The Recovery Room

This week we are talking about letters no one sees and the power of forgiveness. I share on why writing letters, you'll never send, to the people you hold resentment towards or feel you were wrong done by, are one of the top ways you can release it from your body. I also talk about the power of forgiveness and not in the way you think. There are times the situation is unforgiveable, and forgivenes...

If you've experienced trauma or are a mum with a child with additional needs, you're going to want to listen to this episode. We deep dive into the world of functional neurology with our amazing guest Jo Hand. I was a curious cat asking her all the questions on how she assesses what needs correcting from physical, mental, emotional trauma; what methods she uses; how to go about becoming a practiti...

You've lived most of your life trying to fit into a world that wasn't built for you. We are journeying back home to ourselves. We are back baby! 2026 here we come! In this episode I share what the Recovery Room is about. Join me in a conversation of what's coming inside this space. We are talking recovering from people pleasing; unmasking; burn out, coming home to yourself and so much more! I'm so...

As we close out 2025 — a year marked by endings, shifts, and deep internal change — I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own evolution. From letting go of coaching and mentoring, to pouring my energy into Embodied Mantras, to watching The Recovery Room Podcast grow into its own presence... this year has been a portal. In this episode, I reflect on what the year of the snake and a 9-year in numer...

We’ve all felt the sting of “no” in relationships, opportunities, and moments we thought would change everything. But what if rejection isn’t proof you're lacking… what if it’s guidance? In this episode, we unpack the powerful reframe that turns rejection into redirection, helping you see closed doors as protection, not proof of failure. You’ll learn how to spot when a “no” is actually making spac...

Journaling isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when your energy, focus, and emotional bandwidth change from day to day. In this episode, I’m breaking down 7 powerful journaling styles, so you can choose the one that works with your nervous system, not against it. You’ll learn how to adapt your practice for deeper self-connection, whether you’re craving structure, flow, or quick bursts of insight....

We all slip back into old habits sometimes, but what happens next makes all the difference. In this episode, we’ll talk about why some people find their way back quickly while others get stuck in guilt, how to spot the mindset that keeps you trapped, and how to shift into one that moves you forward. You’ll learn simple ways to reset without the all-or-nothing pressure, so you can rebuild trust wit...

If you’ve ever tried to make a change whether it’s around food, boundaries, or breaking people-pleasing patterns and found yourself slipping back into old habits, there’s one core piece you might be missing: self-trust. In this episode, we unpack why self-trust is the ground every lasting change stands on, and how people-pleasing quietly erodes it over time. You’ll learn the small, practical ways...

As recovering people pleasers, it’s easy to confuse care with control. We try to manage other people’s emotions, keep the peace, and take on the weight of their responses, all while abandoning our own. In this episode, we explore: What’s in your control: your beliefs, behaviours, internal landscape What’s not: other people’s emotions, expectations, and projections How emotional responsibility gets...

Welcome to The Recovery Room your space for real talk on breaking cycles with food, validation, and self-worth… and coming home to yourself in the process. In this opening episode, Gena shares the journey behind the mic, from starting this podcast in urgency and uncertainty, to now leading from grounded clarity and deepened self-trust. You’ll hear the raw evolution of her own recovery and what it’...

In this episode I share my experience mid sugar detox. I talk on my process and how I negated compulsive eating during it. I go into the topic of all my addictions, recoveries and how this has played a role in my life. Complete with background sound effects from my 20 month old! Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with yo...

I talk about the only H.O.W you'll ever need to receive the things you've been asking for in your vision board, your dreams and mind's eye. This H.O.W teaches you how to receive in a safe way that honours your body's capacity. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with your mother If you're done with getting sucked back int...

In this episode, I share the raw truth behind my evolution online: how a dysregulated nervous system, shaky self-worth, and zero boundaries had me chasing alignment through aesthetics and strategy… instead of safety. This is the story of how I stopped shape-shifting, learned the lessons the hard way, and finally anchored into the tools I now teach inside Unfuck Your Nervous System. It’s honest, a...

In this episode, I walk you through the real story of my entrepreneurial journey Not the polished version, but the one where my nervous system ran the show, my emotions hijacked logic, and I kept thinking the next biz strategy was going to fix it. I break down how dysregulation shaped my decisions, what I had to unlearn, and how everything shifted when I finally started leading from safety, not su...

You know what to do, but your body won't let you do it. Here's why mindset isn't enough -and what to do instead. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with your mother If you're done with getting sucked back into old dynamics with your family and ready to do something about it, grab your copy of my workbook You Deserve a Pe...

We’re calling out the biggest misconceptions about homeschooling—from “it’s isolating” to “I’m not qualified”—and giving you the honest truth. Connect with Cush on IG @wildoneseducation or check out her Storytime Membership. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with your mother If you're done with getting sucked back into...

We go deep on the reality of homeschooling while running a business, finding time for yourself, and creating rhythms that actually work. Connect with Cush on IG @wildoneseducation or check out her Storytime Membership. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with your mother If you're done with getting sucked back into old dy...

From classroom teacher to homeschooling mum—Acushla shares her raw and real journey into home education and what led her to walk a different path. Connect with Cush on IG @wildoneseducation or check out her Storytime Membership. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with your mother If you're done with getting sucked back i...

Join me as I pour my morning cuppa and share on rock bottom moments, the gift of desperation, and what happens when you finally decide to break the cycle. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with your mother If you're done with getting sucked back into old dynamics with your family and ready to do something about it, grab...

Sometimes falling through the floor is the wake-up call. Literally. In this ep, I share how crashing through my deck cracked open way more than wood— It brought clarity, softness, and a whole new level of surrender. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relationship with your mother If you're done with getting sucked back into old dynam...

In this final part, I flip the script. Not all emotionally rooted memories are heavy — some hold the frequency of joy, safety, and power. I walk you through how I use these kinds of memories to anchor new emotional states, and how you can start rewiring your system for expansion, not survival. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your relat...

We’re diving deeper into the mechanics of emotionally rooted memories — how they’re tied to your trauma and how they quietly shape your boundaries (or lack of them). I riff on a few common misconceptions about what boundaries actually are and share how I use this work to create safer, cleaner boundaries that stick. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start...

I recorded this one on a walk — raw and real — because I felt the pull to speak on emotionally rooted memories. In this ep, I talk about what they are, how they show up in your day-to-day, and how they shape your reactions before you even realise it. This one’s about awareness. No edits. Just truth. Connect with me @the_recovery_room_podcast Take my free Boundary Type Quiz to start redefining your...

This episode is part passion, part soapbox—and one I could’ve talked about for hours. I’m diving into why I care so deeply about helping mums regulate their nervous system and hold boundaries that actually hold them . Inside, I share: How I was raised by a single mum—and what I inherited emotionally Why our kids become extensions of our emotional overflow The truth about nervous system states, reg...

This wasn’t the episode I planned to record. But perfectionism had me sitting on this podcast for a year and a half —so I hit record in my car, imperfect and all. In this impromptu drop, I’m unpacking how perfectionism shows up in addiction, motherhood, business, and creativity—and why the chase to “get it right” almost cost me everything. I talk about: How, even in active addiction, I was obsessi...