Illuminated Recovery

Lisa
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Illuminated Recovery Podcast is shedding light on the path to healing through storytelling. Host Lisa shares her experience and dives deep into trauma recovery to illuminate issues such as Alcohol Use Disorder, Eating Disorders, and Complex PTSD. Guests will also be featured on the show to broaden the lens of these topics. This is a recovery journey about unlearning old conditioning, becoming conscious, and inspiring inner growth and authenticity. Join us if you are willing to be more vulnerable, are interested in changing your relationship to yourself or want to cultivate more awareness.

  1. 11h ago

    E35: Illuminating ADHD

    Join us as Tom and Charity O'Reilly share their journey of co-writing the upcoming book How to Understand and Deal with ADHD. This episode explores the neurobiology of ADHD, effective treatments, societal barriers, and personal perspectives, providing valuable insight for anyone navigating neurodiversity. This isn’t just about managing ADHD—it's about celebrating a brain that’s wired differently and finding your place in a world not always made for you. Show Notes: How To Understand and Deal With ADHD, Everything You Need To Know Pre Order the book here:  https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/summer-2026/how-to-understand-and-deal-with-adhd/ Charity: https://charityoreilly.com/ On Instagram @teawithtraumatherapist Tom:https://thomasoreilly.com/ On Instagram @parts.of.us.coaching Charity’s podcast: The Witchy Therapist Podcast Unmasking Autism book by Devon Price: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688819/unmasking-autism-by-devon-price-phd/

    E35: Illuminating ADHD

  2. Jul 12

    E34: A Solo Reflection On The Layers Of Healing And Liberation

    In this solo episode, Lisa shares what’s ahead for the show and opens up about the wide-ranging, deeply connected themes shaping her work right now — from eating disorder recovery, body liberation, and sobriety to ADHD, emotional neglect, fawning, nonviolent communication, and the mind-body connection. She reflects on how healing is often messy, ongoing, and layered, and why so much of this work comes back to shame, authenticity, and learning how to truly come back to ourselves.  Show Notes: Charity  O’Reilly:  https://charityoreilly.com/ On Instagram @teawithatraumatherapist Tom O’Reilly: https://thomasoreilly.com/ On Instagram @parts.of.us.coaching Their new book being released in August 2026: How to Understand and Deal with ADHD, Everything You Need to Know.  Anne Marie Cribbin: https://www.thirstyforwonder.com/ On Instagram @thirstyforwonder Caroline Sumlin: https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/ On Instagram @carolinejsumlin Caroline’s book: We’ll All Be Free Nonviolent Communication:  https://www.cnvc.org/ Kina Wolfenstein: On Instagram @cptsdtherapist deeptidestherapy.com Sober Mom Collective: https://www.sobermomcollective.com/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton: On Instagram @ingridclaytonphd https://www.ingridclayton.com/ Christine Dixon: On Instagram @the_ordinary_sacred Self-Led Besties! The foundation for Ralph De La Rosa: https://www.ralphdelarosafoundation.org/ Please rate and review my show!

    E34: A Solo Reflection On The Layers Of Healing And Liberation

  3. Jun 28

    E33: A Socialist Dietitian’s Approach To Unlearning Diet Culture

    This episode, Kara Rabii joins me to deconstruct the systemic oppression of diet culture.  Kara Rabii, MS, RDN, CDN is a registered dietitian, socialist organizer, and founder of Revolutionary Dietetics, a weight-inclusive and anti-diet nutrition practice. We break down: How diet culture perpetuates systemic inequality, the role of capitalism in maintaining weight bias, the importance of systemic analysis for true change, and practical steps to unlearn harmful narratives and build body liberation. She explains why weight and body size do not determine health and how societal pressures—especially on women and marginalized groups—push disordered eating as normalized. Hope you can join us for this vital conversation.  SHOW NOTES: Get in touch with Kara Rabbi Email: revolutionarydietetics@gmail.com Instagram: @revolutionarydietetics Website: https://my.practicebetter.io/#/699b618be64b1f5591a47335/profile You can find Lisa on Instagram @illuminatedrecoverypodcast Or by email: illuminatedrecovery@gmail.com

