Buddhist Recovery Network
BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network
The BRN Podcast brings together teachers, leaders, and peers from different recovery lineages and approaches. In addition to substance addictions, we are committed to the inclusion of process addictions (AKA non-substance or behavioral addictions) as an essential part to the whole discussion of recovery. Join us as we explore themes like: Mindfulness. Gratitude. Compassion. Appreciation. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of BRN and its employees.
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Jan 31, 2026
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BRN #50. Lucy Rocca (Founder of Soberistas) ❖ Giving Up Alcohol & Living Life in Control, Chronic Self-Doubt, Life Beyond Alcohol 21.12.2020 43:40
Lucy Rocca tells our President of BRN Vimalasara, all about Soberistas, a recovery community founded in the UK, that serves predominantly women all over the world. https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/christmas-eve _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recov...
BRN #49. Ester Nicholson (SheRecovers) ❖ EFT Emotional Freedom Tapping, Critical Conversations About Race, Reclaiming Identity 30.11.2020 44:07
Critical Conversations About Race Ester speaks on race in recovery and Emotional Freedom Tapping _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list . Hundreds of meetings across various Buddhist programs. (Both Online & In-Person meetings.)...
BRN #48. Shari Hampton (Creator of “Served Up Sober”) ❖ Finding Your Voice, Holistic Modalities, Self-Love as Foundation of Recovery 06.10.2020 46:10
In this episode shary speaks about life growing up as a queer teenager, and as an adult recovering from meth and drinking. She shares BIPOC recovery resources, and talks about her use of holistic recovery modalities. Shari will be facilitating the upcoming event at SheRecovers: Healing the Effects of Racism for Black Women in Recovery: A Critical Conversation October 18thThe first half is open to...
BRN #47. Vimalasara, H Whitaker, S Morris, R Schwartz, J Hoppe, & K Griffin ❖ Is Racism An Addiction?, Codependency of Racism, Compounded BIPOC Challenges in Predominantly White Recovery Spaces 28.09.2020 2:16:17
This topic is so incredibly important for us in recovery. Doing anti racist work is an integral part of our healing, especially in Buddhist Recovery where we aim to cause less harm. How can we do that without exploring how to be an anti racist and by learning how to not perpetuate the racism inherent in our society? AntiRacism work IS recovery work, and if you don't realize that, you are practicin...
BRN #46. Taryn Strong (Founder of SheRecovers) ❖ Inner Child Work, Healing Personal Trauma, Trauma-Informed Yoga 23.08.2020 50:53
In this interview Taryn Strong, co-founder of SheRecovers, opens up about the trauma and inner child work she set out to do after her relapse and what it's like to run a recovery community with her mother. "At the core, we are all the same... Everyone is recovering from something" These words are core values at SheRecovers which is a program open to women and nonbinary folks no matte...
BRN #45. Holly Whitaker ❖ Authored “Quit Like a Woman” & Founder of Tempest, Feminist Recovery, Personalized Pathways 03.08.2020 1:08:36
Holly Whitaker speaks on Tempest and what it means to create an inclusive online recovery program. Interview by Vimalasara Mason-John. https://www.jointempest.com/ _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list . Hundreds of meetings across...
BRN #44. Kevin Griffin ❖ 35 Years Sober, Stages of Recovery, Service as Spirituality 19.07.2020 1:18:55
Kevin Griffin reflects on his past 35 years of sobriety using Buddhism and the 12 steps followed by Q&A. https://insightla.org/event/the-addiction-to-racism/2020-07-31-09-30/ https://insightla.org/event/efforts-of-recovery/2020-08-03-18-30/ _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up...
BRN #43. Clif Cannon, Amanda Hamp, Ojoku A. ❖ Sex & Relationships - A Queer Peer Panel, Sober Sexuality, Learning Not To Avoid/Numb Feelings of Intimacy 22.06.2020 1:25:24
HAPPY PRIDE. This episode is all about sex and relationships in recovery featuring Clif Cannon, Amanda Hamp, Ojoku Anoiyusogwu and hosted by Valentine. Donate to keep this podcast going at _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list ....
BRN #42. Jimanekia Eborn, MS ❖ Trauma Queen, Healing Generational Trauma, Culturally-Specific Spaces to Meet Diverse Needs 09.06.2020 57:54
"I have worked in mental health for the last 12 years, which is where I saw the need for sexual education and sexual trauma support. I have a MS in Health Psychology. This has led to my passion for assisting and supporting those that are sexual assault survivors and those without access to comprehensive sex education. My compassion and passion for these populations has pushed me to continue buildi...
BRN #41. Ojoku ❖ Ojoku’s Story, Intersectionality of Black & LGBTQ+ in Recovery, Authentic Living & Purpose 26.05.2020 1:08:41
Ojoku shares his story on being a gay black man in america, leaving the military and recovering from addiction. _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list . Hundreds of meetings across various Buddhist programs. (Both Online & In...
BRN #40. Martine Batchelor ❖ Breaking Free of Habits, Dissolving Repetitive Habits through Anchoring & Mindfulness 11.05.2020 33:40
https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetwork During this talk Martine will look at the habits that bind us and stop our potential for wisdom and compassion manifesting fully. She will explore the meditative tools found in the Vipassana tradition like mindfulness of the breath, sounds and feeling tones to show how we can engage creatively with our habits and transform them into positive function...
BRN #39. Amanda, Stevie & Valentine ❖ Weathering the Storm - A Peer Panel, Collective Trauma, Self-Soothing Techniques 28.04.2020 1:43:00
Peers in recovery share their experience and practices for Weathering the Storm. Featuring Cliff, Amanda, Stevie & Valentine. _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list . Hundreds of meetings across various Buddhist programs. (Bo...
