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Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeRev Rachel’s Son Bodhi: Choosing Sobriety and Finding Connection and PurposeIn this deeply personal and heartfelt episode of Recover Your Soul, I have the absolute joy of sitting down with my son, Bodhi, to talk about his journey of choosing sobriety and what that has meant for his life. Many of you know the challenges that come with loving someone who struggles with addiction—I’ve walked this path with both of my sons. Bodhi, now 26, has been navigating his own Soul Recovery, learning what it means to live a full and meaningful life without substances. I couldn’t be prouder of how is is showing up for himself.In...
2025-03-3129 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeRev Rachel & Rich: How Two Recovered Alcoholics Rebuilt a Safe Marriage with the Recover Your Soul ProcessAfter 32 years together, Rich and I open our hearts to share the profound transformation of our relationship—a journey shaped by Soul Recovery, parenting through addiction, and rediscovering true partnership. As we celebrate Rich’s one-year sobriety anniversary, we reflect on the subtle yet powerful shifts that have deepened our connection, moving away from control and quick fixes to create a foundation of safety where vulnerability can thrive. Rich shares how learning to truly listen and express his needs has allowed us to heal individually while growing closer together, revealing the beautiful paradox that the more we focus on our...
2025-03-1035 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeGuided Meditation Rev Rachel: Gratitude and Forgiveness- Releasing Pain and Embracing LoveThis Guided Meditation on Gratitude and Forgiveness by Rev. Rachel Harrison is a powerful tool for healing and transformation. Designed to complement the episode 'Healing Core Wounds from Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families: A Soul Recovery Journey to Forgiveness,' this meditation can be used after listening to the episode or as a standalone practice to release pain, embrace love, and cultivate inner peace.This meditation invites you to experience deep forgiveness and gratitude, transforming old patterns and wounds into healing and wholeness. It serves as a bridge to let go of past pain...
2025-03-0321 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeReclaiming Your Power: How to Stop Controlling and Start ConnectingIn this episode Rev. Rachel Harrison reflects on the delicate balance between needing others and maintaining independence. Inspired by today’s reading from The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie, Rev Rachel explores how codependency and control show up in sneaky ways in our lives. When life feels out of control, we often lean into patterns of over-controlling or shutting people out, but true healing comes when we can let go of these defense mechanisms and open ourselves to authentic, healthy relationships.Join Rachel as she shares insights from her own journey, the transformative power of So...
2025-01-2736 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeSelf-Love and Body Image: Releasing Judgments and Embracing WholenessIn this heartfelt episode Rev. Rachel Harrison dives deep into the complexities of body image, weight, and self-love. Drawing from her personal experiences with food insecurity and eating disorders, Rachel shares her journey of learning to embrace her body with compassion and release old beliefs rooted in fear and judgment.Through the lens of Soul Recovery, Rachel invites listeners to explore their own stories around body image and to step into a place of empowerment, where choices about health and well-being come from love rather than external pressures or expectations. She emphasizes the importance of releasing shame...
2024-12-1641 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeThe Power of Detachment: How Al-Anon Inspires the Recover Your Soul ProcessIn this episode, Rev. Rachel Harrison shares how Al-Anon played a crucial role in her spiritual journey and the development of the Soul Recovery process. Drawing on her own experiences, she reflects on the wisdom of detachment as taught in Al-Anon and how it has transformed her life and relationships. Through her discussion of the seven detachments and readings from How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics, she highlights the importance of emotional and spiritual boundaries and the powerful tool of detaching with love.Please note: Rev. Rachel Harrison does not speak for or represent...
2024-10-0745 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeReconnecting with Love and Healing: Marianne Williamson on Recover Your Soul and Spiritual TransformationI’m excited to share this special episode with Marianne Williamson, a beloved teacher of A Course in Miracles, as we dive deep into the foundations of Soul Recovery. Together, we explore the profound transformation that comes from letting go of judgment, choosing love over fear, and embracing forgiveness as a path to true spiritual healing. Marianne offers beautiful insights into how our grievance and attack thoughts keep us stuck, and how healing begins with love and connection.She speaks to the challenge of living a spiritual life in today’s world and how we can bring comp...