    E33: A Socialist Dietitian’s Approach To Unlearning Diet Culture

  4. Jun 14

    E32: Thirsty For Wonder: Celtic Wisdom for Modern Recovery

    This is so much more than a sobriety story! Anne Marie Cribbin joins me to share her sobriety and recovery story and we cover all the things: recovery as an act of liberation, Celtic spirituality, community building, social justice, generational trauma, alcohol in our family systems and perfectionism. Anne Marie is a sober coach and writer who embraces the idea of expansion in recovery. Whether you’re sober curious, in recovery, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself and the world, this episode invites you to see sobriety as an act of love, justice, and radical liberation. If you are interested in sober coaching, Anne Marie is offering a group coaching session this July. Sober and Sovereign: More Than Dry July. A 4-week group coaching container. 4 Sundays in July. Information and registration is here ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BCYX9orM0tyJgw9g6Ifjq0t3YFUw9v0UOD-izYyQ8E4/edit?usp=sharing⁠ Resources -  Spoon Theory created by Christine Miserandino: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory adrienne maree brown (all lower case): https://adriennemareebrown.net/ Sonya Renee Taylor: https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/ Susanna Barkataki: https://www.susannabarkataki.com/ Connect with Anne Marie Cribbin: Website: https://www.thirstyforwonder.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirstyforwonder/ Linktree for links to Wed Wonder Recovery Call, resources, and more: https://linktr.ee/amcribbin Want to hang out and chat? Virtual Coffee: https://calendly.com/amcribbin/virtual-coffee The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/thirsty-for-wonder/ You can find Lisa on Instagram @illuminatedrecoverypodcast Or by email: illuminatedrecovery@gmail.com

    E32: Thirsty For Wonder: Celtic Wisdom for Modern Recovery

  5. May 31

    E31: Illuminating Nonviolent Communication

    In this episode of Illuminated Recovery, Kathy Ziola, a certified NVC trainer and author of Live Compassion, talks about the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) which is a practical model for self-connection and communication with others. It  supports compassionate giving and receiving and is used to create a quality of understanding where everyone’s needs matter and people work together to meet those needs peacefully. The intention is to create relationships built upon honesty, authenticity and empathy. She shares how these simple, profound tools can shift your entire mindset — from blame and defensiveness to curiosity and compassion.  With over 35 years of experience as a psychotherapist, group facilitator, and healing arts professional Kathy brings deep understanding and insight into human relationships and personal growth. Applying Nonviolent Communication isn’t just about changing the way you talk; it’s about transforming your internal relationship and your approach to others. When we see each other’s humanity—acknowledging that everyone is doing their best with what they have—we create a foundation for genuine compassion. Show notes:  Kathy’s website: www.nvctrainingsource.com   www.youtube.com/ Kathy’s email: @communicationworks1284  Kathy on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kathyziola/ Kathy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/communication-works-nvc/ Kathy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/comworksconnections   https://www.facebook.com/kathy.ziola Kathy Ziola’s Book: Live Compassion https://nvctrainingsource.com/book/ The Center of Nonviolent Communication: https://www.cnvc.org/ Marshall Rosenberg’s Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life https://puddledancer.bookstore.ipgbook.com/nonviolent-communication--a-language-of-life--3rd-edition-products-9781892005281.php?page_id=21 You can find Lisa on Instagram @illuminatedrecoverypodcast Or by email: illuminatedrecovery@gmail.com

