Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life

Have you ever had a vulnerability hangover after sharing your deepest truths. How do you navigate the aftermath and allow it to actually inform your Soul Recovery? This episode shines a light on the power of recognizing old patterns and stories that no longer serve us, all while maintaining a compassionate, non-judgmental stance towards our past. We discuss the strength it takes to navigate long-t...

Ready to face the tough questions in your relationship? In this honest and candid episode, Rev. Rachel doesn’t shy away from the raw reality of love, commitment, and the gut-wrenching choice to stay or leave. Drawing from her own 30+ year marriage, she lays bare the old patterns that can trap us, the fears that keep us stuck, and the soul-crushing doubts that make us wonder if it's time to mo...

Have you ever felt like your happiness or well-being was tied to someone else's choices or actions? Join us as we explore how detachment can liberate us from the emotional turmoil caused by how others choose to live their lives. Reading from Karen Casey's "Let Go Now: Embrace Detachment as a Path to Freedom," Rev Rachel reflect on the profound impact of choosing our own happine...

I am thrilled to share the NEW and updated 9 Steps of the Soul Recovery Process with our community! Over the past six years, I have been on a path of awakening and Soul Recovery that began with stepping into the rooms of AA and Al-Anon, starting my healing journey from addiction, co-dependency, and people-pleasing. As I've shared my Soul Recovery journey with you, the process has evolved beyo...

What 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 pro...

Have you ever wondered why your family members have such a unique ability to push your buttons? Join me, Rev Rachel, as we explore this fascinating phenomenon in our latest episode of the Recover Your Soul podcast. Inspired by Melody Beattie's "The Language of Letting Go," we delve into power dynamics within family relationships and the deep emotional triggers they activate. By turn...

Have you ever considered that true freedom might come from within? Join me in this powerful episode of the Recover Your Soul podcast as we uncover the depths of Soul Recovery and the power of personal freedom. Drawing from my own experiences of transcending alcoholism, codependency, and control addiction, I share how turning inward and embracing spiritual practices can lead to profound changes. Le...

Ever wondered how to transform that relentless inner critic into a source of strength and empowerment? In this episode, Rev Rachel shares personal stories and practical Soul Recovery tools to help you turn those harsh self-judgments into a powerful voice of courage. Through reflections on personal experiences with self-criticism, we explore the essential role of compassion, tenderness, and grace i...

Why 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 crit...

Ever 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...

These promises were a seed planted in me by my neighbor years before I was ready for true Soul Recovery- but they spoke to what I wanted so desperately in my life and offered me a life line to what I could have if I was ready to do the work.  6 years later, I have indeed found a new freedom and a new happiness through Soul Recovery- and sobriety, and I am grateful. The episode ends with a song I w...

What if reclaiming your energy and setting boundaries could transform your life forever? Join us as we unravel the profound journey of overcoming people-pleasing, enabling, and codependency. I share my personal experiences of recovering from alcoholism and codependency, focusing on the life-changing effects of turning inward for healing and growth. Discover how recognizing and adjusting our relati...

Just six years ago, I was lost in the turmoil of addiction and control. However, through a profound inner journey of Soul Recovery, I discovered the serenity of detachment. Join me as we navigate the transformative path from chaos to peace, guided by Karen Casey's insights from her book "Let Go Now: Embrace Detachment as a Path to Freedom." In today's episode, Rev. Rachel reads...

Have you ever felt like a ship lost in a storm, seeking the lighthouse of inner peace? My own voyage through the tumultuous seas of alcoholism and codependency has led me to the serene shores of Soul Recovery, thanks in no small part to the guiding lights of Al-Anon. In today's heartfelt episode, we navigate the transformative journey to serenity, discussing the significance of embracing disc...

When the world seems to spin in a never-ending cycle of miscommunication and hurt, where do we find the strength to see beyond the behaviors and pain of those in our life? If 'They are as we choose to see them'- what are you choosing to see? Our latest episode is a heartfelt exploration of the transformative power that shifts in perception can have on our relationships. Join me as we unr...

Join me on a transformative journey as we navigate the rich landscapes of spiritual development. With each step, we confront the challenges that shape our soul's quest for meaning. Our latest episode takes this intricate expedition and lays it before you, offering a map through the stages of spiritual growth, from the fresh sprout of discovery to the rooted wisdom of the sage. Joined by insig...

In 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 support...

Have you ever yearned for closure with someone, longing for a chance to reconcile past conflicts or hurts? Join Rev Rachel as she speaks to the power of Soul Recovery, where healing and closure come from within.  Learn how to navigate through difficult situations and release the need for external validation, paving the way for personal growth and inner peace. Tune in to explore how embracing Soul...

Have you ever felt like you're clinging too tightly to the outcomes of your actions, only to end up disappointed or stressed? Join me as I guide you through the transformative practice of detachment, a journey inspired by Karen Casey's "Let Go Now" teachings. When we use the tools and principles of spirituality and Soul Recovery, we can show up as our whole and authentic self i...

Have you ever found yourself intertwined in the chaos of other people's lives, trying to fix them, only to realize you've neglected your own growth?   Inspired by Karen Casey's transformative work, "Let Go Now: Embrace Detachment as a Path to Freedom" and her mediation on how detachment is not making others a 'project',  this episode dives into the delicate balan...

I have been feeling post-vacation let down and an emotional whirlwind increased by the effects of menopause in the last month. Join me as I unveil the intimate details of my own path to self-acceptance, revealing how spirituality includes feeling the full depth of our emotions as part of the path to healing.  In this heartfelt conversation, I shine a light on the transformative power of vulnerabil...

In this episode I speak to the intricate and emotional world of parenting adult children, especially those navigating their own battles with mental health and addiction. It's a tender topic, one that resonates deeply with my personal journey - as a mother watching her sons face life's harsh trials and the necessity of letting go for the benefit of everyone involved.  In our time together...

Have you ever found yourself inexplicably drawn to the chaotic whirlwind of a reality TV show, only to realize it's clouding your quest for serenity? I am no stranger to this paradox, and in today's episode, I'm sharing my own dance with drama and how it veered me off the path to inner peace. We're peeling back the layers of why our souls might crave the excitement of conflict,...

Inspired by the 3 A's in Al-Anon: Awareness, Acceptance and Action , I am sharing these empowering tools through the lens of Soul Recovery.  Bridging the realms of spiritual wisdom and real-world challenges, this conversation serves as a comforting embrace for those wrestling with codependency, shadows of addiction, or anyone seeking a guiding light toward wholeness. Explore the profound syne...

Being on my Soul Recovery journey to shed the layers of codependency and people-pleasing has been a gradual and consistent process. The profound transformation from this inner work has brought incredible rewards to my life. Recently, my husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with a three-week trip to Indonesia. I can genuinely affirm that my spiritual journey towards a happier and h...