Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri, known as Dr. Mala, is the Chief Clinical Officer at recovery.com, where she fuses Western psychology with Eastern philosophies in addiction recovery. She shares her personal journey into this field and emphasizes the importance of holistic, individualized treatment. Dr. Mala discusses the non-linear nature of recovery and the role of trauma in shaping her approach. She advocates for breaking stigma surrounding addiction and highlights innovative treatments like virtual therapy, yoga, and adventure therapy.