Best Recovery Dharma Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 75 I'm Back: Surgery, Infection and a Crash Course in Somatic Recovery 15:40

3d ago15:40

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Send us a text I disappeared for three weeks. What I thought was a minor pulled muscle turned out to be a major medical emergency involving surgery, an at-home IV, and some of the most humbling, humanizing moments of my life. In this episode, I share the raw story of what happened—and what it taught me about healing, trauma, and the nervous system.…

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The Path - The 2nd Noble Truth (part 1) 47:31

5d ago47:31

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Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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602. Peptides Meet Plants: Smarter, Needle-Free Healing for a Toxic World w/ Kyal Van Der Leest 2:38:26

6d ago2:38:26

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Most people don't realize just how powerful natural medicine can be—until it heals what pharmaceuticals couldn’t. In this episode, naturopath and medical herbalist Kyal Van Der Leest dives deep into root cause medicine, exposing the flaws in conventional diagnoses and revealing the true healing power of plant compounds, adaptogens, and mycological …

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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- April 2025 1:01:12

11d ago1:01:12

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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting Zoom Registration Refuge Recovery is a non-profit organization grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for the addiction recovery process. ➤ LEARN MORE ABOUT REFUGE RECOVERY ➤ DONATE ➤ REFUGE RECOVERY BOOKBy RRWS

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Self Centered - May 2025 with Noah Levine 1:02:38

11d ago1:02:38

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Refuge Recovery is a non-profit organization grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for the addiction recovery process. ➤ LEARN MORE ABOUT REFUGE RECOVERY ➤ DONATE ➤ REFUGE RECOVERY BOOKBy Noah Levine

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Awakening Is Possible - The Third Noble Truth 24:44

12d ago24:44

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Mikey Livid offers a talk on the Third Noble Truth: awakening is possible. He also discusses a Buddhist concept of the saying "Let Go, Let God." Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit B…

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601. From Shilajit to Shiitake: Nature’s Cheat Codes for Next Level Vitality & Flow w/ Julian Mitchell 1:47:06

13d ago1:47:06

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In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Julian Mitchell—co-founder of Lifecykel and one of the world’s leading voices in the functional mushroom movement. We go deep on sacred sourcing, advanced bioavailability, and the rise of fungi-based wellness. Julian shares stories from his journey into the Altai Mountains of Mongolia to e…

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Taking Things Personally with Noah Levine 1:29:04

14d ago1:29:04

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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…

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The Spiritual Gifts of Grief & Forgiveness: Luke on The Way Forward (Bonus Rebroadcast) 3:33:43

15d ago3:33:43

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This bonus episode is a deeply personal journey into grief, healing, and forgiveness with my good friend Alec Zeck. I share raw and unfiltered reflections on my relationship with my father, a man who once embodied chaos and anger, but who, through his own awakening, became a shining example of curiosity, growth, and transcendence. From cold plunges…

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Talk: Sudden & Gradual 39:02

17d ago39:02

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Found within the Zen tradition, this talk explores the paradox of a sudden awakening followed by a gradual cultivation. It explores the idea of what does it mean to "practice". This was given in person at the Durango Dharma Center. https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/By dave smith

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600. You Are What You Breathe: The Silent Threats to Wellness in Every Home w/ Mike Feldstein 2:30:27

20d ago2:30:27

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That “new” smell you notice when you open a box of furniture or get into a brand-new car? It’s not harmless—it’s a toxic cocktail of chemicals trapped inside modern materials. Air quality expert and founder of Jaspr, Mike Feldstein, returns to discuss the devastating impact of wildfires on homes, air, and health—and why post-fire damage goes far be…

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Positive Changes with Noah Levine 1:26:36

21d ago1:26:36

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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…

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599. AMA Listener Q&A: Luke’s Newest Biohacks, Most Triggering Conspiracies, & Why Meditation Is a Must 1:23:34

24d ago1:23:34

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We’re back with a deeply personal and wildly fun Ask Me Anything episode. It’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these, and I decided to shake things up by bringing in my favorite co-host—my wife Alyson. Together, we dig into questions submitted by listeners across our community, diving into everything from spiritual practice and daily rituals t…

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The Path - The First Noble Truth 40:20

25d ago40:20

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Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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Ep.74 Midwifing the Taboo: Reclaiming Birth, Death, and the Erotic as Sacred - Siân Marie Pilkington 1:38:16

25d ago1:38:16

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Send us a text Reclaiming The Wild Feminine: An Intimate Conversation with Siann Marie Pilkington In this empowering episode, Lisa Dawn introduces Sian Marie Pilkington, a radical birth guide, mother of four, and scholar of the sacred. Join them as they dive deep into Sian's journey from traditional doula to a transformative figure in the birthing …

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8 fold path: talk(s) 5:55:35

26d ago5:55:35

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This is by far the longest and most thorough talk on the 8 fold path that you will ever find. 5:55. I spliced it all together here for you because it is what I do. If you want to offer some support and send some $$ my way. Much appreciated. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/contact/By dave smith

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598. Holon Brain Training: Transcend Trauma & Master the Flow State w/ Drs. Drew Pierson & Amy Albright 2:40:29

27d ago2:40:29

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This episode features a dynamic duo: Dr. Drew Pierson, a pioneer in neurofeedback and electrical brain mapping, and Dr. Amy Albright, an intuitive healer with a background in integrative and Chinese medicine. Together, they co-lead Holon—a powerful brain training intensive that mimics the insights of psychedelics without requiring substances. I sha…

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Buddhist Lists with Noah Levine 1:28:57

28d ago1:28:57

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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…

