Healing Without Reliving the Pain: My Conversation with Colette Streicher, Creator of MAP

Take a listen to my 2 part series with Colette Streicher on Sobrietynowwhat.com

What if the way you’ve been trying to heal is actually making things harder?

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve done the work. So why do I still feel stuck?”—you’re not alone. That question comes up all the time with the clients I work with. People in recovery. People who’ve gone to therapy for years. People who’ve tried every mindset trick, affirmation, and strategy out there… and still feel like they’re fighting invisible chains.

So I want to share something that shook me—in a good way.

A few weeks ago, I tried a 2-hour workshop called The MAP Experience, led by Colette Streicher, the founder of the MAP Coaching Institute. What happened in that workshop was so impactful that I immediately reached out and asked her to come on my podcast.

We recorded a powerful two-part series that I now believe every person in recovery should hear.

Who Is Colette Streicher—and Why Should You Listen?

Colette’s story starts in a home filled with addiction, trauma, and pain. She was only 9 years old when she decided: “I’m going to be happy—and help others heal, too.” That vow launched a lifelong search across therapy, yoga, energy work, and neuroscience… all of it aimed at one question:

“Is there a way to truly heal without having to relive the trauma?”

The answer turned out to be yes.

After decades of study, Colette developed MAP, which stands for Make Anything Possible—a method that gently rewires subconscious beliefs, clears emotional blocks, and helps people break free from the old programming that keeps them stuck.

And here’s the kicker: you don’t have to talk about your trauma at all.

🧠 What Makes MAP Different?

Unlike traditional therapy, MAP works by giving precise instructions to the brain while you stay in a relaxed, mindful state. It’s backed by neuroscience, yet feels like a guided meditation. It addresses the root of emotional pain, not just the symptoms. And it’s fast, gentle, and effective—especially for those in sobriety who want to stop the cycle of self-sabotage.

Here’s what MAP can help with:

Cravings and addiction triggers
Money blocks and fear of success
Grief, guilt, and shame
Chronic anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Childhood trauma that still runs your life

🙌 Why I’m Sharing This With You

Look, I don’t bring just anyone on the Sobriety Now What? podcast. But I’ve personally experienced Colette’s work. I’ve seen what MAP can do especially for people trying to stay sober, rebuild after trauma, or find hope again.

If you’re tired of trying harder… if you’re ready to try something different… this could be it.

💡 How to Get Started

Colette offers a MAP Experience Masterclass—a 2-hour live workshop where you’ll get to experience the power of MAP firsthand. It’s just $37 and includes a free bonus training.

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🧭 Explore Other MAP Programs

If you’re curious about going deeper, here are more options from the MAP Coaching Institute (use the same coupon code: STUART for 10% off):

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a year into sobriety or still thinking about making that first change, I want you to know this:

You are not broken. You do not have to fight forever. Healing is possible—and it doesn’t have to hurt.

I truly hope you check it out. I wouldn’t be sharing this if I didn’t believe it could change lives—including yours.

With hope and healing,
Stuart Cline
Host of Sobriety Now What?