Episode 004: Overcoming a Toxic Relationship with Alisa Gracheva

What does it take to heal after an abusive and toxic relationship? In this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything, licensed psychotherapist Alisa Gracheva shares her raw story of resilience—from moving countries alone at 18, surviving abuse, facing health struggles, and finding the discipline and tools that helped her reclaim her life. This conversation is filled with hope, practical wisdom, and the reminder that you are worthy of so much more.

About Alisa Gracheva

Working with trauma is Alisa’s deepest passion. She is dedicated to using both traditional and alternative modalities to help people heal from life’s most painful experiences. Drawing on EMDR, CBT, Logotherapy, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and spiritual guidance, she helps clients address trauma at its root. Alisa also brings years of experience in sacred plant medicine, sound healing, light therapy, and energy work, blending modern science with spirituality to guide people through grief, loss, life transitions, and personal growth. Her work emphasizes reconnecting with the Higher Self to achieve true fulfillment and peace.

Key Takeaways

1. Trauma can feel invisible—but it always leaves traces in the body. Healing requires both awareness and active work, often through new disciplines, habits, and tools.
2. Discipline and consistency are non-negotiable in recovery. Daily rituals, mindset shifts, and boundaries create the foundation for transformation.
3. You are not alone—and you are not meant to stay in pain. With the right support system, resources, and self-love practices, it is possible to leave toxic cycles and build a life rooted in worthiness and peace.

Books Alisa Recommends:

I Can Do It by Louise Hay https://a.co/d/6k398tT

Change Your Thoughts- Change Your Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer https://a.co/d/gVIF93L

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza https://a.co/d/ergtMFo

Follow Alisa:

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alisa-gracheva-coral-springs-fl/1109186/

Caring Therapists https://caringtherapistsofbroward.com/staff/alisa-gracheva/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisa-gracheva-61081670/

Overcoming Anything is Hosted by Anne Vryonides