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

Ever 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 fro...

Are 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&...

Imagine watching your adult child grapple with life's challenges, knowing you can't swoop in to fix their problems. Sounds tough, right? Well, it is. My husband, Rich, and I have walked this path with our grown sons, and we're here to share our journey of learning when to step back, allowing our children to chart their own course. We look back at our own experiences with alcoholism...

Ever wondered how someone can turn their trials into triumphs? Meet Kristin Morrison, a life and business coach who has successfully navigated through the stormy seas of love addiction and codependency, to land on the shores of a fulfilling marriage.  Kristin's tale is more than just an inspirational story; it's a lesson in vulnerability, resilience, and the painstaking process of self-r...

Ever 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...

How do you envisage your life after a divorce? This illuminating conversation with certified divorce coach and mediator, Summer Star Howard, provides profound insights into navigating separations and divorces with grace and authenticity. Summer shares her personal journey through a high-conflict separation, offering wisdom on how to use Soul Recovery to lead your transformation, and the power of e...

Imagine a realm where you're the master of your emotions and thoughts, a place where you dictate the path your life takes, and the universe adores you just as you are. Dare to take this soulful journey into self-discovery with us as we delve into the wisdom of Abraham Hicks on well-being. In this tranquil episode, Rev Rachel will guide you through a rejuvenating meditation, letting the affirm...

In this episode we look at  the profound impact of addiction on families and the journey to reclaim one's own identity.  Reading from Al-Anon's "Hope for Today" as inspiration,  Rev Rachel explores the deep-seated shame and struggle to break free from the dysfunctional ties of family addiction. This episode offers the Soul Recovery perspective on healing and reminds us that we...

Albert Flynn DeSilver is an award-wining internationally published writer, speaker, and workshop leader known for merging the art of creative writing with the practice of mindfulness meditation, he is also in recovery.  In this episode Albert shares the practice of using writing as a Path to Awakening and how it has benefited his life and his recovery.  At the end of the episode Albert opens up ab...

Do you ever find yourself frustrated when it seems like you're doing all the work in a relationship or a situation? It's easy to get caught up in what others are not doing, but in doing so, we can lose sight of our own Soul Recovery and hinder our own healing and spiritual strength. In this episode Rev Rachel speaks to the importance of allowing others to have their own process while we...

Ever 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...

Rich 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...

A few months ago I was a guest on the podcast Breathe In, Breathe Out podcast with Krystal Jakosky. We had such a powerful conversation, and I wanted to share it with the Soul Recovery community.  Together, we discuss the importance of creating healthy relationships that allow both parties to be their authentic selves while emphasizing the significance of boundaries, self-worth, inner work and Sou...

What if you could let go of control and deepen your spiritual practice? In this transformative conversation, we explore a foundational concept of Soul Recovery and how blessing others from a place of love can guide us on this journey. Inspired by Mel Robbins' theory of "just let them," we discuss how to release our desire for control and embrace the healing power of blessings, drawi...

It's natural for us to seek external sources to assign blame when we find ourselves in a state of unhappiness. We often wonder who or what is responsible for the discomfort we feel. However, this tendency can create a divide between us and the people who are important to us, making it challenging to repair the relationships we cherish. In this episode, we will explore the profound benefits of...

Settle in for a special extended 30 minute mediation, it offers a lead in guided meditation from Rev Rachel and then space to go into deep meditation with the beautiful binaural piano music to allow the healing... then to be gently guided back to complete this time of inner connection to your Higher Power. For more information about Rev. Rachel Harrison and Recover Your Soul - visit the website ww...

"I am not what happened to me, I am who I choose to become." -Carl Jung I recently pulled an Oracle card from my 'Soul Truth Self Awareness' deck and it's title was - Who am I Ready to Forgive? This card offered the reminder that we need to forgive ourselves and others to let go of what happened to us, and become who we choose to be.  It asks 'Who do you want to becom...

We can think that we are being selfish when we choose our own healing and Soul Recovery as we watch those around us struggle. However, just like the training given to lifeguards-  there is a time when you have to choose to save yourself and not drown with the one you are trying to save who is resisting. You need to choose yourself to overcome codependency.  In Soul Recovery we are learning that to...

In this episode, I am reading from Al-Anon's Hope for Today (February 17) and contemplating its message from a Soul Recovery standpoint. The reading encompasses two of my beloved Slogans, namely "How Important is it?" and "This Too Shall Pass." These powerful slogans serve as rapid reminders for us to realign with our spiritual core and avoid becoming entangled in the whir...

On this episode of Recover Your Soul, we discuss the slippery slope of falling back into old behaviors, thought patterns, and beliefs when we come to a curve in our Soul Recovery. Rev Rachel reflects on the importance of self-compassion and loving kindness  on the Soul Recovery journey. We explore warning signs that often go unnoticed on this path and discuss the importance of giving ourselves gra...

We all have regret. This episode is about how we can process and let go of regret in Soul Recovery.  Letting go of regret is an important step in living a happy and healthy life. We all make mistakes and bad decisions, but it's important to learn from them and move forward. It's also important to trust that we are being guided by something greater than ourselves and to make choices that...

Over Christmas, I had the opportunity to sit down with my adult sons, Alex (26) and Bodhi (24), while they were visiting Colorado. Together, we recorded a heartfelt episode where we openly and vulnerably discussed our family's journey towards healing. They boys shared their current experience with drinking and smoking pot, and we  explored how we can support each other on our unique paths tow...

When we encounter challenges or difficulties, it's common to dwell on them and talk about them with others, often allowing them to consume our thoughts. However, in Soul Recovery, we're taught that relying on others to make us happy means giving up our own control and power. Our thoughts have great influence, attracting both positive and negative experiences. To shift our focus towards w...

By focusing on our intentions in Soul Recovery, we can release ourselves from the burden of unrealistic expectations we often place on ourselves and others, which can lead to disappointment and upset. Often, we may not even realize that our expectations and attachment to specific outcomes hinder our relationships and life experiences. By cultivating awareness and shifting our perspective on our ne...

Being a human being can be a challenging experience. From a young age, we are conditioned to believe that we are unable to handle difficult emotions and situations, and that we should seek ways to escape or avoid discomfort. We are also taught that we are lacking in some way or unlovable, which can lead to negative self-talk and self-destructive behavior. As a result of these early teachings, it&a...