The Buddhist Recovery Network Podcasts are a medium through which the BRN is sharing recovery wisdom and Dharma.
Podcasts are comprised of both BRN academy talks from some of the leading teachers in the field of Buddhist recovery, as well as original programming with themes like addiction, alcoholism, gratitude, joy, race, gender, and compulsive behaviours.
We have many exciting projects lined up including a series of conversations between Vimalasara, BRN President, and other leaders in Buddhist Recovery.
Listen at your leisure to any of the podcasts below, just click on the podcast title.
Or tune in using one of the links below and be sure to click subscribe to catch upcoming offerings from the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast!
69: 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, he shares about his early struggles and what recovery is like now. • instagram.com/freddielaraactorsstudio
68: 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 ex-alcoholic, Vince has been involved in Buddhist-oriented drug and alcohol recovery since 1998 and has a long association withWat Thamkrabok monastery in Thailand, where he has…
67: 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, Professionals, Addicts (All are Truly Welcome) __________________________________________________ Julia Hayes is an ember keeper. She lights small fires wherever she goes as way of illuminating the wonder and joy of life. Her focus is spiritual empowerment…
join Recovery Dharma & other online offerings • SoulsCenter.com/SatiSeva join SatiSeva online: Support for Families, Friends, Professionals, Addicts (All are Truly Welcome) __________________________________________________ Julia Hayes is an ember keeper. She lights small fires wherever she goes as way of illuminating the wonder and joy of life. Her focus is spiritual empowerment…
#66 – BRN Podcast #66: With Chris Beaudry (Anger, Loss, Chronic/Acute 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 profound growth and purpose. Chris Beaudry is a renowned public speaker and mental health advocate with a deeply personal and transformative story. Drawing from his background in…
#65 – BRN Podcast #65: With Susanna Ahvalo
Today’s Guest: Susanna Ahvalo Susanna Ahvalo is an addiction expert and mindfulness instructor from Helsinki, Finland. She combines Positive Psychology, trauma-informed methods, and mindfulness to explore the roots of suffering behind addictive behaviors and the path to living a values-driven, authentic life. Susanna is training for ordination at the Triratna Buddhist Center. Check out a…
#64 – BRN Podcast: With Sitaram Dass (Relaunch Special • Remastered)
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, the yoga of service and devotion. As the Director of the Sacred Community Project, he works to lower the barriers of access to contemplative and devotional…