In this episode of Sisters in Sobriety, hosts Kathleen and Sonia sit down with Dr. Erica Matluck, a holistic doctor, mother, and the creator of Seven Senses, a holistic framework for healing and transformation. Trained as a naturopathic doctor, family nurse practitioner, Reiki Master, and multidisciplinary yoga instructor, Dr. Matluck brings over two decades of experience in both conventional and alternative medicine to her work. She integrates Eastern philosophy and ancient wisdom into her approach to wellbeing, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health. Her work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Vogue, and Women’s Health.

This episode dives into the mind-body connection, exploring how chakras can be a framework for healing. Dr. Matluck shares her personal journey from conventional medicine to holistic healing and explains why compartmentalization in healthcare limits our ability to thrive. How does alcohol fit into the equation? The discussion covers emotional bypassing, the root cause of disease, and how to decompartmentalize health for a more integrative approach.

Listeners will learn about the chakras as bridges between the physical and metaphysical realms, the role of emotional bypassing in addiction and numbing behaviors, how to recognize energetic imbalances in the body and start self-healing practices, why conventional medicine focuses on survival but true healing goes beyond functionality, and how to reconnect with yourself after quitting alcohol.

Dr. Matluck opens up about how losing her mother to cancer at a young age sparked her curiosity about alternative healing. She shares how witnessing both conventional and holistic treatments shaped her philosophy of care. From her early introduction to Reiki to working in mainstream medical institutions, she reveals how her approach evolved—ultimately leading her back to the wisdom she first discovered decades ago.

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Highlights:

[00:00:00] Welcome to Sisters in Sobriety – introducing Dr. Erica Matluck

[00:01:08] Erica’s background in naturopathy, nursing, Reiki, and yoga

[00:01:39] Why she transitioned from conventional medicine to holistic healing

[00:02:13] How losing her mother to cancer shaped her approach to healing

[00:04:37] Discovering Reiki and energy work as a teenager

[00:06:14] What are chakras? Erica’s unique perspective on this ancient framework

[00:08:15] The chakras as bridges between the conscious and unconscious mind

[00:10:41] Why compartmentalized healthcare leaves us feeling disconnected

[00:14:50] How to identify energetic imbalances and blocked chakras

[00:18:09] The power of breathwork in balancing your energy

[00:20:00] Why modern medicine separates survival from true wellbeing

[00:26:39] Alcohol and emotional bypassing: how numbing prevents true healing

[00:28:49] The importance of intention in alcohol consumption

[00:30:15] What happens when we remove numbing agents? Preparing for discomfort

[00:32:16] Meditation and movement: tools for processing emotions without alcohol

[00:34:34] Post-alcohol healing: daily strategies to reconnect with yourself

[00:36:07] Common misconceptions about holistic medicine and integrative health

[00:40:00] How defining “holistic” for yourself helps you find the right practitioner

[00:41:15] Upcoming projects: Erica’s Substack, retreats, and courses on root cause healing

[00:42:07] Closing thoughts and where to find Erica online

Links & Resources:

How to Connect with Erica:

Dr. Erica Matluck’s Substack - https://drericamatluck.substack.com/

Seven Senses Retreat: Gnosis Mallorca - https://www.experiencesevensenses.com/gnosis-mallorca

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