The Lighter Mind

In this psychoeducational episode we discuss self compassion and self forgiveness, and tools to help you do these,

In this psychoeducational episode we discuss the value of boundaries, the different types of boundaries and tools to help you have healthy boundaries,

Raquel has been an entrepreneur of multiple successful businesses in the health and wellness industry over the course of 27 years. Her businesses of Breakthrough Neurofeedback and Breaking Barriers Coaching are the culmination of over 30 years of studying human behavior in the midst of her journey of some of the greatest extremes of trial and tribulation, yet blessings beyond measure.

In the episode we are joined by Jill McCormick of Sirius Pathways to Healing, Therapy and Counseling Services. Jill is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. She draws from different modalities and approaches as needed, respecting each client’s individuality. She loves to explore using “Internal Family Systems” and parts work. Mindfulness, body work and the exploration of “parts” of the self all inform her approach.

Jill holds a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, a Juris Doctor, Lewis and Clark Law School, Portland, OR and a Master in Social Work, California State University, Long Beach, CA.

Additionally, she is trained and certified in:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mailberger Institute

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteTrauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Institute of Behavioral Science

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for Clinicians, Center for Optimal Living

Kriya Institute Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Group Consultation Participant

Internal Family Systems Training, IFS Immersion and Treating Complex Trauma (PESI)

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, PRATI Group

MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy, MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)

In this episode the Kyle, Cro and Alan, recap, compare and contrast their stories, and discuss the what their maintenance programs and daily routines to stay on the path are like.

In this episode Alan recounts his path though years of rage and binge drinking that led him to the point in his life where he wanted to make changes and work towards becoming a better human.

In the episode Cro recounts his journey from his childhood at an orphanage to his later in life alcoholism and getting the call at age 52 to sober up and give in to a life of service.

Engineers note: We had a recording computer glitch at one point so the audio is a bit different for a few minutes in the middle.

The continuation of the episode where Kyle recounts his journey from his youth, through his depths of addiction to his recovery and gives hope to all who are struggling with addiction.