    E31: Illuminating Nonviolent Communication

  6. May 17

    E30: ILLUMINATING KELLY’S STORY: Sobriety, Midlife and Smashing the Patriarchy

    Many women are conditioned to shrink—to stay small, quiet, and overlooked. Kelly’s journey from rock-bottom to radical self-acceptance reveals how awakening from that cycle of shame, addiction, and societal conditioning can be a game-changer. Her story is a powerful rallying cry for women tired of playing small and ready to step into their true power.  In this episode, Kelly shares the raw, unfiltered truth about her years of alcohol abuse—how she functioned through her addiction, and the pivotal moment that shattered her old identity. We talk about why “functioning” alcoholics are often the most invisible, and what it truly means to recover emotionally and spiritually—not just abstain from drinking.  We break down the importance of de-centering men and fighting the patriarchy and societal conditioning that keep women playing small—especially in midlife. Kelly discusses her journey into authentic sobriety, the lessons learned through therapy and community, and how the process of growth actually gets more exciting, not scarier, with age. Find Kelly on Instagram @kelz_living_well And on Substack: @crowsandkindred Show Notes: Book: Quit Like A Woman by Holly Whitaker You can find Lisa on Instagram @illuminatedrecoverypodcast Or by email: illuminatedrecovery@gmail.com

    E30: ILLUMINATING KELLY’S STORY: Sobriety, Midlife and Smashing the Patriarchy

  7. May 3

    E29: Well, Actually: Unpacking Wellness Culture In Pursuit Of True Well-Being

    Most of us are unknowingly caught in a web of diet culture, weight stigma, and trauma responses that keep us disconnected from our true selves. In this eye-opening episode, Julie Norman joins Lisa to expose the hidden mechanisms fueling our societal obsession with shrinking and controlling our bodies—and reveal how these patterns are deeply intertwined with trauma, oppressive systems, and collective chaos. Julie has spent 30 years healing — personally and professionally. Beginning as a registered dietitian and now a yoga teacher specializing in recovery, she knows this terrain from the inside out. Together, they dissect the pervasive influence of diet culture, the rise of weight loss medications like GLP-1 drugs, and the insidious role of fawning—an often-overlooked trauma response—that pushes us to conform at the expense of our authenticity. They explore how social pressures, systemic abuse, and internalized shame foster a collective trauma that manifests as diet obsession, weight stigma, and the pursuit of safety through control. Connect with Julie Norman:  https://julienormanyoga.com/ On Instagram: @bodykarmahealing You can find Lisa on Instagram @illuminatedrecoverypodcast Or by email: illuminatedrecovery@gmail.com SHOW NOTES: Minnesota starvation study: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Starvation_Experiment Fawning by Dr. Ingrid Clayton: https://www.ingridclayton.com/ Nicole Sachs substack article: https://substack.com/@nicolesachslcsw/p-194819019 Good Woman: A Reckoning by Savala Nolan: https://savalanolan.com/ Needy by Mara Glatzel: https://maraglatzel.com/book/

    E29: Well, Actually: Unpacking Wellness Culture In Pursuit Of True Well-Being

  8. Apr 19

    E28: Reclaiming Authenticity After Trauma

    Carly Kilbourne, a licensed therapist, joins me to explore the hidden impacts of childhood emotional neglect and estrangement on adult relationships. Discover how sobriety led her to uncover deep emotional wounds and embrace authenticity. Learn practical tools to unlearn people pleasing behaviors and reconnect with your inner child, set boundaries, and reclaim your power. She brings a grounded, relatable perspective to trauma recovery, reminding us that healing isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about coming home to who you were before survival took over. Perfect for anyone seeking genuine healing and deeper connections. Show Notes: Find Carli on Instagram @authenticaftherapy Website for therapy: thirdplacetherapy.com You can find Lisa on Instagram @illuminatedrecoverypodcast Or by email: illuminatedrecovery@gmail.com

    E28: Reclaiming Authenticity After Trauma
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Illuminated Recovery Podcast is shedding light on the path to healing through storytelling. Host Lisa shares her experience and dives deep into trauma recovery to illuminate issues such as Alcohol Use Disorder, Eating Disorders, and Complex PTSD. Guests will also be featured on the show to broaden the lens of these topics. This is a recovery journey about unlearning old conditioning, becoming conscious, and inspiring inner growth and authenticity. Join us if you are willing to be more vulnerable, are interested in changing your relationship to yourself or want to cultivate more awareness.

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  • Creator
    Lisa
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisa
  • Show Website
    Illuminated Recovery

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