Academy Podcasts

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.

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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…