From Courtroom To Healing Room: Shalev Amar's Insight

What happens when you realize that the pain you’ve been carrying didn’t start with you—but it can end with you?

That’s exactly what happened to Shalev “Lev” Amar. His story is one of the most powerful I’ve ever heard—a journey that begins generations back with a Holocaust survivor and leads to a man determined to stop the cycle of pain once and for all.

Lev was a top attorney, winning thousands of Lemon Law cases. On the outside, he had it all together. But underneath the success was a lifetime of unprocessed pain. His grandfather’s trauma as a Holocaust survivor rippled down through the generations, shaping the world Lev grew up in—and his own childhood was marked by separation from his mother and years of emotional survival.

After realizing that his past was quietly shaping his relationships, Lev made a decision that changed everything: he set out to heal. Over the next nine years, he immersed himself in every trauma-healing method he could find—from scientific research to spiritual exploration. Some of it was grounded, some a little unconventional, but all of it led him closer to peace.

Our conversation was so good that I had to break it into two parts.
👉 Watch Part 1 shares Lev’s raw and emotional story.
👉 Watch Part 2 dives into the real tools and methods that helped him finally release the past and build deeper connection in his life.

💛 The Real Deal — My 3 Biggest Takeaways from Lev’s Interview

1️⃣ Be Radically Open-Minded

Healing doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. Some of the things Lev tried might sound unconventional—or even a little “out there”—but when you’re healing trauma, curiosity is your superpower. The goal isn’t to find the perfect path; it’s to stay open enough to discover what actually helps your body and mind feel safe again.

2️⃣ Double Down on What Works

Don’t dabble in a dozen things and wonder why nothing’s changing. Find what genuinely helps you feel calmer, lighter, or more grounded—and stick with it. Build consistency before adding more. Healing isn’t about doing everything; it’s about doing the right things long enough for them to work.

3️⃣ Change Your Behavior

Awareness alone won’t heal you. You can understand your triggers all day long, but the transformation happens when you start doing something different. When you catch yourself slipping into an old pattern—pause, breathe, and make a new choice. Healing happens one new behavior at a time.

📚 Lev’s Favorite Trauma-Healing Resources

Lev’s decade-long deep dive into trauma work uncovered some powerful books, teachers, and practices. Here are a few you’ll definitely want to explore:

Books

• The Revolutionary Trauma Release Process by Dr. David Berceli
  A practical guide to releasing stored trauma through TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises). Lev credits this book for introducing him to body-based healing.

• The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
  A classic exploration of the hero’s journey—the idea that transformation happens when we face the darkness and find meaning in it. Lev compared his own healing to this journey.

• Overcome by Shalev “Lev” Amar (coming soon)
  Lev’s upcoming book captures the tools, lessons, and breakthroughs from his 12-year healing journey.

Practices & Modalities Lev Explored

• Wim Hof Breathing & Cold Exposure – to reset the nervous system and improve emotional regulation.

• Network Chiropractic (Network Spinal Analysis) – a body-based technique to release stored trauma energy and rebalance the nervous system.

• Kambo (Amazonian Frog Medicine) – a challenging but transformative detox process Lev says cut his trauma response in half.

• TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) – developed by Dr. David Berceli; uses the body’s natural tremor mechanism to discharge tension.

• Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, MDMA, Ibogaine, Ketamine) – discussed as emerging, research-backed treatments for trauma (Lev referenced studies from Johns Hopkins University and the FDA).

Lev's YouTube

🎥 YouTube: YouTube.com/@transformwithlev
Lev shares trauma-healing insights, breathwork techniques, and even a short documentary about his Kambo experience.

✨ Final Thought

Lev’s story is proof that trauma doesn’t have to define your future. Healing isn’t quick or easy—but it’s possible.
When you stay curious, commit to what works, and take action, you start rewriting the story not just for yourself—but for generations to come.