For those who are recovering from addiction, recovery is half the battle. Shame, guilt and depression make up the other half. Shame is a common feeling to experience when going through recovery. However, shame does not have to stop you from getting the help you need to save your life. It is important to understand […]
Read moreA soul retrieval is a powerful spiritual practice that heals soul loss. Soul loss can occur whenever we have trauma in our life. For example, we may experience soul loss if we are in an accident, undergo a serious operation or if we suddenly lose a close friend or relative. In shamanic practice, it is […]
Read moreEnergetic interference is characterized by a person becoming affected and even overcome by energy which is not his or her own. In shamanic terms, energetic interference refers to a possessing entity or energy that does not have a definable physical body. In our work together, this refers to energetic interference as a spirit possession, but […]
Read moreSide Effect Any accompanying or consequential and usually detrimental effect: Shamanism sees addiction not as an infection or disease, but rather as a side effect of a harmed soul. Addiction manifests itself as behaviors offering temporary relief but long-term negative consequences that one is unable to give up. These behaviors are an imbalanced and ultimately […]
Read moreIf you are a regular reader of mine, then you are familiar with my story. For those of you who are new, I have been able to use Depth Hypnosis to move past emotional triggers where addiction stems from. Depth Hypnosis has helped me become deeply at peace with myself. Heal from my alcohol addiction […]
Read morenoun self–med·i·ca·tion \-ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən\ “Medication of oneself especially without the advice of a physician” In stressful occasions do you turn to alcohol or drugs? “Drowning in your troubles” by turning to a case of beer or bottle of wine on a rare occasion may be innocent. When it becomes a habit is when it’s turned into […]
Read moreLoneliness noun \ˈlōn-lē-nəs\ From the outside, someone who is battling alcohol addiction does not seem lonely but rather the “life of the party” each night out, but that is simply a façade. The gnawing feeling of loneliness as alcohol dependence develops, the deeper the disconnect from family and friends. Our basic needs for survival include to […]
Read moreSelf-Care noun \ˈself \ – \ˈker\ Celebrate your sobriety by taking time for yourself. It is critical to take some quiet time each day for relaxation and meditation. Be mindful of how you feel and others make you feel. Your emotion well-being is crucial to how you live each day. Check in with yourself and see if you […]
Read moreBinge noun \ˈbinj\ For some, the decision to quit drinking comes after hitting rock bottom. For others, the signs are not so obvious. But just because you haven’t reached the lowest point in your life yet doesn’t mean your drinking isn’t a problem. There are several signs that alcohol is playing a negative role in your life, […]
Read moreAlcohol noun \ al·co·hol \ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl\ Alcohol is everywhere in our society. It is in restaurants, commercials on television and in print, and billboard advertisements for sporting events. It is hard to avoid seeing it all around us. In a world of “FOMO” (fear of missing out), we don’t want to be left out or miss out on the fun especially when […]
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