From Symptoms to Soul: Reimagining Psychiatry with Dr. Elizabeth Samanda

This conversation centers on transformative, person-centered approaches to addiction, burnout, mental health and more. Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda shares how integrating conventional psychiatry with alternative modalities speeds clarity and healing for clients grappling with trauma, shame or substance use. She discusses practical barriers, such as insurance, short appointments, cultural mistrust and how virtual practice and supportive communities can increase access. Topics include socially acceptable addictions like workaholism, the body’s memory of trauma, and the urgency of supporting people immediately when they stop substances. The episode invites compassion, connection and curiosity as paths toward lasting recovery.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.ElizabethSsemanda

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiresoulinyou

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/stepping-into-soul-power/

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