Best Buddhist Recovery Network Podcasts (2023)

Legendary artists, Allyson and Alex Grey join Chris in conversation around Ram Dass, psychedelics, spirituality, and Entheon—their new visionary art sanctuary & interfaith temple. Visionary artists, wise psychonauts, and podcasters, Allyson and Alex Grey are co-founders & Ministers of CoSM, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, a transformational art based…

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#59 – The Newness of Life 46:15

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#58 – Club Soda - Changing the world 44:41

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#57 – Sun Lotus A New Buddhist Recovery Program 48:12

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Ep. 124 – Grace and Grit with Sebastian Siegel 1:16:12

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Chris Grosso welcomes director Sebastian Siegel for a conversation about his new movie, Grace and Grit, which is based on the book by philosopher Ken Wilber. Sebastian Siegel is a British-American director, producer, screenwriter and author. His modes of storytelling range from filmmaking to contemporary art and psychology. His latest movie, Grace …

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#56 – Sober a Whole Life 51:41

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The Official Alan Watts Podcast is Coming to the Be Here Now Network! 3:10

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The Alan Watts Organization and Be Here Now Network have come together to bring you a new podcast series that dives deep into the Alan Watts Archive’s 100-hour collection of talks. This Monday, June 7th, discover for yourself why Alan Watts has continued to inspire generations of seekers with the Alan Watts Being in the Way podcast. This exciting n…

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#55 – Watch Your Tone by Kara Haney 18:47

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Ep. 123 – Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen with Brad Warner 1:07:17

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Hardcore Zen master, Brad Warner, rejoins Chris for a talk on death, discernment, cosmic meaning, Zen Buddhism, and making sure your crazy wisdom isn't too crazy. Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen and numerous other titles including Don't Be a Jerk, Hardcore Zen, and Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Budd…

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#54 – Coming Home to Black Body

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Episode Notes This is a talk from the SHE RECOVERS symposium about Critical Conversations About Race. We are in the unfortunate time of having to witness the Trial of Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. And during this time of the trial the slaying of Duante Wright took place in the Minneapolis. This talk although given in the fall of 2020, it …

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Ep. 122 – Walking Through Anger with Christian Conte, PhD 59:11

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Dr. Christian Conte joins Chris to share life lessons on knowing yourself, stepping towards conflict, facing wounds, emptying your cup, understanding, and walking through anger with non-attachment. Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management. A familiar figur…

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Ep. 121 – We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life with Laura McKowen 1:03:42

2y ago1:03:42

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Author Laura McKowen talks with Chris Grosso about the process of addiction and recovery, her resistance to defining herself as an alcoholic, and working with guilt and shame. Laura McKowen is the author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life. She had a successful career in public relations and the Mad Men–esque drinking cultu…

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#53 – The Vulnerable Disco - Vince Miller & Valentine Darling 1:17:31

2y ago1:17:31

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The Vulnerable Disco Vince Miller and Valentine Darling chat about how they got sober, queer community in sobriety, healing from trauma, and developing friendships. Both Vince and Valentine are active on instagram. Follow Vince @thevulnerabledisco, and Valentine @goingsomewheresober. Get more information on their projects at www.TheVulnerableDisco.…

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#52 – RECOVERY FOR THE REVOLUTION 59:40

2+ y ago59:40

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Recovery for the Revolution Carolyn, who uses they/them pronouns, is a queer, non-binary Afro-Indigenous neurodivergent human in long-term recovery and believe recovery from a decolonized, anti-oppression lens can point the collective towards liberation. They are breathing fresh life into recovery and they are a powerhouse of wisdom, I’m really exc…

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Ep. 120 – A Course in Mind Training with Gary Renard 1:05:29

2y ago1:05:29

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Bestselling author, Gary Renard, joins Chris to discuss training the mind, Jesus’ and Buddha’s lifetimes together, and how to communicate with the Holy Spirit. Gary R. Renard is the best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe, Your Immortal Reality, Love Has Forgotten No One, and the newly released The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha K…

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#51 – Sober Voices Summit - Meet the Women Behind the Ambitious Event 52:29

