My guest today is Rafaella, a bright and deeply self-aware woman six months into recovery. In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to rebuild your life from the inside out. Rafaella opens up about the emotional weight of grief, the traps of old patterns, and what it means to stay clean without going dry. This is not just about addiction. It is about growth, about showing up when everything feels overwhelming, and about learning how to be in relationship with yourself. We explore how therapy, community, and spiritual work come together — and how relapse is not always about using, but about disconnecting from the process. Rafaella shares her journey of breaking old cycles, finding service, and what she’s discovering about intimacy, control, and the courage it takes to change for real. If you are stuck, or love someone who is, this episode will remind you that healing is not clean or linear — but it is absolutely possible. What we talk about in this episode: • Staying connected when the feelings are overwhelming • Avoiding a “dry” recovery by staying engaged • Recognizing and breaking lifelong patterns • The emotional toll of grief and therapy • Why intimacy is more than relationships • How spiritual growth unlocks real freedom If you are ready to change or know someone who is, visit https://ericevansinterfere.com/ or reach out directly. You are not alone. Connect with Eric https://ericevansinterfere.com/ / ericevansinterfere / ericevansinterfere / ericevansinterfere Subscribe to the newsletter: https://ericevansinterfere.com/#email#recovery#addiction#interferepodcast#healingjourney#emotionalintelligence#innerwork#drydrunk#relapseprevention#griefwork#recoverycoaching#traumarecovery#selfawareness#spiritualgrowth