Academy Podcasts

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  • 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 of Off-Grid Retreats, about recovery, Buddhist practice, community, and the healing possibilities of spending intentional time in nature. Paula shares how meditation and recovery have shaped her life and…

  • 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, creativity, and community. A Buddhist practitioner for more than 30 years, Julia draws from Buddhist teachings, Celtic mysticism, ancient stories, and personal experience. She has been involved in Buddhist-inspired recovery for nearly…

  • 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 alleviate suffering. Since coming home in 2012, he has practiced principally within the Insight Tradition and is mentored by his primary teacher, Matthew Brensilver. He is a co-founder of the Recovery…

  • 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 board member of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Chris shares her personal journey of recovery from addiction, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, trauma awareness, and community support. She discusses how…

  • 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 journey through recovery, his introduction to Buddhism and meditation, and his experiences teaching in prisons. The conversation explores the intersection of Buddhist teachings and recovery, the importance of…

  • 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 journey from a Vietnam veteran to a Zen Buddhist monk, highlighting the essential role of spiritual practice in recovery. Discover how the teachings of the Dharma and the 12-step program…

  • 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 how Buddhist practice, psychology, and neuroscience come together in her work supporting others on the path of healing. A board member of the Buddhist Recovery Network, Cathryn brings both professional…

  • 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, Buddhist teacher and punk rocker Mikey Livid shares his journey from bar fights and blackout nights to Buddhist practice, pastoral counseling, and teaching on death row. Mikey speaks with raw compassion about…

  • 70: 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 Path Recovery Project (MPRP). With nearly 15 years of lived recovery experience and decades of spiritual and personal growth, Pawo brings a grounded and compassionate voice to the world of…

  • 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