Mindful Recovery: Embracing Intention with Noah Levine
Episode Overview
Noah discusses the second factor of the Eightfold Path: intention, wise intention, and the need for intentional responses to life's experiences. Listeners seek advice on dealing with grief, navigating triggers in early sobriety, and expressing pent-up emotions from past traumas. Noah encourages intentional training of the mind, emphasizing the need to shift from reactive, habitual responses to intentional, compassionate, and non-attached ways of thinking. The episode ends with Noah addressing a listener's struggle with trauma and infidelity, offering support and guidance for finding a new path. The session also highlights the importance of finding a mentor and committing to the next right step in the recovery journey.
If you want to get free, you're going to have to do this really radical, intentional shift of how you relate to pleasure, how you relate to pain. You're going to have to intentionally train the mind.
Ever thought about how intention shapes your recovery journey? In this episode of the Refuge Recovery Podcast, Noah Levine dives into the second factor of the Eightfold Path: wise intention. Noah's approach is all about fostering intentional responses to life's ups and downs, rather than falling back on old habits. He kicks off with a 20-minute guided meditation, setting the stage for a deep dive into how we can train our minds to be more compassionate and less reactive.
Throughout the episode, Noah answers listener questions on a range of topics, from dealing with grief and early sobriety triggers to managing emotions tied to past traumas. His advice is both practical and empathetic, offering listeners tools to navigate their recovery with mindfulness and intention. Whether you're new to Buddhist principles or a seasoned practitioner, Noah's insights provide a fresh perspective on how intentional living can support your path to sobriety.
Tune in for a mix of guided practice, heartfelt Q&A, and actionable advice that can help you find a more compassionate way forward.