Elyse shares her journey from struggling with anxiety and depression to discovering holistic healing practices that transformed her life. She shares how she shares these impactful methods and modalities with the world. She discusses the importance of somatic therapy, the role of nature in healing, and the significance of mindset shifts. Elyse emphasizes the need for presence in life, the challenges of detoxing from medications, and the value of teaching others about holistic health. The conversation also touches on the nature of suffering, the impact of societal pressures, and the healing power of breathwork. Chapters 00:00 Journey from Struggle to Healing 03:25 The Role of Holistic Practices in Mental Health 06:19 Transformative Experiences and Somatic Therapy 09:27 Integrating Functional Neuroscience and Holistic Approaches 12:25 Detoxing from Medication: A Holistic Perspective 15:32 The Nature of Suffering and Emotional Resilience 18:39 Teaching and Mentoring in Holistic Health 21:31 Belief Systems and the Journey of Self-Discovery 24:31 The Importance of Authentic Connections 27:35 Navigating the Balance of Healing and Self-Indulgence 37:08 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 40:03 Finding Balance in Urban Life 43:18 The Power of Perspective and Mindset 46:57 Embracing Play and Creativity 52:02 Overcoming Fear of Failure 54:23 Exploring Psychedelics and Mental Health 01:00:35 Breathwork Techniques for Calmness 01:04:03 Living with Purpose and Presence 01:07:29 ryan exit no music - 10:24:25, 2.28 PM.mp3 https://elyseschunkewitzlcsw.com/ https://www.instagram.com/neurdy_therapist/ Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com Breathe4Flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. Keywords mental health, holistic healing, anxiety, depression, somatic therapy, breathwork, self-discovery, psychedelics, personal growth, wellness, soma, breath, breathing, holotropic, buteyko method, prana, pranayama, psychotherapy, therapy, trauma, PTSI, PTSD, Trauma culture, decentralized, circadian biology, quantum healing, Mitochondriac, nervous system regulation, firefighter, firefighting, First responders, self help, healing within, Psychedelic therapy, MKULTRA, Psychedelics