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Welcome to the Happy Soul podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Bridging science, psychology, and spirituality, awaken your understanding of the direct correlation between these various schools of thought and how they ultimately dictate why we do what we do! Enjoy the lively discussions between our modern day mystic and 2 psychotherapists as they explore these cutting edge theories in a way that is both appealing and practical for everyday use. It’s Freud meets the 21st century where we bust through the boundaries and limits of psychology and spiritualit ...
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Welcome to the Soul Recovery Community! Join Rev. Rachel Harrison on a spiritual path to a happy and healthy life with the "Recover Your Soul" podcast. In each episode, Rev. Rachel shares powerful tools from Soul Recovery, spirituality, positive psychology, 12-step programs, and New Thought Metaphysics. This podcast is designed for anyone looking to make positive changes, whether affected in some way by addiction or dysfunctional relationships, overcoming co-dependency or people-pleasing, or ...
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Michelle Dyer,here!👋🏽 Hello! and welcome to my page thank you for visiting I greatly appreciate it and you. I'm just reinforcing Faith, Love, Self-Love, God, Focus, Positivity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-dyer8/support
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel In this episode of the Recover Your Soul podcast, we’re talking about the changes in friendships that naturally happen as we grow spiritually. On the Soul Recovery path, as we become more aligned with our authentic selves, we may find that some relationships no longer resonate. Letting go of friendships that don’t su…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel In this episode of the Recover Your Soul podcast, we dive deep into the complexities of healing relationships—both financially and emotionally—on the path from addiction to authenticity. Whether you’ve been impacted by addiction yourself or by the dysfunction of others, the journey to recovery offers profound opportu…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel As a recovering codependent, people pleaser, or sensitive soul, it’s easy to be affected by the energy of others. In this episode, we dive into how negative and dark energies can impact our well-being and the spiritual practices that help protect us. I’ll share practical tools and insights that will empower you to re…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel In this episode I’m stepping outside of our usual conversations on codependency, people-pleasing, and addiction to address the heaviness many of us are feeling in the world today. Between natural disasters like hurricanes and fires, political tension, and the ongoing wars, it can feel overwhelming. How do we hold spa…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel In this episode, Rev. Rachel Harrison shares how Al-Anon played a crucial role in her spiritual journey and the development of the Soul Recovery process. Drawing on her own experiences, she reflects on the wisdom of detachment as taught in Al-Anon and how it has transformed her life and relationships. Through her dis…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel In this episode, we dive deep into the profound question: "Who do you need me to be to love me?" Inspired by a quote from Kortney Rivard on Tiny Buddha, I explore how we often shape-shift in relationships to gain love and acceptance, abandoning our own needs and truth in the process. Through the lens of Soul Recovery…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Have you ever wondered what it truly means to reclaim your personal power? This week, I share my deeply personal journey of overcoming alcoholism and codependency and how I stopped blaming my husband for my unhappiness to discover genuine healing. The focus is on the transformative power of turning inward and embraci…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Ever wondered if letting go of control could actually strengthen your relationships and bring inner peace? Join me on the Soul Recovery journey as I share how navigating my son's addiction led me to discover the transformative power of detachment. Inspired by Karen Casey's "Let Go Now: Embrace Detachment as a Path to…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel I’m excited to share this special episode with Marianne Williamson, a beloved teacher of A Course in Miracles, as we dive deep into the foundations of Soul Recovery. Together, we explore the profound transformation that comes from letting go of judgment, choosing love over fear, and embracing forgiveness as a path to…
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From Stuck to Thriving in Marriage: Rachel and Rich's Journey of Sobriety and Spiritual Growth
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel What happens when a marriage feels stuck? Maintaining intimacy and connection is no small feat, especially in a long term relationship that has been through difficulty and addiction. Discover how Rev Rachel Harrison and her husband, Rich, faced a pivotal moment in their relationship that led to profound personal grow…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of fate and how it intertwines with our spiritual journey in Soul Recovery. Together, we explore the delicate balance between surrendering to what we cannot control and finding the courage to take responsibility for our lives. Drawing from the wisdom of the Serenity Praye…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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-judgm…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 …
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'Let Go Now' Detachment is knowing happiness is how we live our life, not how others live thiers.