2024-09-0957 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeFrom Stuck to Thriving in Marriage: Rachel and Rich's Journey of Sobriety and Spiritual GrowthWhat happens when a marriage feels stuck? Maintaining intimacy and connection is no small feat, especially in a long term relationship that has been through difficulty and addiction. Discover how Rev Rachel Harrison and her husband, Rich, faced a pivotal moment in their relationship that led to profound personal growth and soul recovery. Rachel recounts a heartfelt conversation that transformed their "status quo" marriage into a journey of mutual discovery and deeper connection. Rich shares his perspective on letting go of old patterns to embrace new ones, offering a beacon of hope for couples facing similar challenges.Hear...
2024-09-0234 min
The Mental Health Evolution32: Current Challenges and Innovations in the Mental Health Field | Check-In with Rachel HarrisonIn this solo episode, host Rachel Harrison reflects on the innovative ideas and challenges faced in the mental health care field, emphasizing the need for creativity and unique solutions. She discusses the impact of the current healthcare model, funding limitations, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health professionals and individuals seeking support. Rachel calls for leaders to prioritize trauma treatment for themselves to enhance their capacity in helping others, highlighting the importance of addressing the mental health implications of the post-COVID era. Join the conversation and be inspired by passionate guests driving change in mental...
2024-08-0817 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeSupporting your Adult Kids Recovery from Addiction: Bodhi Harrison's Story of Choosing Himself and SobrietyWhat if the path to your true self lies in embracing your darkest moments? Join us for a transformative episode as Rev Rachel Harrison sits down with her son Bodhi to uncover his inspiring journey from addiction to currently choosing sobriety. Discover how a severe collarbone injury and subsequent depression led Bodhi to profound self-discovery, ultimately transforming his life and career as a professional Onewheel rider. Through raw vulnerability and heartfelt storytelling, Bodhi reveals the impact of self-compassion and the unwavering support of loved ones in healing and personal growth.Bodhi's journey is a testament to the...
2024-07-2259 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifePart 2: Transforming our Criticism of Others into Acceptance and CompassionWhy do we feel the urge to criticize others? What if embracing acceptance could lead to healing and deeper connections in our lives? Join me, Rev. Rachel Harrison, as we explore these compelling questions in our latest episode. We'll dive into the roots of our judgmental tendencies, tracing them back to our upbringing and our innate desire to control external circumstances. By redefining criticism and gaining a compassionate understanding of it, we can shift our perception and learn to accept people as they are. This transformation can reduce the suffering caused by our disapproval and pave the way for...
2024-06-2432 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifePart 1: Empowerment Through Receiving Criticism: Transforming Wounds Into Strength with the Recover Your Soul ProcessEver wondered how criticism can actually become a tool for your personal empowerment? Join me, Rev Rachel Harrison, as I take you through my transformative journey from battling alcoholism and codependency to finding strength in self-reflection. This episode unpacks how handling criticism, whether it's coming from your partner, workplace, or friends, can trigger old wounds but also illuminate areas in need of healing. By focusing inward and embracing these triggers, we can use them as stepping stones to profound personal growth and stand stronger in our truth.For more information about Rev. Rachel Harrison and Recover...
2024-06-1737 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeAdult Kids with Addiction: Rev Rachel and Alex talk about the Journey Through Addiction, Finding Joy and Recovering Your SoulIn this heartfelt episode of "Recover Your Soul," Rev. Rachel Harrison has an intimate conversation with her adult son, Alex, who shares his experiences of growing up in an alcoholic home and his current journey towards personal growth, healing, success and happiness. The discussion covers Alex’s current substance use, and the positive changes that have come in the last few years supporting his goal to be an independent adult with healthy relationships. Additionally, they explore the dynamics of family relationships, touching upon the challenges and growth they’ve faced, including how now sees the tough love from when he w...
2024-04-2927 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeFrom Addiction to Purpose: Rev. Rachel's Inspiring Journey to Recover Your Soul - Celebrating 6 Years of SobrietyIt's hard to believe that what started as a personal battle with alcohol has blossomed into six transformative years of sobriety and Soul Recovery where I could celebrate the anniversary on an Island in Indonesia also celebrating 30 years of marriage. It can feel hopeless when we are in the depth of our suffering- but there is a solution if we are ready to make the decision to live and heal. The suffering can be from addiction, or it can be from the pain of being a human being. In Soul Recovery we are learning how to accept our lives as...
