Society has long framed addiction as a character flaw—but at Trauma Rewired, we know that couldn’t be further from the truth. Addiction isn’t about who we are at our core; it’s about how we’ve learned to survive in chaotic, neglectful, or unsupported environments. As humans, we’re always seeking homeostasis. When we don’t have the tools—or the environment—to support that, we adapt in the ways we know how.
Just as trauma and addiction can rewire the brain, healing and regulation can too. In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer welcome a dear friend and special guest, Brooke Wolfe. Once an addiction recovery coach and now a somatic voice coach, Brooke helps women heal by reclaiming their voice. Together, they share their personal journeys with addiction and recovery, offering powerful reframes that challenge shame-based narratives.
They also explore the neurobiology of addiction—discussing the brain structures involved, the roles of the pain and pleasure systems, and how hormones like oxytocin shape our experience. Brooke reveals how working with the voice can unlock deeper emotional regulation and expand our capacity to feel. She also shares a few simple but transformative practices you won’t want to miss.
We may not be able to change what happened to us, but we can change how we relate to it. The outdated idea that addiction means something is wrong with you must be left behind. Addiction is a biological strategy for relief, not a moral failing—and when we view it through that lens, healing becomes possible.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is a must-listen. Share it with someone who needs it—and tune in for an inspiring, compassionate conversation.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Addiction as a biological strategy for relief and safety
- How trauma impacts and rewires the brain
- The reward circuitry of the brain and its role in addiction
- The influence of attachment styles and the hormone oxytocin
- How hypersensitivity can disconnect us from our bodies
- Reclaiming connection and community as part of the healing process
- The impact of high ACE scores and early childhood stressors
- Self-sabotage as a form of protection and self-preservation
- Somatic and practical healing practices for addiction
- Using the voice as a powerful tool for regulation and transformation
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