2+ y ago52:29

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The Sober Voices Team https://www.sobervoices.co/The Sober Voices Summit is multiple days of intentional content from a diverse array of leaders in the sober movement. This event brings together people from multifaceted backgrounds to share their stories and vision for the future of the sober movement. The content is accessible and inspiring to all…

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Ep. 119 – Legendary Loser with R.A. The Rugged Man 1:13:51

2+ y ago1:13:51

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Legendary hip-hop artist, R.A. The Rugged Man joins Chris to talk about writing albums, emotions and mental health, how storytelling can heal traumas, and how to stay true to yourself. R.A. The Rugged Man is one of the most fascinating figures in hip-hop history. His career spans decades, and defies simple narratives. The Rugged Man has been an up-…

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Ep. 118 – Skeptical Euphoria with Norman Brannon 1:11:34

2+ y ago1:11:34

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Musician and writer, Norman Brannon joins Chris to discuss his Hare Krishna punk music past, & share how we can find skeptical euphoria by moving beyond our stories. Over the last 25 years, Norman Brannon has worked as a musician, critic, author, DJ, university lecturer, television host, documentary filmmaker, marketing creative, and record label m…

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#50 – Lucy Rocca Founder of Soberistas 43:40

2+ y ago43:40

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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 https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/new-years-eve https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetwork https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/donate…

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Ep. 117 – Truth Resonates with Sage Francis 1:05:29

2+ y ago1:05:29

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Inspirational underground hip-hop artist, Sage Francis, joins Chris to discuss music as a teacher, the resonance of truth, cultural shifts, and the magic of writing. Sage Francis is CEO of Strange Famous Records, and half of the Epic Beard Men. He is widely considered one of our generation's greatest lyricists. His gifted wordplay creates vivid nar…

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#49 – Ester Nicholson - Emotional Freedom Tapping 44:07

2+ y ago44:07

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Critical Conversations About Race Ester speaks on race in recovery and Emotional Freedom Tapping patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetwork

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Ep. 116 – Fulfill Your Purpose with Justin Michael Williams 50:46

2+ y ago50:46

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Author, musician, and transformational speaker, Justin Michael Williams joins Chris to discuss using meditation and mindfulness techniques to help discover your passion and fulfill your life's purpose. Justin Michael Williams is an author, speaker, and top-twenty recording artist who is using music and meditation to wake up the world. By working at…

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Ep. 115 – Meditation 101 with Michael Imperioli 1:03:58

2+ y ago1:03:58

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Actor and musician, Michael Imperioli, joins Chris to discuss finding Tibetan Buddhism, sharing meditation with others and acting his final scenes for The Sopranos. Michael Imperioli is best known for his Emmy Award winning acting performance as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos, as well as writing five episodes of the show. Co-screenwriter fo…

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Ep. 114 – Untold Stories of Horror and Healing with Ken Foree 1:08:31

2+ y ago1:08:31

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Horror icon Ken Foree joins Chris to discuss his legendary acting career, African Americans in cinema, helping his mom heal with yoga, and his experiences facing discrimination. Ken Foree is an incredibly versatile American actor widely known for his role as Peter Washington in George Romero’s 1978 genre-defining classic horror film, Dawn of the De…

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#48 – Shari Hampton - Recovery & Life Coach; Creator of "Served Up Sober" 46:10

2+ y ago46:10

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https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetworkIn 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 R…

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#47 – Is Racism An Addiction? 2:16:17

2+ y ago2:16:17

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https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetworkThis 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 i…

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Ep. 113 – Inner Resilience with Dr. Rick Hanson 51:14

2+ y ago51:14

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Dr. Rick Hanson joins Chris to share practices and discuss the neuroscience behind cultivating traits of inner resilience and mindfulness. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, senior fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative W…

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Ep. 112 – The Gift of Light with Michael Berryman 1:26:16

2+ y ago1:26:16

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Actor Michael Berryman joins Chris Grosso for a conversation around the gift of light, the masks we all wear, and how the horror genre connects to social consciousness. Veteran actor and horror/sci-fi genre icon Michael Berryman is a native of Los Angeles, California. He was born prematurely with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, a rare condition …

