Breathing Back to Life: Mindfulness and Recovery with BRN Podcast
The journey of recovery is learning to find a way back to the body, because whether we have depression or if we have addiction, you would have experienced trauma, and when we have trauma, we disconnect. Some of us have lost our way home because our bodies were violated in childhood. We disconnect and we leave the body, but the healing is in coming back to the body, and this is an oxymoron, because so many of us don't want to be in our body, so many of us learned not to live in the body, so many of us learned to separate from the breath, and we have to relearn that our body can be one of the safest places we could ever inhabit- yes, one of the safest places we could ever inhabit.
Imagine feeling lost, unable to find your way back to yourself. This is the reality for many struggling with addiction and trauma. In this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast, titled 'Coming Home w/ Breath', the host delves into the profound journey of reconnecting with the body through mindfulness and anapanasati meditation. The discussion centers on how trauma, especially from childhood, can cause a disconnection from our bodies, leading to a sense of being trapped in our minds.
Through guided meditation and thoughtful conversation, listeners are invited to explore the healing power of breath and mindfulness. The episode emphasizes that coming back to the body is not just about physical presence but about reclaiming a sense of safety and peace within oneself. For anyone grappling with addiction or seeking a deeper connection with their inner self, this episode offers practical insights and gentle encouragement.
It's a reminder that, no matter how far we've strayed, we can always find our way back home.