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Ep. 73 From Dirt Bikes to Dharma - Sound Healing, Surrender & Starting Over - Jesse Bryant 1:51:48

1M ago1:51:48

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Send us a text Embracing Transformation: Jesse Bryant’s Journey Through Healing, Sound, and Community This episode features a rich conversation between Lisa Dawn and sound alchemist Jesse Bryant. The discussion kicks off with a reflective Buddhist parable about the temporality of life, setting the tone for their deep and insightful conversation. Je…

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Four kinds of Mindfulness: talk 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Existential, therapeutic, contemplative, ethical.By dave smith

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597. Psychedelic Salvation: The Long, Strange Trip from Addiction to Dharma w/ Zach Leary 1:49:47

1M ago1:49:47

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Zach Leary is a teacher, speaker, writer, and spiritual explorer with one of the most iconic legacies in psychedelic history—being the son of Timothy Leary. But our conversation goes far beyond lineage. Zach and I dive into his personal story of addiction, homelessness, and recovery, as well as the spiritual awakening that helped him reframe his li…

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The World & Politics with Noah Levine 1:26:10

1M ago1:26:10

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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…

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Dark Dharma: rant 2 21:30

1M ago21:30

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Due to much chatter amongst the crowd, I have further unpacked my thoughts around the previous rant. Come and see fo yo self.By dave smith

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Ep. 72 The Healing Voice Within: Exploring Sacred Sound as Medicine - Matthew Kocel 1:23:45

1M ago1:23:45

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Send us a text Unlocking the Healing Power of Sound: A Deep Dive with Matthew Kocel In this episode, host Lisa Dawn welcomes Matthew Kocel, renowned throat singer and transformational facilitator. The conversation traces Matthew's extraordinary journey from a spiritually desolate youth to becoming a beloved leader in the global sound healing moveme…

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Equanimity (Upekkha) - 7 Factors of Awakening Series 28:34

1M ago28:34

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Maddie Finn offers a talk on equanimity (upekkha) as a part of a talk on the seven factors of awakening. The seven factors are: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity. Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-r…

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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- March 2025 59:21

1M ago59:21

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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting Zoom Registration Refuge Recovery is a non-profit organization grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for the addiction recovery process. ➤ LEARN MORE ABOUT REFUGE RECOVERY ➤ DONATE ➤ REFUGE RECOVERY BOOKBy RRWS

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596. Sober Curious? Mushroom + Herbal Cocktails That Bring the Buzz Without the Booze w/ Megan Klein 1:40:37

1M ago1:40:37

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Today, I'm joined by Megan Klein, founder of Little Saints—one of the most exciting brands in the non-alcoholic drink movement. In this hilarious and deeply insightful conversation, we dive into the intersection of psychedelics, brain mapping, and how to build a conscious beverage company from scratch. Megan’s story is anything but ordinary. From h…

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5 Senses with Noah Levine 54:46

1M ago54:46

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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…

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Ep. 71 Emotional Safety: Spotting it in Your Partner and Harnessing it Within - solo 14:52

2M ago14:52

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Send us a text Building Emotional Safety in Relationships: Compatibility Tests & Internal Security In this episode, Lisa discusses the concept of emotional safety within relationships and offers practical tips to assess partner compatibility early on. She introduces simple, revealing tests like the 'cold and flu test,' 'stress test,' and 'road trip…

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Working With Preferences 25:42

2M ago25:42

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In this episode Mikey Livid discusses the difference between craving and desire through exploring his complex relationship to the saying: "Happiness comes easy to those with little preference." Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retre…

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595. Mushroom Magic: Fusing Ancient Medicine and Modern Tech to Rewire Your Brain w/ Alex Wolfe 1:46:14

2M ago1:46:14

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I’m joined by Alex Wolfe—a former jet pilot turned cannabis mogul turned mushroom medicine maker. In this entertaining conversation, Alex shares how he overcame his fear of heights, raised $60M for his cannabis empire, and discovered the healing power of functional mushrooms. We cover aviation anomalies, the spirit of cannabis, and Amanita muscaria…

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7 Factors Of Enlightenment with Noah Levine 1:29:12

2M ago1:29:12

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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…

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594. Echoes of the Afterlife: My Father’s Wisdom from the Other Side w/ Alan Storey 2:22:18

2M ago2:22:18

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Today’s episode is unlike any I’ve ever shared. It’s a conversation with my late father, Alan Storey—recorded in 2018, but never meant for the public. After his passing in January 2025, I felt called to revisit this powerful archive of family history, healing, and redemption. While it wasn’t originally intended for listeners, I’ve come to realize t…

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Ep.70 How to Stop Recreating the Past and Finally Feel Safe in Love - Solo 23:59

2M ago23:59

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Lisa Don delves into the challenges of setting boundaries and maintaining healthy relationships, especially when dealing with attachment wounds. She explores the difference between intellectual knowledge and embodied experiences, discussing how our nervous systems are wired for survival rather than fulfillment…

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Scondas with Noah Levine 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…

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Guest Teacher: Ralph De La Rosa - Breaking Open Without Breaking Down 58:01

2M ago58:01

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Ralph De La Rosa offers a talk and meditation on the topic "Breaking Open Without Breaking Down." Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th:https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditat…

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593. Fake Viruses and Parasitic Politicians: How We Win by Thinking Clearly & Opting Out w/ Alec Zeck 1:53:34

2M ago1:53:34

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It’s time to remember who we truly are with my guest, Alec Zeck. Speaker, writer, and executive director of The Way Forward, Alec dismantles the illusion of control, exposing why true sovereignty comes from radical self-responsibility, not outsourcing power to corrupt institutions. We explore how decentralized systems can replace failing governance…

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