In this raw and powerful conversation, Alyssa Stefanson joins Krysta to share her incredible story of transformation — from addiction, abuse, and deep ancestral pain to sobriety, somatic healing, and spiritual awakening.
Together, they explore the archetype of the wounded healer, the shadow of the self-help industry, and how ancestral trauma shapes our nervous systems and relationships. Alyssa opens up about what it truly takes to rebuild after devastation, the role of microdosing and sweat lodges in her recovery, and why slow, consistent healing is the medicine our culture is missing.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Alyssa’s origin story: addiction and the long road to sobriety
- Becoming a mother and finding motivation to change
- The rock bottom moment that sparked a profound spiritual awakening
- What most people get wrong about recovery and the 12-step model
- Why trauma work without somatic healing isn’t enough
- Microdosing as a tool for embodiment—not escape
- The sacred role of sweat lodge ceremony and ancestral reverence
- Unpacking the “wounded healer” archetype (and its shadow)
- The problem with hustle culture and the self-help industry
- Choosing slow, devotional healing over performative growth
- What to do when you feel too broken to begin
This episode is a potent reminder that you’re never too far gone — and that your pain can become your greatest offering.
Guest Info:
Connect with Alyssa on Instagram: @wildfemininerise
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