Pathways to Healing: Trauma, Addiction, and Recovery Strategies

<p>Laura Schneider, a therapist who is openly in recovery herself, talks with Kira about the cycle between trauma and substance use disorder. When trauma goes untreated, substances often become a way to numb the symptoms, and that pressure keeps building until something gives.</p><p>Laura shares how she approaches treatment when both are present, why boredom is one of the biggest relapse triggers, and how new goals and routines can rebuild confidence. With the holidays coming up, she also offers tips for anyone in recovery, or anyone supporting a family member who is struggling.</p><p>Find this episode, along with show notes and FAQs, on the <a href="https://healyourrootspodcast.com/episodes/pathways-to-healing-trauma-addiction-recovery-strategies">Heal Your Roots Podcast website</a>.</p>

Laura Schneider, a therapist who is openly in recovery herself, talks with Kira about the cycle between trauma and substance use disorder. When trauma goes untreated, substances often become a way to numb the symptoms, and that pressure keeps building until something gives.

Laura shares how she approaches treatment when both are present, why boredom is one of the biggest relapse triggers, and how new goals and routines can rebuild confidence. With the holidays coming up, she also offers tips for anyone in recovery, or anyone supporting a family member who is struggling.

Find this episode, along with show notes and FAQs, on the Heal Your Roots Podcast website.