Buried Alive: Trauma, Addiction & The Fight to Rebuild Your Life (Ep. 274)
The Joe Rooz Show · Joe Russiello
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Show Notes
Tonight, I sat down with Eric Fisher—trauma therapist, addiction recovery counselor, black belt martial artist, and author of Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt. We dug into what it means to feel “buried alive” by trauma, addiction, regret, and overwhelm, and how recovery isn’t magic—it’s a disciplined practice much like martial arts.
Eric explained EMDR and ART in clear, accessible terms, shared why resilience and community are essential, and offered first steps for anyone feeling stuck, including practical stabilization strategies and where to find immediate support.
We also talked about his father’s near-fatal trench collapse that inspired his book, how faith complements therapy, and why curiosity, introspection, and agency (his CIA framework) can move us from paralyzed to proactive.
I also shared show updates, gave a birthday shout-out to Producer “Anonymous Angela,” and reminded listeners how to connect, send guest/topic ideas, and catch our live schedules—including our Saturday crypto segment and Sunday Bible study series.
If you or someone you love is battling addiction or trauma, this episode is a grounded, hope-filled guide to taking that crucial first step out of the hole.
Guest: Eric Fisher, MS, CCC, CT
www.recoveryartscounselling.com
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(00:00:56) Opening Theme, Show Setup, and Stream Hiccups
(00:04:38) Shout-out: Producer Angelas Birthday and Gratitude
(00:06:50) Tonights Topic: Feeling Buried Alive and Introducing Eric Fisher
(00:08:55) Housekeeping: Website, contact, platforms, and show schedule
(00:11:02) Guest Bio: Eric Fishers path trauma, addiction, martial arts
(00:12:22) Warm-up chat: Random skills and humble martial artists
(00:13:51) Dumb injuries: Avocado knives, boiling water, and kitchen lessons
(00:18:44) From Tennessee to Calgary: Faith, friendship, and a move north
(00:20:00) Entering addiction counseling and discovering trauma work
(00:23:02) Therapy 101: ART explained in plain English
(00:25:30) EMDR demystified: Eye movements, beliefs, and healing
(00:28:43) Choosing ART vs. EMDR: Single events, complex PTSD, and fit
(00:30:28) What real trauma looks like body, shame, and triggers
(00:31:48) Faith and therapy: Reconciling EMDR/ART with Christianity
(00:33:21) Why addictions stick: Loneliness, shame, and disconnection
(00:36:23) Gamblings pull: The chase, escape, and consequences
(00:37:18) Recovery as a martial art: Discipline, balance, and defense
(00:38:45) The biggest lie: I cant change and unworthiness
(00:41:03) Buried Alive the trench collapse that shaped a book
(00:45:21) The CIA framework: Curiosity, Introspection, Agency
(00:45:21) Psychologically buried: Everyday shame, isolation, and COVID loneliness
(00:46:09) From FBI internships to humility and community
(00:48:07) What readers gain: Empowerment, actions, and hope
(00:49:13) First steps at rock bottom: Pray, reach out, and InTheRooms.com
(00:51:16) Sharing testimonies: Faith journeys and life experience
(00:59:02) Shout-out: Kim Titus and turning loss into advocacy
(00:59:52) Where to find Eric: Website, socials, and the book
(01:01:03) Host wrap-up, takeaways on resilience, and closing
- Wayne Rankin
- Rosanna Rankin
- Carolina Jimenez