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#46 – Taryn Strong; Founder of SheRecovers 50:53

3y ago50:53

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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 t…

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Ep. 111 – The Fierce Heart with Spring Washam 1:01:58

3y ago1:01:58

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Spring Washam joins Chris Gross for a conversation about working with the fertile grounds of suffering, cultivating the fierce heart, and how plant-based medicine can help with trauma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#45 – Holly Whitaker author of "Quit Like a Woman" & founder of Tempest 1:08:36

3y ago1:08:36

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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/ https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/

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#44 – 35 Years Sober w/ Kevin Griffin 1:18:55

3y ago1:18:55

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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/https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/

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Ep. 110 – Embracing Insecurity with Bill Barbot 1:11:25

3y ago1:11:25

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Bill Barbot joins Chris to discuss his punk rock beginnings, embracing the mystery, Alan Watts, Buddhism, and finding wisdom in insecurity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 109 – Step Off with Dan Cortese 1:04:53

3y ago1:04:53

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Dan Cortese joins Chris to discuss finding yourself amidst fame, becoming the narrator of your own story, and the innate wisdom programmed into parenthood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#43 – Sex & Relationships 1:25:24

3y ago1:25:24

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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 https://www.patreon.com/join/buddhistrecoverynetwork or visit our site at BuddhistRecovery.Org

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#42 – Trauma Queen: Jimanekia Eborn, MS 57:54

3y ago57:54

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"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 t…

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Ep. 108 – Steve-O 1:00:20

3y ago1:00:20

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Steve-O joins Chris for a conversation about his journey searching for identity, struggling with addiction, and finding a new life through recovery. Since his national debut on MTV's Jackass as a skateboarder and stuntman, Steve-O has had continued success as a New York Times best-selling author with the release of his memoir, 'Professional Idiot',…

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#41 – Ojoku's Story 1:08:41

3y ago1:08:41

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Ojoku shares his story on being a gay black man in america, leaving the military and recovering from addiction. https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetwork

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Bonus Podcast: Toolkit for Being with Thoughts and Emotions w/ JoAnna Hardy 32:42

3y ago32:42

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If you enjoy The Indie Spiritualist Podcast, we think that you will appreciate this dharma talk from Insight Meditation (Vipassanā) teacher JoAnna Hardy that offers a toolkit for working with our emotions and thoughts. JoAnna Hardy is a guest teacher on the Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast. You can subscribe to the Be Here Now Network Guest Podcas…

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Ep. 107 – Punk as F##k with Darrell Tauro 48:12

3y ago48:12

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The Indie Spiritualist interviews his friend and former band mate, Darrell Tauro, about music, addiction, recovery, sexuality, and getting punk as f##k. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#40 – Breaking Free of Habits 33:40

3y ago33:40

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https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetworkDuring 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…

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#39 – Weathering the Storm: A Peer Panel 1:43:00

3y ago1:43:00

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Peers in recovery share their experience and practices for Weathering the Storm. Featuring Cliff, Amanda, Stevie & Valentine. https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/https://www.patreon.com/buddhistrecoverynetworkhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/recoverydharmaBIPOC/

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Ep. 106 – Strengthening Resilience with Linda Graham 53:15

3y ago53:15

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Psychotherapist Linda Graham joins the Indie Spiritualist for a discussion around the importance of strengthening our resilience, and creating new patterns of response to trauma. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#38 – Perfect As You Are: A Self Compassion Practice 1:05:30

3y ago1:05:30

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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…

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Ep. 105 – Paul Thorstenson 1:15:11

3y ago1:15:11

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Lead singer of the band Dissolve, Paul Thorstenson, visits Chris Grosso on the Indie Spiritualist Podcast for a conversation about his journey as a musician and how music can offer a deeper connection to ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#37 – Interview w/ Dr. Gabor Mate: Trauma, Addiction & Relapse 52:18

3y ago52:18

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Ep. 104 – Modern Mindfulness w/ Cory Allen 1:09:06

3y ago1:09:06

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Podcaster and author Cory Allen joins the Indie Spiritualist to talk about modern mindfulness, dealing with anxiety and depression, and transcendence through music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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