The Gris Alves’ Podcast Tales of Recovery

This is a series of mindfulness practices that will talk about self regulation, self healing capacities, empowering your self from the lies of fear programming and cultivating compassion all at the same time.    Led by Gris Alves Also found on YouTube   Thank you for sharing!

Bienvenidos a otro episodio de "Recuperando la Vida," parte de la serie de podcasts Tales of Recovery en español. En este episodio, profundizamos en la fascinante comparación del cuerpo humano con un smartphone o una computadora, explorando cómo comprender esta analogía puede ayudar a explicar el funcionamiento de nuestro sistema nervioso y por qué a veces anula...

Welcome to Tales of Recovery! In this episode, we have André Harris, the Misfit Yogi Super Yoga Teacher, joining us for our first official video recording in the studio. André is celebrated for his unique approach to yoga, particularly Ashtanga and Rocket, and the incredible community he's built in San Diego. We dive into how André started Misfit Yogis, the journey of discovering Rocket Yoga, and...

In this episode of "Recuperando la Vida," we dive into the fascinating world of artist Gloria Muriel, joined by Julio Alves and Paula Alves. They discuss Gloria's transformative journey with master plants and how these experiences have evolved her artistic style. From overcoming creative blocks to blending human features with natural elements, Gloria shares her insights on the liberating power of...

In this episode of "Tales of Recovery," host Gris reflects on her transformative journey to India and the profound lessons learned about accepting the natural flow of life. She shares her experiences in Varanasi, witnessing the Indian approach to death and how it contrasts with Western resistance to the inevitable. Through personal anecdotes and cultural observations, Gris explores the importance...

Bienvenidos a "Recuperando la Vida", el podcast "Tales of Recovery" en español. Acompáñenme mientras relato mi transformador viaje de un mes en la India, donde viajé con Julio, mis primos y amigos abrazando la vibrante cultura, espiritualidad, y las profundas conexiones que se formaron en el camino. En este episodio, comparto los altos y bajos emocionales de nuestro via...

Únete a Julio y Gris en un episodio único del podcast grabado durante un viaje por carretera al norte de California. En esta conversación sincera, profundizan en sus experiencias personales con la religión, relatando su camino de entrada y salida de la iglesia, y el impacto profundo que tuvo en sus vidas. Criados en familias culturalmente católicas, discuten los...

In this episode of "Tales of Recovery," join Gris for another insightful Podcast in the Car session, where she delves into the upcoming one-day retreat in San Diego. Discover the transformative power of community healing through breathwork, meditation, and nature walks, guided by a dedicated team of practitioners. Gris passionately discusses the importance of reconnecting with our bodies and intui...

This podcast delves into the alarming trend of medicating children for behavioral issues and mental health concerns. Host Gris Alves shares her extensive experience working with children and adults over the past 30 years, including her time with the Federal Public Defender's Office. Gris examines the deeper roots of behavioral issues, such as unprocessed emotions, intergenerational trauma, and att...

A Short Meditation Practice for Calm and Kindness ~    led by Gris Alves 

**Abrazando la Vulnerabilidad: Desafiando Estereotipos y Fomentando la Salud Emocional en Hombres Hispanos**   En este revelador episodio de "Recuperando la Vida", profundizamos en el tema a menudo ignorado de por qué muchos hombres hispano-latinos evitan buscar terapia. Nuestros invitados especiales, incluyendo a Javier Ramírez de Terapia Peregrino, Carina Valladolid y Julio Alves, comparten sus...

Amigos del podcast, prepárense para esta conversación donde lloré,  me reí, fue mágico y terapéutico estar con esta hermosa y gran mujer mi amiga Carol Pérez. Después de grandes éxitos del “mundo” y los “deber ser”, de grandes experiencias y mucho trabajo personal, Carol deja el mundo corporativo para abrazar la sanacion interna y recuperar ese gozo del misticismo y vivir en el presente fluyendo c...

Welcome to another raw, unfiltered episode of "Podcasts in the Car". Join your host, Gris Alves, as she vulnerably shares her personal journey dealing with her father's demise. Listen to Gris as she retrospectively unravels her emotions, challenges, and survival mechanisms from the initial months of grieving, a narrative that is both poignant and enlightening. In this episode, Alves walks listener...

BETSY POLATIN is a movement specialist with four decades of experience in body-mind education and performance training. She has worked with many performing artists in theater, film, and music, including such luminaries as Rashida Jones, Ginnifer Goodwin, Andre Gregory, and John Denver.   As a highly respected senior Alexander Technique educator, she pioneered a four-year Alexander curriculum for t...

It is possible to posses the potential for higher consciousness and still turn your back on it, it is the easiest thing in the world to remain ignorant of yourself as a Cosmic Being.    Here's how you do it:  Think the same as everyone else.  Follow old habits and conditioning.  Accept society's collective beliefs. Conform in order to remain "safe". Cling to your story as your identity. Protect yo...

Phileena Nikole (formerly Phileena Heurtz)  is our guest on this episode of the Tales of Recovery Podcast.  I am forever grateful for Phileena, who is also an author, teacher, spiritual director, retreat guide and trauma informed yoga instructor. She has been INSTRUMENTAL in my unraveling from religious beliefs and with the utmost compassion I have ever encountered.  I met her many many years ago...

Por si te perdiste el LIVE in Instagram, aqui te lo comparto. 

Hoy nos acompaña Carina Luz Valladolid para platicar de la idea del "Proposito de Vida" que tanto nos venden, a comparación a la realidad que vamos descubriendo como seres en momentos de crisis, (crecimiento) y despertar.  Agarren su cafecito, te y las invitamos a esta conversación de risas y netas hoy en Recuperando la Vida. Gracias por escuchar y compartir.  Aqui les dejo el dicho que nos compar...

After an unexpected finding of an aggressive brain tumor, my 88 year old father was told he had a few months or less to live.  Here is the story of our experience together, a last family trip to Cabo to visit his best friend since high school, the intense and beautiful goodbyes, and the gratitude that being prepared for and so close to death can bring. www.fivewishes.org 

On this episode of the Tales of Recovery podcast, I sit down with Marcela and Carina Valladolid to have a conversation about the profound responsibility, power and magic of healing modalities such as psychedelics, breath-work, and meditation.  Join our conversation as we share not just some of our own mind-bending, heart opening experiences, but also the crucial aspect of aftercare and the transfo...

My friend and soul sister Michelle Meeks, a woman that has had an incredible impact on my life for the past 18 years, is my guest on the Tales of Recovery this week.  Michelle and I met a long time ago at Eastlake Church and I have been lucky to have her as a friend, guide and support all through out the arduous journey of religious deconstruction until finally heading out the door of the xitian r...

Aquí la historia de la muerte y el acompañamiento de mi papá, Don Luis Vilchis, en los últimos días de su vida.  Acompañado por sus hijos, nietos , familia y todos los amig@s que tanto lo querían.    Gracias por escuchar y por SU acompañamiento~   Gris

When you are in trauma school, and doing the work of all childhood experiences... you think all is good until: The shit hits the fan.  My dad and his diagnosis, the ice plunge dissociation and coming back to the body with compassion. Tales of Recovery, with Gris Alves    

A short mindfulness practice to start your day~

Podcasts en el carro, una serie de pláticas en lo que voy viajando para aprovechar el tiempo.