Understanding Trauma and Its Roots 08:33 Personal Responsibility in Healing 09:37 Building Resilience Through Adversity 13:50 Guest's Personal Journey 18:56 Intergenerational Trauma 25:59 Trusting the Healing Process 30:20 Trusting the Wisdom of Our Being 31:57 The Power of Perspective and Agency 32:47 The Importance of Asking for Help 34:32 Practicing Gratitude 36:12 The Role of Spirituality in Healing 46:24 Connecting to Self and the Divine 47:15 The Concept of Surrender and Faith 58:04 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