2024-02-2630 minThe Mental Health Evolution01: Welcome To The Mental Health Entrepreneur with Rachel HarrisonJoin Rachel Harrison, host of The Mental Health Entrepreneur, as she shares her inspiration for starting the podcast and her belief in the need for new and creative approaches to addressing the mental health crisis in the U.S. Inspired by a local event for female entrepreneurs, Rachel realized the need for fresh ideas in the mental health field. With the increasing demand for mental health services and the limitations of traditional healthcare systems, she believes that entrepreneurs can play a crucial role in addressing the mental health crisis. Through interviews with mental health entrepreneurs, Ra...
2024-01-1809 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeRecover Your Soul Letting go of Fixing or Changing Others- Welcome to Season 5Happy New Year to the Soul Recovery community! Get ready to kick off 2024 and the 5th Season. We're diving into the world of tarot readings, exploring how these powerful cards unveil inner strength, the journey toward wholeness, and navigating life's hurdles. Rev Rachel pulled 3 cards asking for guidance for the Soul Recovery community in the coming year, and Rev Rachel shares how the reading was a confirmation of our incredible journey, shedding light on self-discovery, growth, resilience and ultimately healing. We are here to unravel those moments of darkness, release the grip of control, and embrace a brand-new path fo...
2024-01-0132 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeMARTYRDOM (part 4): Al-Anon's 4 M's of Relationship - Mothering, Managing, Manipulating and Martyrdom: A Journey to Recover Your SoulAre you constantly playing the martyr in your relationships? We've all been there, trapped in the cycle of self-sacrifice, resentment, and exhaustion. But guess what, there's a way out, and this episode is all about guiding you to that exit. We're going to dissect the entangling webs of codependency and victimhood that often give birth to martyrdom in our relationships. Even more, we'll be sharing effective strategies to break free, establish healthier boundaries, and reclaim your happiness. This is your invitation to find balance, respect yourself, and start prioritizing your needs.For more information about Rev...
2023-11-2729 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeMANAGING (part 2): Al-Anon's 4 M's of Relationship - Mothering, Managing, Manipulating and Martyrdom: A Journey to Recover Your SoulAre you constantly falling into patterns of Al-Anon's 4 M's -mothering, managing, manipulating, and martyrdom? Do you feel you are shackled by unhealthy behaviors that hinder your personal growth and relationships? It's time to break free and step into your most Soul Recovered self! Our second episode of four continues with the concept of MANAGING. Managing in a relationship involves taking charge and making decisions to ensure that things run smoothly. It can be a valuable trait when done collaboratively and respectfully, but it can become problematic when it turns into control or micromanagement. For m...
2023-11-1332 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeMOTHERING (part 1): Al-Anon's 4 M's of Relationship - Mothering, Managing, Manipulating and Martyrdom: A Journey to Recover Your SoulAre you constantly falling into patterns of Al-Anon's 4 M's -mothering, managing, manipulating, and martyrdom? Do you feel you are shackled by unhealthy behaviors that hinder your personal growth and relationships? It's time to break free and step into your most Soul Recovered self! Our first episode of four begins with a comprehensive look at the concept of MOTHERING - the balance that lies between nurturing and overbearing. We'll explore how these behaviors impact your relationships and personal growth, and how to shift away from guilt and shame towards self-awareness and authenticity.For more information...
2023-11-0633 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeThe Forgetter's Temptation: Awareness and Clarity from an Accidental HighIn this episode I share a personal experience that recently happened to me when I accidentally got stoned from CBD - it was quite an eye-opening surprise. It made me realize that the even though I had no desire to be altered in any state in my conscious mind, if I am honest, the "forgetter" was in my subconscious, and I had not been aware of it. The experience brought light to me that I had been starting to forget how bad it had gotten for me when I was drinking. I am so grateful for my Soul Recovery, an...
2023-10-3031 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeAddiction and Parenthood with Bodhi Harrison: Finding Balance Between Supporting Our Adult Children and Detaching with LoveFinding balance in supporting our adult children while detaching with love can be challenging, especially when they struggle with addiction, or unhealthy behaviors. The prevalence of drugs and alcohol in the lives of young adults makes it a complex journey to dial back or quit entirely.My son, Bodhi Harrison, was born to parents struggling with addiction, and he's currently navigating this intricate path. In this episode, he candidly shares his experiences, including moments of sobriety and clarity, contrasted with lapses into a party lifestyle.As parents, we're driven to guide our children towards better choices, but...
