This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take your mental and emotional well-being to the next level with BetterHelp. Our listeners can now get 10% off their first month by using the link provided, HERE #ad In the episode Sinead speaks to  Elisa Hallerman, PhD about the different types of addictions and how trauma effects addiction. She wrote the book Soulbriety: A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with Your Soul Elisa explains how the brain works. She explains how it works in terms of biology, psychology, and addiction. How to help someone with addiction. Throughout the podcast she talks about her experience of addiction, loss and grief and how to make meaning out of the experiences in life. And as a listener, you're in for a special treat. Use the code SINEADSAYS10 at checkout for a 10% discount on Finding Yourself, my online meditation course. This exclusive offer is only available to our listeners, so don't miss out! Claim your spot and start your journey to self-discovery,  HERE Have burning questions about this weeks episode? Send them our way! Submit your questions for future episodes of The Sinead Says Podcast on Instagram @thesineadsayspodcast or via email to [email protected] and we'll make sure to cover them in our upcoming shows. Connect with Dr Elisa Hallerman: Instagram: @drelisahallerman Book Mentioned: Soulbriety: A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with Your Soul We hope you found this episode of The Sinead Says Podcast to be informative and engaging. If you enjoyed it, please show your support by liking, subscribing, and leaving a review. Your feedback is important to us and it helps us to continue to create valuable content for you. Drugs and Alcohol Helpline : Republic of Ireland Northern Ireland