March 2023 - The Recovery Concierge Inc

The Negative Effects of Loneliness and Isolation on Brain Health and How to Reorient Your Brain with Eliza Fernandes

Loneliness and Brain Health

On this episode of Naturally High, we are thrilled to welcome Eliza Fernandez to the Trauma Healing Summit. Eliza is a registered psychotherapist and a highly accomplished professional in the field of trauma therapy, holding a master’s degree in social work and numerous certifications. These include EMDR therapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, neuro optimal feedback, clinical hypnosis, and safe and sound protocol training. We’re diving into the relationship between isolation, loneliness, and brain health!

With a background working with adolescents abroad, and in private practice with people of all ages, Eliza brings a wealth of knowledge and a true passion for helping others heal from trauma. She focuses on intergenerational trauma and the impact of loneliness and isolation on mental health.

Eliza shares her personal journey of discovering her calling in the field of trauma therapy, including her work with individuals involved in the criminal justice system and those affected by domestic violence. She also discusses the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, particularly among children. We are grateful to have Eliza’s expertise and insights on our show.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. What is affective neuroscience and how does it work?
2. The importance of trauma processing and how it affects the brain.
3. Deep brain reorienting and the concept of shame.

Resources:

Connect with me on instagram: @theholisticrecoveryspecialst & @the_recovery_concierge

You can find Naturally High’s Podcast Transcripts here: https://therecoveryconcierge.com/?page_id=744

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Overcoming Addiction, Mental Illness, and Trauma through Curiosity, Compassion, and Connection with Brienne Flater

Trauma Recovery through Compassion

In this illuminating episode of Naturally High, certified addiction counselor Brienne Flater shares her wisdom on the keys to well-being and recovery. Brienne emphasizes the transformative power of compassion, awareness, and building intentional, meaningful relationships in her person-centered and trauma-informed approach to counseling. She advocates for a harm reduction framework and identifies five fundamental pillars for building a lasting foundation for recovery: awareness, compassion, connection, accountability, and empowerment.

Brienne discusses the role of self-compassion in the journey towards enlightenment and recovery, particularly in regard to addiction, and the importance of developing a sense of curiosity and awareness about ourselves. She also highlights the value of connection and accountability in the recovery process. This episode offers a holistic and enlightened perspective on recovery that considers the individual’s unique experiences and needs.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The importance of connection to one’s true essence.
2. The importance of community connection in addiction recovery.
3. How do you find peace when you’re at a loss?

Resources:

Connect with Brianne on IG https://www.instagram.com/brianneflahertycs/

Check out Brianne’s website for more information https://www.brianneflaherty.com/

Connect with me on instagram: @theholisticrecoveryspecialst & @the_recovery_concierge

You can find Naturally High’s Podcast Transcripts here: https://therecoveryconcierge.com/?page_id=744

Key Words:

addiction, people, compassion, feel, connection, recovery, part, talking, happening, understanding, addiction counseling, life, relationship, connecting, shame, fundamental pillars, values, feeling, essence, identify

Weight Loss and It’s Unique Challenges with Elizabeth McGann

Weight Loss

Everyone who embarks on the weight-loss path faces unique challenges. There will be times of hardship as well as times of joy. Jeanne is joined by Elizabeth McGann to discuss how weight loss is more than just a functional aspect of the diet that must be addressed, looking at emotional and spiritual drivers in conjunction with lab work and gut health, brain health, default mode networks, and how we must become the CEO of our health. If you’re seeking for enlightened knowledge to help you get started on your weight loss journey, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How do you approach the different methods for weight loss?
2. What’s the baseline blood work to look at?
3. Advice for those who are struggling to lose weight.

Resources:

Check out Elizabeth’s website for more quality information: https://elizabethmcgann.com/

Check out Elizabeth’s amazing podcast “Drop The Weight”

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Connect with me on instagram: @theholisticrecoveryspecialst & @the_recovery_concierge

You can find Naturally High’s Podcast Transcripts here: https://therecoveryconcierge.com/?page_id=744

Key Words:

people, life, food, weight, conversation, eating, body, default mode network, experiences, emotional component, thyroid, question, spiritual, system, understand, work, addiction recovery, hormone, non ordinary states, healer

Overcoming Addiction From A Parent’s Point of View with Marsha Vanwynsberghe

Overcoming Addiction

Marsha Vanwynsberghe is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse that tore her family unit apart. She has a lot to share about overcoming addiction. Marsha has been published 7 times, most recently with her co-platform, Every Body Holds A Story, and she is on a mission to continue to help women share and publish their stories.

Through her tools, NLP certifications, programs, coaching, and podcast, Marsha teaches the power of Radical Responsibility and Owning Your Choices in your own life. She empowers people to heal and own their stories, be conscious leaders and build platform businesses that create massive impact.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The pattern of trauma and dysfunction that we often see plays out.
2. One of the best suggestions for navigating adversity.
3. How to navigate co-parenting.

Resources:

Find Melissa on IG https://www.instagram.com/safespaceinstitute/?hl=en

Connect with me on instagram: @theholisticrecoveryspecialst & @the_recovery_concierge

You can find Naturally High’s Podcast Transcripts here: https://therecoveryconcierge.com/?page_id=744

Key Words:

addiction, people, parent, life, trauma, child, dealing, understand, situation, family, support, piece, mental health, podcast, speak, patterns, happen, point, experiencing, choice