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.
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
BRN #33. Family, Queerness in AA & Community during COVID ❖ Kim’s Story (A Queer Friend of Bill), Queerness in AA, Community during COVID
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 q…
BRN #32. Vince Cullen ❖ Addiction & the Hell Realm, Break the Cycle with Intentional Responses to Triggers
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
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BRN #31. Eddie LeShure ❖ Shifting Perception, Self-Care & Self-Compassion in Recovery, Somatic Awareness
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 con…
BRN #30. Vince Cullen ❖ Addiction/Mental Illness as Coping Mechanisms for Trauma, Buddhist vs. Clinical Views Addiction, Self-Discovery
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Craving, the Sutta's & Addiction
BRN #29. Deborah Grace, Vimalasara, Gary Sanders ❖ Taboo Addictions (Sex, Love & Eating Disorders), Curiosity & Internet Addiction, Shame/Secrecy & Isolation
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit in Lacey WA September 6th 2019. Tabboo Addictions: Sex, Porn, Love, Eating Disorders and Screens.
BRN #28. Jean Tuller, Brian Dean Williams, Sue Neufeld-Ellis & Alex Holt ❖ Pt 2. Creating Sangha Safety., Establishing Guidelines, Online Community Moderation
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 san…
BRN #27. Jean Tuller, Brian Dean Williams, Sue Neufeld-Ellis & Alex Holt ❖ Pt 1. Sangha Safety, Boundaries, Power Dynamics, Ethical Leadership
From the International Buddhist Recovery Summit 2019: Safe Sangha - Creating Safer Spaces.
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BRN #26. Kara Haney ❖ A Quivering of the Heart, Working with Pain, Boundaries in Conflict
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 p…
BRN #25. Gary Sanders & Vimalasara ❖ Leaving Against the Stream, Hallucinogens, Brahma Viharas (Heart Practices)
Gary Sanders and Vimalasara speak about Gary's choice to leave Against the Stream and Refuge Recovery, using Hallucinogens in addiction recovery & the importance of the Brahma Viharas.
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BRN #24. Joan Tollifson ❖ Awareness vs. Willpower, Mindfulness of Urges, Compassion for Imperfections
Joan has had personal experience with alcohol addiction, a fingerbiting compulsion (classified as an impulse-control disorder), compulsive thinking, and depression. She does not believe there is one …
BRN #23. Amy Reed & Vimalasara ❖ The Roots of Recovery Dharma, Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Spaces
Amy Reed is an Asheville, NC based writer. She got sober in Oakland, CA in 2008 in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous and dabbled a little in Buddhism via Kevin Griffin and Spirit Rock. When she moved…
BRN #22. Angyu Devin Ashwood ❖ Living an Authentic Life, Longterm Recovery
Living an Authentic Life
A life free from craving, addictions and compulsions isn’t just about avoiding intoxicants, it invites the opportunity to live a full and authentic life with creativity and jo…
BRN #21. Pablo Das ❖ Trauma, Self-Regulation, 54321 (Five Senses Grounding Technique)
Trauma, whether connected to early childhood, an event as an adult or to social oppression, changes our nervous system, our physiological responses to life and impacts our self image, relational capa…
BRN #20. Sue Neufeld-Ellis & Vimalasara ❖ Sexual Misconduct in Spiritual Communities, Awareness of Boundaries
This episode features a conversation between Vimalasara and Sue Neufeld-Ellis covering the topic of sexual misconduct in spiritual communities and creating safer spaces.
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BRN #19. Kevin Griffin & Vimalasara ❖ Addiction & Buddhist Sutta’s (at BRN Summit 2019), Sutta Teachings on Addiction, Recovery in Nonrecovery Sanghas
A Conversation with Kevin Griffin & Vimalasara on the Buddhist Sutta's and more... Listen for a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit.
BRN #18. Kevin Griffin & Vimalasara ❖ A Conversation (at BRN Summit 2019), Integrating 12-Steps with Buddhism, A Role of Higher Power in Recovery
A Conversation with Kevin Griffin & Vimalasara on Kevins books, Buddhist Sutta's and more... Listen for a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit.
BRN #17. Deborah Grace & Vimalasara ❖ Pt 3. Sex & Love Addiction (at BRN Summit 2019), Harm Reduction: Essential for Sex/Love Addiction
A Conversation with Deborah Grace & Vimalasara on sex & love addiction and more... Part 3 of a 3 part series giving a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register…
BRN #16. Deborah Grace & Vimalasara ❖ Pt 2. Sex & Love Addiction (at BRN Summit 2019), Managing Love & People Addiction in Recovery
A Conversation with Deborah Grace & Vimalasara on sex & love addiction and more... Part 2 of a 3 part series giving a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist Recovery Summit. Register…
BRN #15. Deborah Grace & Vimalasara ❖ Pt 1. Sex & Love Addiction @ BRN Summit 2019, Porn Addiction, Self-Worth & Connection
A Conversation with Vimalasara & Deborah Grace on interracial adoption, sex & love addiction and more... Part one of a 3 part series giving a sneak peak into what to expect at the upcoming Buddhist R…
BRN #14. Steven Tierney, Ed.D. ❖ Suffering & Happiness (Both Present, Embrace Them ), Toxic Shame, Acceptance
Suffering and Happiness – Both are Present, Embrace Them
“Living Happily with things as they are (Drishta dharma sukha viharin) encourages an ancient Buddhist teaching. Those of us who have lived with…