Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera

Recovery Matters! Podcast

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  • Recovery Beyond Sobriety: Healing Trauma Through Breathwork

Recovery Beyond Sobriety: Healing Trauma Through Breathwork

Tuesday 20th January 2026

Explore how breathwork aids in trauma recovery and sobriety with Tj and Michaela's inspiring conversation on holistic healing.
29 minutes
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About this podcast

Recovery Matters! Podcast
Author:
Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Healing Trauma Through Breathwork: A Journey Beyond Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Breathwork is a powerful tool for trauma recovery and personal growth.
  • Holistic practices offer alternatives to conventional clinical treatments.
  • Community support plays a vital role in the recovery journey.
  • Personal transformation is possible through self-discovery and healing.
  • Recovery involves more than sobriety; it's about living fully.
"It's one thing to choose not to die; it's another to choose to live."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Join Tj and Michaela as they chat about the powerful journey of healing trauma through breathwork. Michaela, who is in long-term recovery, shares her personal experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and the struggles of early motherhood. Through candid storytelling, Michaela recounts how she transformed her life from chaos to calm, finding solace in holistic practices like yoga and breathwork.
As an executive director at Advocacy Unlimited, Michaela emphasises the importance of peer-led holistic recovery resources that offer alternatives to conventional clinical treatments. With a focus on mental health and trauma recovery, Michaela explains how these practices have allowed her to experience life more fully and help others do the same.
The episode is filled with moments of reflection and insight, as Tj and Michaela discuss the importance of community support, personal growth, and the power of breathwork in navigating life's challenges. Michaela's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery. By sharing her story, she hopes to inspire others to embrace their own healing journey. Ready to explore how breathwork can change lives?
Dive into this episode for an uplifting and honest conversation.
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