Buddhist Recovery Network
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BRN #69. Freddie Lara ❖ The Role of Shame in Relapse, Spirituality, Mentorship & Recovery
BRN #69. Freddie Lara ❖ The Role of Shame in Relapse, Spirituality, Mentorship & Recovery
BRN #69. Freddie Lara ❖ The Role of Shame in Relapse, Spirituality, Mentorship & Recovery
Sunday 16th March 2025
Freddie Lara shares his journey from a traumatic childhood to finding peace through Buddhism, highlighting the role of shame in relapse.
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Episode Overview
- Shame plays a significant role in relapse.
- Spirituality can be a powerful tool in recovery.
- Finding a practice that works for you is crucial.
- Mentorship can provide valuable support.
- Resilience and hope are key to overcoming addiction.
You are not what the voices in your head are telling you you are. You are the divine spark.
In this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast, Freddie Lara, a Latinx actor and meditation teacher, shares his deeply personal journey of recovery. Growing up amidst instability and violence, Freddie opens up about his early struggles with shame and how he found solace in spirituality. His candid conversation with host Jake Koenig covers the impact of a traumatic childhood, the role of shame in relapse, and the transformative power of mentorship and recovery.
Freddie's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of finding a practice that works for you. From his early days in a chaotic household to his success as an acting coach and meditation teacher, Freddie's narrative is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. He discusses the coping mechanisms he developed, the various spiritual paths he explored, and how Buddhism ultimately helped him find peace.
The episode is a powerful reminder that hope and change are possible, even after relapse. If you're looking for a story of transformation and resilience, this episode is a must-listen.