Kody Selene is on a sacred and empowering journey to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist — a path deeply rooted in lived experience, radical compassion, and an unshakable belief that healing is possible for everyone. Rather than approaching recovery from a clinical lens, Kody walks alongside others as a peer — someone who has moved through the fire, gathered the embers of insight, and now offers presence, empathy, and deep understanding to those navigating their own paths. Kody is currently studying Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and Addiction Treatment at Yale University, deepening their understanding of what it means to foster human flourishing and walk with others through the complexities of recovery. Grounded in core training in trauma-informed care, ethics, crisis response, and intentional listening, they also bring a rich, holistic perspective to this work. Kody holds a certification in Music for Wellness from Berklee College of Music, where they explored how sound can regulate the nervous system, unlock emotional expression, and cultivate healing through rhythm, melody, and silence. As a queer artist and advocate, Kody is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ musicians and fostering affirming spaces for creative recovery, identity exploration, and self-expression. Their vision also extends to working with autistic students, co-creating individualized learning plans that honor neurodivergence, sensory intelligence, and unique ways of knowing. Their approach is deeply integrative, weaving together spiritual wisdom traditions like the Akashic Records, somatic awareness, plant medicine, and intentional breathwork. Each modality serves as a bridge between inner and outer healing, in service of building a world where community, ritual, and radical self-love transform trauma into purpose. For Kody, becoming a Peer Recovery Specialist is more than a certification — it’s a soul agreement. It is a commitment to cultivating wholeness, walking beside others with reverence, and co-creating a future where everyone — especially those on the margins — feels safe to be seen, heard, and sovereign.