2023-10-2346 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeTranscending Your Circumstances: Changing Your Thoughts to Transform Your LifeWe can feel like we are stuck or trapped in our life- that we can't get past the circumstances we have found ourselves in. However, we have the power to 'Transcend our Circumstances' by changing our perception and making small changes in how we think and act. When we make different choices, build self-awareness, and live from spiritual principles, we can transform and break out of old patterns and remember our wholeness and live from our inner-wisdom. When we live from this healthy and happy place, we can be free. For more information about Rev. Rachel...
2023-09-2529 min
Leadership EvolutionLeadership Through Listening with Rachel Harrison and Craig BedardIn the last episode of this limited edition series, Rachel Harrison shares her personal leadership journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. She also gives insight into her experience hosting the Leadership Evolution podcast and how it has shaped her own leadership style. Craig Bedard, Deputy Associate Commissioner for the Office of Strategy, Learning, and Workforce Development at the Social Security Administration, joins the show to interview Rachel and discuss the themes of service and self-awareness that emerged from previous episodes. Hear how the COVID-19 pandemic changed Rachel's leadership approach, the importance...
2023-09-0736 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeHealing from Betrayal and Deception: The Recover Your Soul Pathway to Healing RelationshipsEver felt shattered by deceit and betrayal in a relationship? Ever wondered how to heal from such painful experiences and reclaim your authentic self? This intimate conversation provides you with insights on how to Recover Your Soul from the agonizing sting of deceit and infidelity. We venture into the raw truth of our feelings, offering you tools to care for your emotional well-being and grow from difficult situations through Soul Recovery. It isn't easy, but by leaning into your spiritual foundations you can indeed make it to the other side with a deeper awareness of healing and standing in y...
2023-08-2837 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeExpanding Your Inner Container for Personal Growth and ThrivingAre you feeling limited by your life, much like a plant that has outgrown its pot? It's time to challenge these limitations and discover your potential for growth, and living as your Higher Self. In this episode we explore the idea of 'what is your container' and how expanding it can lead to personal transformation. Together, we'll dive into the concept of 'transplanting' ourselves and pushing past fear and self-imposed limitations, and finding the power to flourish in our Soul Recovery.For more information about Rev. Rachel Harrison and Recover Your Soul- visit the w...
2023-08-1429 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeJourney Through the 12 Steps: Lois Wilson's Story of Finding Serenity and the Transformative Power of Al-AnonEver felt tangled in the webs of someone else's struggle, like Lois, the wife of Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA? Join Rev Rachel Harrison on a journey through her transformative experience of adopting the 12 steps for her own spiritual development, independent of her husband’s alcoholism. Reading from her story in 'How Al-Anon Works- for Friends and Family of Alcoholics', we're peeling back the layers of Lois's narrative, unveiling how she restored her sanity and relinquished control, accepting the bitter truth that it's not her job to fix her husband. Her story speaks to the heart of anyone who's eve...
2023-07-3145 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeFreedom from Codependency and the Path to Recover Your SoulEver felt trapped in an invisible prison of codependency, relying on to others for your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing? Imagine breaking free and reclaiming your power, through the transformative journey of Soul Recovery. We unpack the complex layers of codependency, identifying its signs and symptoms. You will learn how to recognize these patterns within your own life, and find a way to healing through awareness, self-compassion, and change of perception. Tune in, and let's embark on this journey towards freedom from codependency through Soul Recovery.For more information about Rev. Rachel Harrison and...
2023-07-0333 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeDetaching with Love: A Path Towards Healthier Family RelationshipsRich and I recently went to see our boys in California for a Music Festival/Onewheel event. I knew that we were walking into a big party event and this included our kids. I am grateful for my Soul Recovery and the practice of detaching with love as it has allowed me to be in these kinds of situations and enjoy our family just as it is and let go of expectations. I was able to be comfortable in my sobriety, stay in my lane and let everyone else stay in their lane. I am grateful to continue to be o...
2023-06-2633 min