Are you looking for some guidance to get into Recovery? Addictions fueled by traumas are no joke, and we're here to help those new to Recovery find their way.
Hosted by Keegan Read, Guidance in Recovery is a deep-dive recovery podcast featuring raw personal stories and expert insights from the fields of mental health and personal development.
We explore the past without staying there, giving you the tools to overcome substance abuse, defeat alcohol problems, and foster personal growth.
If you're looking to get into Recovery, this is the podcast for you.
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The Secret Depression of Extroverts with G-Rex (Part 1)
Think extroverts can't get depressed? Think again... In Part 1 of this powerful episode of Guidance in Recovery, Gretchen Schoser tears down the myths surrounding mental health, isolation, and extroversion.
Gretchen shares her raw, personal journey of wearing a "happy mask" to hide her inner pain, proving that the loudest people in the room are often fighting the hardest battles. If you or someone you love is struggling silently behind a smile, this conversation will give you the emotional intelligence tools you need to heal.
We dive deep into how to properly check in on your friends, why therapy is a game-changer for recovery, and how to practice radical self-care without the guilt. Remember: kindness costs you nothing, and it is never too late to reinvent your soul.
Takeaways
Extroverts can experience depression just like anyone else.
People often wear a mask to hide their true feelings.
Checking in on friends can make a significant difference.
Therapy can be a vital tool for recovery.
It's important to ask the right questions when checking in.
Self-care is essential for helping others effectively.
Boundaries are crucial for emotional well-being.
Kindness and empathy can help combat feelings of isolation.
It's never too late to seek help or reinvent oneself.
Normalizing conversations about mental health is vital.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Myths
01:08 Understanding Extroverted Depression
05:01 The Importance of Checking In
10:04 Navigating Life Changes and Mental Health
14:51 The Role of Therapy and Support
19:02 The Power of Kindness and Connection
Check out her websites here: https://goesoninourheads.net/about (https://goesoninourheads.net/about) & https://schosersolutions.com/ (https://schosersolutions.com/)
📣Check out the website for a list of all guests! -- https://retrievingsanity.com (https://retrievingsanity.com)
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#MentalHealthPodcast #Recovery #GuidanceInRecovery #GiR #Depression #ExtrovertDepression #Therapy #SuicidePrevention #SelfCare #EmotionalIntelligence #TraumaRecovery #SmilingDepression
26 May 2026
Recovery from the Lies We Tell Ourselves to Survive Trauma with Naomi Morad (Part 2)
Trauma recovery requires us to look inward and understand how our minds and bodies protect us from pain through dissociation. In this episode, psychosomatic practitioner Naomi Morad explains how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our brains, process deep-seated emotions, what healing in layers is like.
Takeaways
Nobody can fill that void, only you yourself.
Dissociation is a protective mechanism that helps cope with pain.
Healing occurs in layers, like peeling an onion.
Slow is fast; rushing through healing leads to overwhelm.
Awareness of emotions is crucial for healing.
The body holds secrets to recovery and emotional regulation.
It's okay to want to change and heal.
Hurt people hurt people; healed people heal others.
We do the best we can at each point in time.
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to make new connections during healing.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Self-Filling the Void
03:00 Understanding Dissociation and Coping Mechanisms
06:13 Healing Through Layers: The Onion Analogy
09:13 The Process of Change and Growth
12:06 Neuroplasticity and the Healing Journey
15:00 Awareness and Emotional Regulation
17:49 The Role of Anger in Healing
21:03 Finding Help and Support in Recovery
Check out her website here: https://www.naomimorad.com/ (https://www.naomimorad.com/)
📣Check out the website for a list of all guests! -- https://retrievingsanity.com (https://retrievingsanity.com)
🔔Subscribe for more content ~2x/week
💸Support the Recovery Mentorship here: https://buymeacoffee.com/keeganread (https://buymeacoffee.com/keeganread)
#MentalHealthPodcast #Recovery #GuidanceInRecovery #GiR #Healing #TraumaHealing #Dissociation #EmotionalRegulation #Neuroplasticity #Coping #PersonalGrowth
22 May 2026
Recovery From The Lies We Tell Ourselves to Survive Trauma with Naomi Morad (Part 1)
Are you tired of carrying the weight of past trauma? We speak with trauma-informed psychosomatic practitioner Naomi Morad to uncover how repressed trauma manifests physically and emotionally in our bodies.
Discover the truth behind the coping mechanisms that might actually be keeping you stuck, and learn how cutting-edge mental health techniques like Brain Spotting and Inner Child work can help you achieve true self-love and emotional integration. Remember, healing is 100% possible, but nobody can do the work for you except you.
Takeaways
Healing is 100% possible, regardless of the past.
Trauma can manifest in both emotional and physical ways.
Awareness is key to understanding our emotional responses.
Core beliefs often stem from childhood experiences.
Coping mechanisms can become lies we tell ourselves.
Brain spotting helps in processing emotional pain.
Trusting the healing process is essential.
Inner child work is crucial for integration.
We must learn to be our own savior.
Healing is a journey that takes time and effort.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Trauma and Healing
03:04 The Connection Between Emotions and Physical Responses
06:09 Coping Mechanisms and Awareness
09:06 The Roots of Core Beliefs
11:58 Unraveling Lies and Finding Truth
15:13 Brain Spotting: A Path to Healing
18:09 Trusting the Process of Healing
21:00 Inner Child Work and Integration
Check out her website here: https://www.naomimorad.com/ (https://www.naomimorad.com/)
📣Check out the website for a list of all guests! -- https://retrievingsanity.com (https://retrievingsanity.com)
🔔Subscribe for more content ~2x/week
💸Support the Recovery Mentorship here: https://buymeacoffee.com/keeganread (https://buymeacoffee.com/keeganread)
#TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #InnerChildWork #BrainSpotting #GuidanceInRecovery #TraumaRecovery #SelfLove #EmotionalAwareness #CopingMechanisms
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