Episode 188 with Chelsea Rappel - Addiction Recovery Journey with Somatic Healing

The Conscious Action Podcast by Brian Berneman

Chelsea's background and journey:

Chelsea shares her personal story, including growing up in a dysfunctional family, struggling with addiction and eating disorders, and finding healing through practices like yoga, meditation, and somatics. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and embracing one's full experience, both positive and negative.

The mind-body connection in recovery:

Brian and Chelsea discuss the significance of the mind-body connection in the recovery process. They highlight the value of listening to and honoring the body's wisdom, rather than just relying on the mind. This allows for deeper self-understanding, regulation of emotions and sensations, and sustainable healing.

Reframing identity and shame in recovery:

Chelsea and Brian explore the importance of not over-identifying with the "addict" label, which can perpetuate shame and prevent people from seeking help. They emphasize the need for a more expansive, compassionate view of oneself as a whole, evolving person, rather than being defined by one's struggles.

Advice and resources for those in recovery:

Chelsea and Brian offer advice and resources for those on a recovery journey, including the importance of self-acceptance, accessing support systems, and educating oneself about the nervous system and its role in healing.
Chelsea Rappel is first and foremost a grateful sober human journeying through Life School with as much compassion, humor, and tenderness as she can muster. Chelsea is also a bunny mom, wife, and lover of rock climbing and dancing. As a Somatic Practitioner and Yoga Therapist, Chelsea is committed to supporting folks on their recovery paths in a way that addresses the underlying dysregulation and trauma in the nervous system.
Chelsea's work integrates her extensive study of naturalistic, trauma-aware embodiment practices, helping her clients and students experience true freedom from unsupportive coping strategies (including addictions of all kinds).
Chelsea is the founder of Awakened Recovery, and is the co-founder of Resilient Recovery. Both organizations provide empowering somatic support to individuals, groups and treatment centers all over the San Francisco Bay Area and online.
To learn more about working individually with Chelsea, visit www.AwakenedRecovery.com, or to join a Resilient Recovery Circle, visit www.Resilient-Recovery.com.
For more about Chelsea find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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