BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network

BRN #78 Paula Snow ❖ Off the Grid, Into Recovery

What happens when nature becomes part of our recovery practice? In this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast, Beth speaks with Paula Snow, Program Director o

BRN #77 Julia M. Hayes ❖ The Sacred Pause: Healthy Boundaries, Wise Effort & Radical Kindness

ABOUT JULIA M. HAYES Julia Hayes is an author, storyteller, teacher, and self-described ember keeper whose work centers on spiritual empowerment through mindfulness, cre

There Is Freedom Here: Matthew Hahn on Recovery, Sangha, and a Life of Practice

https://buddhistrecoverysummit.org/ Matthew Hahn sat with his first sangha as a prisoner in Folsom State Prison, where he experienced the power of the Dharma to alleviat

75: Healing Through Connection: Chris Warner's Journey

⚠️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation In this episode of the BRN podcast, host Beth Herzig speaks with Chris Warner, a therapist and b

74: Wisdom and Recovery: Walt Opie's Transformative Path

In this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network podcast, host Beth Herzig speaks with Walt Opie, the board president of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Walt shares his jo

From War to Wisdom: A Journey of Sobriety and Spirituality Claude AnShin Thomas on Recovery

Join Kevin Griffin and Claude AnShin Thomas as they delve into the profound intersections of sobriety and spirituality. In this episode, Claude shares his transformative

Cathryn Jacob on Recovery, Dharma, and the Power of Belonging

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Cathryn Jacob—retired doctor, meditation teacher, and co-founder of Raft to Recovery. Cathryn shares her personal recovery journey and

Not Scratching the Itch: Buddhist Recovery and Hardcore Truths with Mikey Livid

⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode contains discussion of suicide, grief, and traumatic loss. Please listen with care. In this powerful and unflinchingly honest episode, Bu

BRN #70: "Middle Path Recovery Project" feat. Pawo Dorje — Evidence-Based Healing, Embracing Harm Reduction, Self-Defining Your Sobriety

📝 Episode Description: In this deeply personal and illuminating conversation, we welcome Pawo Dorje, a recovery coach, dharma practitioner, and the founder of the Middle

BRN #69. Freddie Lara ❖ The Role of Shame in Relapse, Spirituality, Mentorship & Recovery

Freddie Lara is a Latinx Actor and Acting Coachbased in the LA area and is involved with Recovery Dharma. Growing up in an environment of instability, violence, and shame

BRN #68. Vince Cullen ❖ From Abstinence to Abandonment, Power of Personal Vow, Launching the 5th Precept Sangha

Podcast Notes: Vince Cullen shares his journey into recovery and Buddhism, which led him to develop programs, host retreats, and help others find a new way of life. An

BRN #67. Julia Hayes ❖ SatiSeva: Reimagining Recovery & Support, Thích Nhất Hạnh, Creating Wise Options

•SoulsCenter.com/weekly-offerings.html 👉 join Recovery Dharma & other online offerings •SoulsCenter.com/SatiSeva 👉 join SatiSeva online: Support for Families, Friends, P

BRN #66. Chris Beaudry ❖ Anger as an Addiction, Grief & Loss, Acute & Longterm Trauma

Whether you’re struggling with addiction, grief, or finding your path forward, Chris Beaudry’s story is a beacon of hope: proof that from the depths of despair can emerge

BRN #65 Susanna Ahvalo ❖ Emotional Sobriety, Modern Tools for Trauma, Transforming Triggers

Today's Guest:Susanna Ahvalo Susanna Ahvalo is an addiction expert and mindfulness instructor from Helsinki, Finland. She combines Positive Psychology, trauma-informed m

BRN #64. Sitaram Dass ❖ Practical Devotion, Transform Suffering with Love, Surrender & Grace

Today's Guest: Sitaram Dass (K. Sandin, LCSW) Sitaram Dass spent several years serving his beloved teacher Ram Dass on Maui, where he was shown the path of Bhakti Yoga,

BRN #63. Shawna Adkins ❖ Healing Through Ancestral Connection, Codependency as Coping Mechanism, Building Resilience Against Burnout

Today's Guest: Shawna Adkins Shawna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Oakland, California. She supports adults on their wellness journeys, helping them reconnect

BRN #62. Kevin Griffin ❖ The Breath of Recovery, Balancing Energy, Emotional Regulation

Celebrated Recovery Teacher and Author Kevin Griffin - on Recovery 🗺️⁠⁠Need a Meeting?⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠buddhistrecovery.org/meetings⁠⁠ Thelargest, up-to-date, comprehensiveBuddhis

BRN #61. Martine Batchelor ❖ Making the most of January, Gratitude for Existence, Effort vs. Effect

Everyday can be a New year - cultivating JOY 🗺️⁠⁠Need a Meeting?⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠buddhistrecovery.org/meetings⁠⁠ Thelargest, up-to-date, comprehensiveBuddhist recovery meeting lis

BRN #60. BRN Board Members ❖ All about the BRN Summit & the Serenity Prayer, Underrepresentation of AAPI & Other Voices in Buddhist Recovery Spaces, Psychedelics Evolving in Recovery

Musings from some of the BRN Board Members 🗺️⁠⁠⁠Need a Meeting?⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠⁠buddhistrecovery.org/meetings⁠⁠⁠ Thelargest, up-to-date, comprehensiveBuddhist recovery meeting l

BRN #59. Venerable Pannavati ❖ The Newness of Life, Habit Transformation, Embracing Impermanence

Teachings from the Venerable Pannavati 🗺️⁠⁠⁠⁠Need a Meeting?⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠buddhistrecovery.org/meetings⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thelargest, up-to-date, comprehensiveBuddhist recovery meeting l