Episode 61

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Published on:

7th Feb 2024

Becoming Sober

What if the path to healing starts with facing your darkest moments? In this episode of Harvest Series, Stephanie Canavasio reveals her incredible journey from a glamorous New York model to a Parisian TV presenter, navigating battles with addiction and disconnection. Join host Rose Claverie as Stephanie shares how 'Presence Embodied,' a blend of compassionate inquiry and meditation, guided her from the brink to a place of profound transformation. Uncover how encounters with mentors like Gabor Maté and teachings of Buddha reshaped her life.

[2:27]: Start of the interview. Stephanie reflects on her past participation in a French television show and reveals that, at that time, she was struggling with feelings of being lost, using alcohol and drugs.

[4:45]: Did modeling impact Stephanie's mental health?

[5:46]: Stephanie experimented with psychedelics for years, but the practice lacked integration after deep journeys. She emphasizes the human condition of suffering in the escape from more suffering.

[10:55]: Stephanie's upbringing included an alcoholic father and a rageful mother. Struggling with eating disorders as a teenager, she turned to alcohol and ecstasy later. Until Dr. Gabor Maté entered her life, having just written "When The Body Says No."

[16:11]: Can trauma transform us into victims?

[19:00]: How has Stephanie's approach to love relationships evolved, particularly in letting go of control?

[21:53]: Having worked extensively on herself, Stephanie shares her passion now for teaching, particularly in group sessions.

[25:01]: Stephanie offers tips for individuals at the beginning of their healing journey, emphasizing the importance of facing challenges head-on, like looking the tiger in the eye.

[29:01]: Harvest of The Day: Stephanie shares what gives her hope.

Next week, we kick off a special edition of Harvest Series in London! Our first interview explores self-sabotage and self-censorship with Africa Brooke. Don't miss it!

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Credits:

  • Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
  • Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir, and team
  • Music by: Chambord
  • Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

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About the Podcast

Harvest Series
Interviews with passionate speakers to take better care of yourself, broaden your horizons and nurture the planet.
This podcast is here to help you ask yourself the right questions, boost your critical thinking, and broaden your horizons. Journalist Rose Claverie (@rose.claverie on Instagram) is interviewing for the Harvest Series summit inspiring speakers such as emotional trauma specialist Dr Gabor Maté, nutrition experts Dr. Mark Hyman or Dr. Andrew Weil, and Relationships expert Esther Perel. They share their stories and practical advice to help listeners better care for themselves, their relationships and the planet.
Episodes last around 30mn and are released every Wednesday. We hope you will enjoy the episodes and the diversity of the topics to increase your consciousness :)

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