Breaking Free from Within

In this special episode of Breaking Free from Within, host Prairie Francia and guest David Burke, LAADC-CA come together for the Closing Roundtable of the Sobriety Summit 2025. Tune in for heartfelt reflections on the powerful themes shared throughout the summit, including recovery journeys, overcoming self-sabotage, building resilience, and reclaiming self-worth. With a rich variety of voices and...

In this powerful episode of Breaking Free from Within, Prairie Francia dives deep into the science and energetics of trauma stored in the body. You’ll learn how unprocessed emotional pain can manifest physically and energetically, how to recognize the signs of stored trauma, and which somatic and spiritual practices can gently help you release it. This episode is an invitation to listen to your bo...

In this deeply moving episode of Breaking Free from Within, Prairie sits down with former NHL goaltender Clint Malarchuk and his wife Joanie Malarchuk for a raw and heartfelt conversation about the realities of living with mental health struggles—and loving someone through them. Clint shares his remarkable journey from professional hockey stardom through a harrowing near-death injury on the ice an...

In this heart-opening episode, Prairie Francia guides listeners through the hidden patterns that keep us stuck: internalized oppression, negative self-talk, and projection. If you’ve ever felt like your own mind is sabotaging your healing, this episode offers the clarity and compassion you need. Prairie breaks down how these survival strategies form in childhood and trauma, how they feed cycles of...

In this episode of Breaking Free From Within, host Prairie Francia explores the concept of permissive thoughts—those sneaky internal justifications that can quietly derail recovery and progress. Whether you’re overcoming substance use, emotional eating, or codependent patterns, these thoughts often sound like “Just this once won’t hurt” or “I deserve it,” but they create dangerous openings for rel...

In this episode, Prairie Francia discusses how resilience and self-compassion are essential for long-term recovery. She shares how to shift from self-judgment to self-acceptance, how to reframe setbacks as learning experiences, and practical tools for building emotional strength. True healing comes not from perfection, but from treating yourself with kindness through the ups and downs. Keynotes: •...

In this episode, Prairie Francia discusses how to move beyond survival mode and into thriving. She shares practical steps to rediscover joy, build a fulfilling routine, surround yourself with positive energy, and shift into an abundance mindset. Recovery isn’t just about what you leave behind—it’s about what you create moving forward. Keynotes: • What it means to live in alignment. • Steps to redi...

Podcast Summary & Keynotes: Episode Title: The Healing Path: Integrative Approaches to Recovery Podcast: Breaking Free from Within Host: Prairie Francia Website: alignmentwithprairieyana.com Summary: In this episode, Prairie Francia explores how integrative healing approaches can support recovery beyond traditional methods. She discusses the role of energy healing, somatic therapy, nutrition,...

Podcast Summary & Keynotes: Episode Title: Reclaiming Yourself: Mindful Recovery & Healing Podcast: Breaking Free from Within Host: Prairie Francia Website: alignmentwithprairieyana.com Summary: In this episode, Prairie Francia explores the transformative power of mindfulness in the recovery journey. She explains how being present can help manage cravings, reduce emotional triggers, and cr...

Episode Title: Breaking Free: Overcoming Numbing-Out Behaviors Podcast: Breaking Free from Within Host: Prairie Francia Website: alignmentwithprairieyana.com Summary: In this episode, Prairie Francia explores the reasons we engage in numbing behaviors—like emotional eating, social media scrolling, or staying “busy” to avoid our emotions. She explains how numbing is a learned survival strategy and...

Episode Overview: In this powerful episode of the Breaking Free from Within Podcast, host Prairie Francia sits down with David Burke, LAADC co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Sierra Health and Wellness. With over two decades in the addiction recovery field, David shares his personal journey, his passion for helping families navigate treatment options, and the mission behind Sierra Health an...

In this episode of Breaking Free from Within, Prairie Francia explores the many faces of addiction—not just drugs and alcohol, but also food, social media, television, and other behaviors we use to escape and numb out. Addiction is often a form of self-sabotage, a way to avoid unresolved traumas and emotional discomfort. This episode dives into: • The different forms of addiction and how they func...