RESOURCES for RECOVERY
Empower yourself with some information and additional support. There are so many ways to change and heal. Here are some of Jennifer’s favourites:
THE ELDER FLOWER PODCAST
Enjoy some practices to support your recovery.
Are you curious to explore a holistic approach to recovery from addiction, disordered eating, codependency, burnout, anxiety, "the hustle" or whatever it is you are recovering from?
Trading the shame and stigma of addiction for curiosity, enthusiasm and levity, host Jennifer Lebedoff wholeheartedly creates a beautiful life she doesn’t have to escape. This podcast shares a series of practices for you to try at home, including yoga, breathwork and meditation. We’ll share stories and discuss ideas for some traditional and new ways to approach recovery. You don't have to call yourself an alcoholic or addict to be here, and you don’t have to renounce a thing. You choose what your recovery looks like. Dip your toe in, and see for yourself!
Supporting Recovery
PRACTITIONERS
Jordann Kian
East + West Integrative Wellness
Jordann weaves Eastern and Western practices, she’s a therapist who combines talk therapy with somatic work, trauma-informed yoga and Ayurvedic healing.
She is gentle and loving and can support your mind and body through your recovery in person (in Nelson BC) as well as virtually. Look for Jordann in upcoming workshops at the Elder Flower.
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Taryn Strong
The Enriched Life
Taryn is the co-founder of She Recovers®, a recovery coach, and a certified aromatherapist. Founding She Recovers® Yoga, Taryn was the teacher I trained with for that certification. She was one of the first people to show me how enchanting a life in recovery can be. Let her enrich yours with aromatherapy and botanicals, or register for one of her retreats.
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Hayley Matches
Certified Professional Recovery Coach
Hayley collaborates with clients to provide support and empowerment in areas such as sobriety and sober-curiosity, mental health, and living a joyful life.
Drawing on her own experiences, she advocates for self-determination, gratitude and utilizes a strengths-based approach.
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INSTAGRAM
Julie Kirschke
She Recovers® Coach
Yes, THIS is the Julie mentioned on the very first Elder Flower Podcast episode, and she is a brilliant She Recovers® Certified Coach.
Julie works with clients virtually from her home in Vancouver, BC. You can also catch her as a She Recovers® Online Meeting Facilitator!
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAMPODCASTS
Podcasts worth listening to
Recovery with Buddhist Therapist, Josh Korda
His podcasts start with a talk and end with a meditation. Josh’s podcast episode were an integral part of my early recovery success. You can practice with him live in New York City, or find your cushion and your earbuds and enjoy!
What does alcohol do to your brain and body?
Stanford Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman explains what alcohol does to our brain and body physiologically. See if understanding the medical harm caused by drinking might help you question your relationship to alcohol.
It can be helpful to hear recovery stories.
There are so, so many on the Bubble Hour, hosted by my friend Jean McCarthy.
This is one of the original recovery podcasts, and I listened to many episodes in my early recovery days.
The Rich Roll Podcast talks about recovery.
He is in recovery from substance use and shares his experience in most every episode. This is one of my go-to podcasts. Here is his masterclass on recovery:
Books to dive into during your recovery
Order these from your local book purveyor. I’ve linked you here to mine, Otter Books in Nelson, BC.
BOOKS
She Recovers Every Day: Meditations For Women
Dawn Nickel
Quit Like A Woman
Holly Whittaker
RECOVERY 2.0
Tommy Rosen
This Naked Mind
Annie Grace
Push Off From Here
Laura McKowen
Dopamine Nation
Dr. Anna Lembke
RECOVERY PROGRAMS + COMMUNITIES
Finding Community
Using the teachings of yoga to heal is one way. There are many other recovery programs and communities. Try one or more of them to find the right place for you. Don’t stop. There is a more beautiful life available to you if this isn’t the right fit, Including 12 Step, Smart Recovery, and these that were helpful to Jen:
