Religious Trauma, Addiction and Recovery with Joakim Appell
Release Date: 07/25/2024
I’m All I Wanted to Be. Now What? With Sat Dharam Kaur
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. This conversation opens with Sat Dharam sharing her realization that her original life goals have been achieved, and asking herself, “What’s next?” She goes on to look forward and explore the possibilities. A therapist’s state is known to influence the client's experience and expand the potential for healing. That’s why Compassionate Inquiry® brings empathetic presence into therapeutic contexts. But if current psychological and spiritual understandings were expanded to include environmental consciousness and creative expression,...
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What Happens in Women’s Circles with Tanya Lynn
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted and Produced by J’aime Rothbard In this lively conversation, Tanya reveals why women gather in Circles and the personal growth that can happen when they do. She shares her long Circling history and what recently motivated her to train in Somatic Experiencing and integrate it into her Circle Work. Tanya also demystifies: - Sisterhood - The Mother Wound, Sister Wound and Witch Wounds - The Role of Circles - The Roles of Perimenopause and Menopause - The Wild Woman - The Council of Queens - The Grandmother Clan Join us to learn what happens in Woman’s Circles. You might...
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Longing to Belong with Cristina Bâra
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted and Produced by J’aime Rothbard The gentle conversation flows from Cristina’s personal journey to her professional role within the Compassionate Inquiry® organization to the approach’s impact on individual and group development. She highlights how Compassionate Inquiry® groups foster a sense of community and mutual support by inviting individuals to explore their emotions and experiences in the safe facilitated spaces that are essential for meaningful personal exploration. Cristina also explains: - Why the self-discovery and healing path often require us to experience our...
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Bonus Song: U.K. Blessed with Jacob Kishere AKA Culture Pilgrim
The Gifts of Trauma
In our most recent episode, host Kevin Young sat down with the multi-faceted and multi-talented Jacob Kishere in . If you missed it, you can find the conversation . If you've already listened, you'll be pleased to hear that we didn't let Jacob get away without offering a taste of this artform he fully produces and performs independently under his stage name, Culture Pilgrim. U.K. Blessed is a hiphop testament of Jacob's enduring pursuit of mining hope from within when the exterior world is perceivably void of it -- and coming up with glistening things born of weathering the pressures of such...
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Evoking the Resonant Man with Jacob Kishere
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. This deep, esoteric and practical conversation addresses the lack of positive role models and meaningful traditions for men, today. Jacob introduces the "Resonant Man," an archetype that aims to evolve masculinity into a sacred form that addresses current societal contexts and the importance of male identity. After recognizing the need for a communal space that fosters growth and understanding in relation to masculinity, Jacob encourages men to connect with supportive communities, engage in dialogues, explore their emotional...
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Enhancing Bodywork & EFT (Tapping) with Compassionate Inquiry with Pam Sommer
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. In this intimate, flowing conversation, Pam unravels the interconnections of emotions and physical sensations, particularly pain, in therapeutic settings including Massage Therapy, RMT, Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT (tapping), and Compassionate Inquiry® CI. She shares the therapeutic effects on her anxiety and physical pain she experienced while training in EFT and CI, highlighting that while both issues are still present, she now has the tools to manage them. Pam also touches on: - Generational trauma and how earlier...
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Awakening from Shutdown, Numbness & Not-Enoughness with Irina Sadakova
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard In this revealing conversation, Irina shares her experience as a child growing up in Soviet Russia, the impact of generational trauma and her journey of personal transformation. She weaves in repeating ancestral themes, highlights the abandonment trauma that impacted three consecutive generations in her maternal line, and explains how grief can fuel growth and healing. In this interview Irina also emphasizes the significance of: - Compassionate Inquiry in the expansion of her understanding of trauma - Personal experiences in...
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Multicultural & Ancestral Healing Perspectives with Soraya Romao-Inglis
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. This gentle conversation explores Soraya’s multifaceted approach to therapy which acknowledges personal, cultural, and systemic factors. She shares her personal trauma experiences as a BIPOC female immigrant in Canada, her ancestors' influence in her life and work, and the multicultural compassionate lens she uses to support her clients’ healing. Soraya also explains: Trauma’s roots and manifestations in human behavior - Emotional eating as a coping mechanism for unaddressed trauma. - How nervous system...
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The Art of Integrating CI in Relational Trauma Therapy with Rita Bozi
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J’aime Rothbard This nuanced conversation begins with a deep dive into healing relational trauma. Rita explains developmental trauma, relational trauma and how both are rooted in ancestral and intergenerational trauma. After deftly highlighting how trauma experienced during critical developmental periods can lead to gaps in our self-awareness, emotional and relational functioning, she goes on to explore: - Forgiveness as a natural outcome of personal healing rather than a prerequisite for it. - Embodiment’s role in fully experiencing and...
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Transforming Corporate Organizations into Soulful Workplaces with Amy Elizabeth Fox
The Gifts of Trauma
Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J’aime Rothbard. This episode explores the role of trauma awareness in leadership and organizational development. By integrating psycho-spiritual insights, Amy’s work supports leaders in fostering healthier, more sustainable, workplaces which can lead to individual and company-wide healing and transformation. Her initiatives invite leaders to explore their early traumas and free themselves from the old survival strategies and untreated traumas that affect their daily decision-making and organizational dynamics. In this deep, rich conversation,...
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Produced by J’aime Rothbard.
Growing up in a highly controlled Jehovah's Witness religious environment, ever-present fear and judgment shaped Joakim’s early life. At home, his father was an intravenous drug user, his stepfather and Grandfather were alcoholics, and his mother was involved in a cult. These childhood experiences fostered a deep sense of fear and a lack of belonging that led Joakim to struggle with low self-esteem and a loss of identity.
His journey through addiction and recovery played a crucial role in shaping his current therapeutic approach. He realized that understanding himself and his early environment allowed him to understand the actions of his mother, father, stepfather, and grandfather. This understanding led him to a state of forgiveness, where he no longer felt the need to forgive because he could see their actions through a compassionate lens.
Joakim’s personal experiences with addiction and the lack of compassion he encountered in his religious community inspired him to create safe, non-judgmental spaces for others. He emphasizes the importance of treating addicted individuals as human beings and giving them control over their recovery process. His approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and the belief that forgiveness is an internal state achieved through understanding.
His work isn't just about addiction recovery; it's about rediscovering your true self, recognizing your innate worth, and unleashing your boundless potential. Joakim’s words will inspire you to get curious, look below surface behaviors and connect with the humanity in all you meet.
While his story illuminates the path to true empathy and human connection, the safe spaces Joakim creates invite honesty and healing to flourish. Let Joakim’s perspectives on addiction, recovery, and the importance of non-judgmental support, transform your relationships and revolutionize your approach to self-care.
Through his guidance, you'll learn how he:
• Embraces the power of forgiveness as a state of being
• Broke free from the chains of fear and judgment • Creates safe spaces for healing and growth
• Cultivated deep self-awareness and compassion • Empowers others on the path to recovery
• Finds strength in vulnerability and authenticity
Are you ready to embrace a life of greater compassion, understanding, and true freedom? Join us to experience Joakim’s world, where judgment fades away and true understanding blossoms. His words will move you to access the state of forgiveness in yourself and open to a world of compassion and connection.
About Joakim Appell:
Joakim is a Trauma Therapist and Compassionate Inquiry® practitioner whose unique background has profoundly shaped his journey and professional focus.
Growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness and facing a childhood with an alcoholic stepfather and a drug addicted father, Joakim has confronted significant challenges that have contributed to his deep understanding of trauma and healing. He has battled and recovered from drug and alcohol dependency, experienced the profound loss of his son, and navigated suicidal ideation.
Joakim believes that the body, brain, and mind aligned together hold the answer and the capacity to heal from trauma. As Gabor Maté states, "Trauma created in a relationship can be healed in another relational space when safety, curiosity, and compassion are present." Joakim aims to co-create a safe space with you and guide you to connect with your body in the present moment, fostering a body-mind integration experience.
His personal journey of recovery has equipped him with a unique capacity to be present, calm, perceptive, observant, curious, and authentic while meeting clients in their experiences. Joakim cherishes this work, as it has been crucial in his own reconnection to himself. He continues to deepen his skills and professional development by studying the works of Bessel van der Kolk, Stephen Porges, Dan Siegel, and Peter Levine.
Currently, Joakim works in both substance and behavioral addiction projects using Compassionate Inquiry®, and with his partner, Georgina, maintains a private practice both on Zoom and in-person in Stockholm, in Swedish, English, Spanish, Brazilian and Portuguese.
Resources:
Professional Websites:
https://co-compassion.com/
https://compassionateinquiry.com/directory/joakim-le-bolloch-appell/
https://co-compassion.com/Joakim is also involved in these detox & harm reduction projects:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/compassion.therapy
Book:
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction