My Book Launch: A Personal Journey Turned Guidebook

Spring 2025 marks a milestone in my life—a moment of deep fulfillment and purpose as I officially launch my book, Roots of Recovery: Holistic Pathways to Nervous System Health, Trauma Healing, and Addiction Recovery. This book is more than words on a page; it is the culmination of my own healing journey, years of study, and a passionate commitment to helping others find balance, resilience, and transformation.

A Personal Journey Turned Guidebook

I know what it means to navigate the depths of nervous system dysregulation, to feel trapped in cycles of trauma, and to search for a way back to harmony. As the daughter of an alcoholic, a professional who has worked within complex mental health and education systems, and someone who has experienced a nervous breakdown firsthand, I have lived the realities I write about. I intimately understand the intersection of trauma, addiction, and nervous system health. I also know that healing is possible.

Through holistic modalities, energetic healing, and deep personal work, I found my way back to wholeness. Roots of Recovery is the guide I wish I had during my most difficult moments. It blends neuroscience, trauma-informed approaches, and holistic practices to offer readers a pathway to deep and lasting healing.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for those seeking a way forward—a way to heal, regulate, and thrive. It is especially for:

• Trauma survivors working to regulate their nervous system and reclaim their sense of safety.

• Individuals experiencing chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, or PTSD who are searching for holistic support.

• People recovering from addiction who want to address the nervous system and energetic imbalances that contribute to substance use.

• Mental health professionals, holistic practitioners, and healers who want to deepen their understanding of nervous system function and healing.

• Neurodivergent individuals (including those with high-functioning and high-masking autism) looking for sensory regulation and balance.

• Anyone on a personal or professional journey toward mind-body-spirit healing.

What You’ll Discover in Roots of Recovery

This book is structured to take readers through the layers of nervous system healing, from breakdown to breakthrough.

Part I: Foundations of the Nervous System and Energetic Bodies

• Understanding how the nervous system connects to the mental, physical, and spiritual bodies.

• Exploring polyvagal theory, the vagus nerve, and nervous system regulation.

Part II: The Nervous Breakdown – A Collision of Mind, Body, and Spirit

• Examining how chronic stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) impact overall health.

• Unpacking the effects of generational trauma on nervous system regulation.

Part III: Pathways to Healing

• Tools for nervous system regulation, including breathwork, somatic therapies, and grounding practices.

• Methods for healing the mental, physical, and spiritual bodies through mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and connection.

  
  

Part IV: Integration and Thriving

• Learning how to maintain nervous system balance and live a life of resilience.

• Real-life stories of transformation and post-traumatic growth.

  
  

Why This Book Matters

We live in a world that often overlooks the deep connection between trauma, nervous system health, and overall well-being. Roots of Recovery bridges this gap by offering an integrated, holistic perspective that honors the mind, body, and spirit. It is a book grounded in science yet infused with the wisdom of lived experience and intuitive healing.

I am immensely proud of this work and the message it carries. If you are ready to embark on your own healing journey—or if you are a practitioner looking to support others—this book is for you.

Join Me on This Journey

As I prepare to share Roots of Recovery with the world, I invite you to be part of this movement. Whether through reading, sharing, or engaging in discussions, your presence in this journey means everything.

The book officially launches in Spring 2025, and I cannot wait for you to hold it in your hands.

Stay connected for updates, pre-orders, and upcoming events by following me on social media and subscribing to my newsletter. Let’s walk this path to healing together.

With gratitude and love,

Lori Anne Spilman