Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 118. Rewiring The Subconscious and Healing Your Trauma, with Katharine McLean
Ep 118. Rewiring The Subconscious and Healing Your Trauma, with Katharine McLean
Ep 118. Rewiring The Subconscious and Healing Your Trauma, with Katharine McLean
Sunday 13th April 2025
Holistic counsellor Katharine McLean shares her journey of addiction, recovery, and inner transformation with Ash Butterss on Behind The Smile.
71 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Healing
Authentic
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Rewiring the subconscious can lead to profound inner transformation.
- Healing childhood trauma is crucial for overcoming destructive behaviours.
- Embracing discomfort is essential for true healing.
- Ecstatic dance can be a powerful tool for emotional release.
- Supportive communities are vital in the recovery journey.
"If you want to be free, you have to lean into the illusion of fear and smash it right out of the water."
Ash Butterss brings you another heartwarming episode of Behind The Smile, featuring Katharine McLean, a holistic counsellor and trauma-informed mentor. Katharine opens up about her 23-year journey through addiction, recovery, and ultimately finding peace. She candidly discusses her battle with high-functioning alcohol use and hidden drug addiction while leading mental health teams. Katharine shares how childhood trauma and disconnection from self can fuel destructive behaviours.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, she explains how rewiring the subconscious and healing trauma can lead to a life of freedom and authenticity. Katharine's story is a testament to the power of inner transformation and the importance of facing discomfort to achieve true healing. This episode is not just about overcoming addiction but also about embracing vulnerability, practising emotional regulation, and finding joy in new experiences like ecstatic dance.
Katharine's passion for helping others is evident as she talks about her work with The Light Becomes Her, guiding others to heal their childhood wounds and step into their most authentic selves. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on recovery and self-discovery, this episode is a must-listen.