When Survival Becomes Awakening: Trauma, Recovery, and the Return to Self

When Survival Becomes Awakening: Trauma, Recovery, and the Return to Self

In this deeply moving conversation, therapist and host Malisa Hepner sits down with Justin LaPree, a Marine veteran, former Austin firefighter, entrepreneur, and suicide survivor who turned his darkest moment into a movement of healing, to explore the long arc of trauma, recovery, and the courageous journey back to self-love. Justin shares his story of childhood trauma, military service, and the inner battles that led to a suicide attempt — and how entheogenic medicines and spiritual practices opened a new path toward healing. Together, they discuss the role of community, intention, and storytelling in recovery, and how shared experiences can transform pain into connection, meaning, and compassion.

Choose one intentional practice this week that helps you meet yourself with honesty instead of judgment. Whether it's journaling, meditation, breathwork, or therapy, create a small, sacred space where you can listen to what your pain is trying to teach you — and take one compassionate step toward yourself.

Justin's links: Website, Insta, Facebook, Youtube

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