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 Rac…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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. A…
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Supporting your Adult Kids Recovery from Addiction: Bodhi Harrison's Story of Choosing Himself and Sobriety
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 Bodh…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 r…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 se…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 upbringin…
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Part 1: Empowerment Through Receiving Criticism: Transforming Wounds Into Strength with Soul Recovery
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 yo…
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'The Promises' of 12-Step - A New Freedom and a New Happiness Through the Lense of Soul Recovery
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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…
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Overcoming People-Pleasing, Learning to Say No, Protecting Your Energy and Embracing Soul Recovery
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 turnin…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 Detachmen…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 tran…
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'They Are as You Choose to See Them'- Changing Your Perception from Pain to Healing in Your Relationships
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 th…
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Stages of Spiritual Growth and Changing Your Relationship with the Trials of Life through Spiritual Growth
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 th…
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Adult Kids with Addiction: Rev Rachel and Alex talk about the Journey Through Addiction, Soul Recovery, and Finding Joy
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 us…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 th…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 S…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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'…
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Embracing Vulnerability: Navigating Life's Challenges and Allowing Feelings to be Your Guide
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 …
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From Fixing to Freedom: Healing Codependency and Empowering Adult Children with Addiction in Soul Recovery
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 o…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 l…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel 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 I…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel It's hard to believe that what started as a personal battle with alcohol has blossomed into six transformative years of sobriety and Soul Recovery where I could celebrate the anniversary on an Island in Indonesia also celebrating 30 years of marriage. It can feel hopeless when we are in the depth of our suffering- bu…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel While I am on vacation for February 2024, I wanted to share some of the powerful episodes from our book study last year for subscribers of the Bonus Recover Your Soul podcast, and have chosen some of the favorites. In this bonus episode we continue the book study of Paul Ferrini's "Crossing the Threshold from Fear to…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel While I am on vacation for February 2024, I wanted to share some of the powerful episodes from our book study last year for subscribers of the Bonus Recover Your Soul podcast, and have chosen some of the favorites. In this bonus episode we continue the book study of Paul Ferrini's "Crossing the Threshold from Fear to…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel While I am on vacation for February 2024, I wanted to share some of the powerful episodes from our book study last year for subscribers of the Bonus Recover Your Soul podcast, and have chosen some of the favorites. In this episode we explore the concept of compassion during the book study of Paul Faerrini's "Crossing…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel I've weathered the storm of living alongside those engulfed by the shadows of anxiety and depression with my own kids and friends as well experiencing it for myself at different times in my life. It can be very hard to stay on our healing journey and stay connected to our Higher Power when those we love, and often li…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel I recall a moment that shifted my understanding of the soul's complex tapestry. It was during a session of Gestalt therapy with my husband Rich that we discovered the emotional parts that danced between us—his internal 'judge' and my 'scared little girl.' I invite you to turn within, exploring these internal landscap…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Are you overwhelmed with the feelings of wanting to help and fix the people and even the world around you? It is painful to see others caught up in behaviors or emotions that are hurting them and so our first instinct is to jump into action and try to 'fix it'. In Soul Recovery, we are learning that the greatest way …
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel In the latest podcast episode, a member of our Facebook Soul Recovery community posted about the struggle with detachment and the challenge of relinquishing control over others' actions and energy. This topic hits close to home for many, including myself, as the constant battle against the urge to mold our surroundin…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Happy New Year to the Soul Recovery community! Get ready to kick off 2024 and the 5th Season. We're diving into the world of tarot readings, exploring how these powerful cards unveil inner strength, the journey toward wholeness, and navigating life's hurdles. Rev Rachel pulled 3 cards asking for guidance for the Soul…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Have you ever found yourself caught in the relentless quest for a picture-perfect Christmas, only to be left feeling exhausted and unfulfilled? Join me, Rev Rachel, on this poignant Christmas Day edition of Recover Your Soul, as we shed light on the true gifts that the holiday season brings. I share with you my perso…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Over 30 years, my husband Rich and I have weathered the storm of addiction, codependency, and the impact it has on a relationship. In this episode we open up about our personal journey and how it's shaped our family, emphasizing the power of individual healing, effective communication, and accepting each other's uniq…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Warning: Explicit Conversation around Sex and Porn Ever wonder if your relationship can survive a porn addiction? That's what we explore in this potent conversation with J.K Emezi, a recovered porn addict and expert in sexual compulsive disorder. We tackle the impact of porn addiction on relationships, the role of sh…
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Join me as I reunite with Aaron Huey, the director of the treatment center my son attended a decade ago. Aaron and I unravel the complexity of parenting in a time where mental health issues and addiction are a real challenge for so many. We highlight our experiences, reflecting on my son's journey and emphasizing the…
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MARTYRDOM (part 4): Al-Anon's 4 M's of Relationship - Mothering, Managing, Manipulating and Martyrdom: A Journey towards Soul Recovery
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Send one way text to Rev Rachel Are you constantly playing the martyr in your relationships? We've all been there, trapped in the cycle of self-sacrifice, resentment, and exhaustion. But guess what, there's a way out, and this episode is all about guiding you to that exit. We're going to dissect the entangling webs of codependency and victimhood th…
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