BRN #38. Fresh Lev White ❖ Perfect As You Are, Recognizing Self-Worth, Healing With Community 15.04.2020 1:05:30
In this session we will release self-doubt and/or self-blame, and engage in a practice of self-love and self-forgiveness. Fresh Lev White is a love and compassionate activist. He offers mindfulness, coaching, mediation, and diversity trainings as tools for shifting towards more authentic, conscious and passionate living. He teaches and writes about how love and self-compassion are the ultimate gat...
BRN #37. Gabor Mate ❖ Trauma: Underlying All Addictions, Stress: Main Driver of Relapse 31.03.2020 52:18
Interview with Dr. Maté, renowned addiction expert, who calls for a compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or in others. Dr. Maté believes that the source of addictions is not to be found in genes but in the early childhood environment. In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts, his most recent best-selling book, draws on cutting-edge science and real-life stories to show that all addic...
BRN #36. Vimalasara ❖ Eating Disorders, Body Image & Acceptance, Boundaries Around Food 23.12.2019 31:33
Re-Release from Taboo Addictions. Vimalasara talks about eating disorder recovery. BRN Podcast will be taking a break for the next month. If you have ideas for 2020 episodes or want to be involved in any way please email me at finding.valentine@gmail.com Zoom link for our online Xmas Day meeting: https://zoom.us/j/518564313 or you can find the link on our website BuddhistRecovery.org or on our fac...
BRN #35. Vimalasara ❖ Surviving the Holidays with Vimalasara, Grief & Loss, Self-care & Boundaries 09.12.2019 58:23
Top up on tips and coping mechanisms to deal with the next 32 days. Do the festive season with a sense of freedom and joy. Recorded from the Buddhist Recovery Network Academy: Watch the Triggers: The Festive Season is Here featuring Vimalasara Mason John. _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The...
BRN #34. Kevin Griffin ❖ Buddhism & the 12 Steps, Turning It Over to Dharma, Suttas & Stories 25.11.2019 1:02:09
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Intention, Mindfulness & The 12 Steps ft Kevin Griffin _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list . Hundreds of meetings across various Buddhist prog...
BRN #33. Family, Queerness in AA & Community during COVID ❖ Kim’s Story (A Queer Friend of Bill), Queerness in AA, Community during COVID 31.10.2019 49:44
Today on the Buddhist Recovery Network podcast we have an inspiring story by Kim who speaks about her experience through the 12 steps, she speaks about her Italian family, and her upbringing... her queerness in the rooms, and having community during this global pandemic. _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings...
BRN #32. Vince Cullen ❖ Addiction & the Hell Realm, Break the Cycle with Intentional Responses to Triggers 30.10.2019 29:25
From Vince Cullen at the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list . Hundreds of meetings acr...
BRN #31. Eddie LeShure ❖ Shifting Perception, Self-Care & Self-Compassion in Recovery, Somatic Awareness 28.10.2019 48:13
There is a correlation between our inner state of being and our outer circumstances. By noticing our inner sensations and thoughts, tracking them to witness their changes, we make the unconscious conscious and can hold the inner and the outer experiences in an attitude of expanded focus. Observing our own continuously evolving experience centers us in reality and allows us to nourish whatever aris...
BRN #30. Vince Cullen ❖ Addiction/Mental Illness as Coping Mechanisms for Trauma, Buddhist vs. Clinical Views Addiction, Self-Discovery 21.10.2019 52:09
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Craving, the Sutta's & Addiction http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/ https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/ https://www.5th-precept.org/Fifth-Precept-Sangha-Meeting-Format.pdf _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecove...
BRN #29. Deborah Grace, Vimalasara, Gary Sanders ❖ Taboo Addictions (Sex, Love & Eating Disorders), Curiosity & Internet Addiction, Shame/Secrecy & Isolation 14.10.2019 1:36:47
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Tabboo Addictions: Sex, Porn, Love, Eating Disorders and Screens. http://www.vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/programs/retreats/ https://mtadamszen.org/event/oct-sober-fest/ Buddhist Recovery Network Facebook _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.o...
BRN #28. Jean Tuller, Brian Dean Williams, Sue Neufeld-Ellis & Alex Holt ❖ Pt 2. Creating Sangha Safety., Establishing Guidelines, Online Community Moderation 30.09.2019 34:04
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. This is the second part of our Sangha Safety discussion where the community discusses question like “How do we as a sang ha set an intention for safety? What Safety Statements can we read at Meetings. What does safety look like in Online Communities? And more” BRN Academy Live https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academy _...
BRN #27. Jean Tuller, Brian Dean Williams, Sue Neufeld-Ellis & Alex Holt ❖ Pt 1. Sangha Safety, Boundaries, Power Dynamics, Ethical Leadership 23.09.2019 1:09:06
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit 2019: Safe Sangha - Creating Safer Spaces. _____________________________________ 🗺️ Need a Meeting? 👉 buddhistrecovery.org/meetings The largest, up-to-date, comprehensive Buddhist recovery meeting list . Hundreds of meetings across various Buddhist programs. (Both Online & In-Person meetings.) 📺...
BRN #26. Kara Haney ❖ A Quivering of the Heart, Working with Pain, Boundaries in Conflict 02.09.2019 47:44
Compassion: A Quivering of the Heart w/ Kara Haney Compassion (Karuna) is one of the primary heart teachings. It is the felt experience in response to a being’s pain. When we understand this through practice, we are able to cultivate compassion for our own pain and the pain of others. Thus compassion becomes a vehicle of connection, further dissolving the myth of separateness and isolation. This f...
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