In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak speaks with Laurelle Meijer, a woman in long-term recovery who was once written off by the medical system and placed in palliative care. Laurelle shares her incredible journey from near-death to thriving, all by taking recovery into her own hands—starting with nutrition.

Laurelle opens up about her experience with trauma, PTSD, and the limitations of traditional treatment programs. She reveals how she discovered amino acid therapy and nutritional strategies through Christina’s Academy, which helped her heal her brain, access buried memories, release long-held anger, and finally find peace.

Laurelle Meijer is a Certified Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Recovery Coach, and the founder of Unapologetic Recovery — a platform dedicated to helping women in recovery reclaim their clarity, energy, and confidence. After overcoming her own battle with alcohol and reaching a point where sobriety alone wasn’t enough, Laurelle created the support she wished she’d had: one that goes beyond just quitting drinking.

She now blends lived experience with professional training in nutrition, amino acid therapy, and nervous system regulation to address the root causes of emotional cravings, burnout, and feeling stuck after sobriety. Through her coaching, app, and signature programs, she helps women rise, radiate, and live unapologetically — in recovery and beyond.

Website: www.unapologeticrecoveery.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unapologetic_recovery_wellness?igsh=MWlodHQ5YmRldW10Nw==

Discover More Unlock a world of resources at https://aminoacidtherapy.com/ where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you're looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training

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Support Our Mission Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at https://eatingproteinsaveslives.org/ Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.

Also, if you’re just starting out or want a solid foundation, check out Eat: A Guide to Radiant Recovery Using Food and Amino Acids to Repair the Addicted Brain and Reduce Cravings by Christina Veselak. It’s a clear, powerful intro to the core concepts. Grab your copy here: https://www.eatforrecovery.com/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

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