One struggled with mental health growing up. The other battled addiction. But Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan say that despite having different diagnoses, many of the struggles underneath were surprisingly similar.
After years of doing their own work, the two not only found recovery and stronger mental health, they also teamed up to open a treatment center together in Silicon Valley, Embodied Recovery, blending their personal experiences with professional expertise and insights drawn from ancient wisdom. Hear how their practices are designed to help people regulate their nervous systems, process trauma and reconnect with their inner wisdom.
Explore Greg and Michael’s nonprofit, Melos, here.
Visit the Embodied Recovery website here.
Learn more about the SunDo Practice here.
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MEET THE GUEST
Greg Vorst & Michael Nolan
Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan are co-founders of Embodied Recovery, a treatment center in Silicon Valley helping people transform addiction and mental health struggles into soul growth and empowered living. Their Empowered Living Teachings blend psychology, ancient wisdom and embodied practices. Drawing from therapy, 12-step recovery, and Sundo—Korean Taoist breathwork—they guide clients to reconnect with inner wisdom and healing.
