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Sun & Moon Sober Living PodcastAuthor: Mary Tilson
Have you ever wondered why you keep turning to alcohol, drugs or unwanted behaviors even after theyve caused you harm? Have you had a loved one gripped by addiction and questioned why they cant just quit? Well then, youre not alone. This podcast will help you understand what drives human behavior, and how to actually follow through on your intention to get sober and live a fulfilling life substance-free. In the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, you will hear intimate conversations with those who have overcome addiction and are thriving in sobriety, and gain insights from leading experts in the fields of holistic recovery, trauma healing, nutrition, mental health, yoga & meditation, neuroscience and psychology. Mary Tilson is a certified Addiction Recovery Coach (IAPRC), Yoga & Meditation Teacher and International Retreat Leader. Sun & Moon Sober Living is inspired by her own battle with addiction, which amounted to years of inner turmoil, shame and secrecy. Shes been sober since April 27, 2013, and considers it to be the best decision shes ever made. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#125: Beyond Misconceptions: Trauma Healing, The Nervous System & Embracing Challenge with Rachel Bilski
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
Rachel Bilski is a qualified Yoga Therapist, Senior Operations & Development Manager of the UK’s national PTSD charity, supervisor to yoga therapists in training and philosophy lecturer for The Minded Institute, one of the world’s leading yoga therapy training oragnizations. Rachel’s adventures with yoga have led her to host retreats in Europe & Asia, manage a a yoga studio in Vietnam and facilitate the retreat program at an internationally renowned integral yoga & meditation retreat center in Cambodia. She he shared her wisdom for years as a writer for Yogapedia, and taught over 1,000 hours of studio classes, workshops, retreats and yoga festivals before turning to yoga therapy.As a yoga therapist, Rachel specializes in working with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety and chronic pain, but is experienced in offering tools to work with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions. Topics addressed in this episode include:Rachel's healing journey with C-PTSDFundraising trek to Everest Base CampMisconceptions about trauma & the nervous systemWhat it really means to be "trauma-informed"Building capacity to be with discomfortLearning to be responsive rather than reactiveLinks to connect with Rachel & explore resources mentioned in this episode:Rachel's Website: https://www.downtoearthyogatherapy.com/Upcoming Events:https://themindedinstitute.com/product/yoga-therapy-for-c-ptsd-polyvagal-insight-embodied-practice/https://themindedinstitute.com/product/online-cpd-yoga-therapy-for-ptsd-c-ptsd/___SUN & MOON SOBER LIVING UPDATES:We just announced our 2026 Hiking Retreat for Sober & Sober Curious Women in Banff! Find out more here: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/banff/Access a free mindfulness meditation guided by Mary Tilson to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving ___Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.













