Best Recovery Dharma Podcasts (2025)

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Surrender to Nothing! 18:04

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SURRENDER TO NOTHING! In this episode Mikey offers a Buddhist perspective on surrendering to a higher power! Enjoy! 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.wildheartmeditationcente…

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Sagaing Hills: Talk 42:22

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Reflections from Chiang Mai. In proper dedication to my teacher and mentor, Steven Smith. More to come.... https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Compassion with Noah Levine 1:23:05

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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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Advice For Householders with Noah Levine 1:34:16

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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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Mindfulness/Kindness/Let Go with Noah Levine 1:29:13

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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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Love with Noah Levine 1:19:42

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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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Mudita - The Gifts of Joy (talk + guided meditation) 58:40

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In this episode Jessica Gibbons offers a talk and guided meditation on mudita, the gifts of joy! Enjoy! 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…

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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- Oct 2025 59:38

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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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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- Sep 2025 55:20

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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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Inner Conflict: talk 31:58

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Given as part of the Monday night series at the Durango Dharma Center. https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Metaphor of Entrapment: Talk 20:39

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This talk was given for the Sunday mentoring group session. It discusses the role of metaphor, pointing to the fact the the primary metaphor is one of entrapment NOT pain and suffering. If you are interested in the mentoring program HERE https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.…

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Greed, hatred, confusion: talk 47:43

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talk given for Insight Denver, via zoom: https://www.insightdenver.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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SHANTANI MOORE: spinal energetics, life outside the box, and the body's intelligence 1:18:36

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Shantani is the Body Intelligence Coach you need as the secret sauce behind your success. Specializing in Nervous System Performance, she's worked with top 1% global wellness leaders, celebrities, and corporations over the past decade. She has been featured in major outlets like Women's Health, Equinox, and Lululemon. Shantani has inspired thousand…

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3 Poisons with Noah Levine 1:22:12

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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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Addiction To Our Minds with Noah Levine 1:27:27

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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 Legend of Angulimala - From Serial Killer to Saint 58:04

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In this episode, Mikey offers a talk on Angulimala, the serial killer who became a Buddhist monk. This story reveals the profound potential for transformation through the dharma. Mikey also draws a compassionate parallel between Angulimala’s journey and that of his student on death row, Christa Pike. If you would like to support Christa, you can si…

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Handful of leaves: Talk 42:42

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Final talk, Montana retreat, Bozeman Dharma Center. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Gratitude/awareness: overview and guided 34:34

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Morning 3, guided gratitude as awareness practice. Montana retreat, Bozeman Dharma Center. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Metta: overview and guided 57:15

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Evening 2 bramha vihara session, metta. Montana retreat, Bozeman Dharma Center. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Bramha Viharas and the 4 noble truths (tasks): Talk 55:06

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Talk number 2 from the Montana retreat, Bozeman Dharma Center. The integration of the bramha viharas and the four noble truths. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Cultivating awareness: overview and guided 51:16

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Day 2, morning session. Cultivating awareness. Montana retreat, Bozeman Dharma Center https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Entering the Stream: talk 1:00:08

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Talk 1 from Montana retreat, Bozeman Dharma Center. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Sila: overview and guided 54:07

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Evening 1 heart practice session. Overview of sila-bramha-vihara with guided instructions. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Intro to Awareness: overview & guided 54:30

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Morning 1 overview and instructions. Bozeman Dharma Center Retreat. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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LISA LOLA (pt. 2): processing loss, receiving support, and the truth about demons 1:24:16

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PART TWO: Lisa is a Spiritual Teacher, Mentor, Intuitive Healer, and Consciousness Guide whose main emphasis is opening people’s hearts and bringing Spirit online. Through one-on-one spiritual counseling sessions, transformational healing work, and heart-centered courses and trainings; Lisa supports clients in awakening to their true nature, reconn…

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3 trainings: talk 56:34

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Final talk from Vallecitos. The three trainings of the 8 fold path are outlined and described. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Ilimitables: Overview and guided 56:41

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Evening heart practice from Vallecitos. Compassion in appreciate as they are outlined in the abhidharma (manual on Buddhist psychology) https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Bramha-vihara: overview & guided 53:32

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Evening Bramha vihara session with a focus on metta/kindness. Check out my program at the Ghost Ranch in November. HERE https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.By dave smith

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Boundaries and the Brahma Viharas 23:54

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In this episode Jennifer Wang gives a dharma talk on boundaries and how they relate to the brahma viharas (loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity). Enjoy! 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 f…

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Mindfulness: talk 1:03:54

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Talk 1 from Vallecitos "natural awareness" retreat. If you find these episodes useful, please consider dropping me some support. You can venmo or paypal at this page: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/contact/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.…

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Loss, Grief & Karma with Noah Levine 1:29:52

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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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No Topic with Noah Levine 1:14:34

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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 Path - 3rd Noble Truth - Letting Go of Reactivity 43:42

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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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LISA LOLA (pt.1) : meaning-making, channeling, and grief as a portal 1:11:47

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PART ONE: Lisa is a Spiritual Teacher, Mentor, Intuitive Healer, and Consciousness Guide whose main emphasis is opening people’s hearts and bringing Spirit online. Through one-on-one spiritual counseling sessions, transformational healing work, and heart-centered courses and trainings; Lisa supports clients in awakening to their true nature, reconn…

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The Path - The 2nd Noble Truth (part 2) 46:45

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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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37th Anniversary with Noah Levine 1:24:22

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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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14 years - Reflections on Buddhist Addiction Recovery 27:50

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In this episode, Mikey Livid celebrates 14 years of addiction recovery and reflects on the journey that brought him to the dharma. He shares how Buddhism has become the foundation of his recovery path and explores the key lessons he’s learned along the way. *** Nov. 13th-16th at Southern Dharma - Hot Springs, NC - Get Your Mind Right: A Young Peopl…

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Wisdom and Recovery: Walt Opie's Transformative Path 1:12:50

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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 r…

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Mindfulness Of The Body with Noah Levine 1:27:57

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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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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting- Aug 2025 1:00:41

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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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Second Arrow with Noah Levine 1:18:16

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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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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Loving Kindness Towards All Beings 44:46

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the final instructions of the retreat on loving kindness to all beings. ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/re…

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Dependent Origination with Noah Levine 1:20:12

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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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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Afternoon Instruction - Please Try! The Effort of Loving Kindness 43:44

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the second afternoon instructions on the effort of loving kindness. ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/retrea…

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BRITTANY PIPER: body first healing, somatic experiencing, and trauma recovery 1:32:10

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Brittany Piper is a renowned speaker, author, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner specializing in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. As a survivor and leading advocate, she has educated thousands worldwide, including the U.S. Army and Department of Justice. Her upcoming book, Body-First Healing, offers a groundbreaking approach…

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Service - August 2025 with Noah Levine 1:00:41

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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