Dr. Cali Estes
Dr. Cali Estes
EP064: Dr. Valerie Mason-John – Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery
EP064: Dr. Valerie Mason-John – Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery
EP064: Dr. Valerie Mason-John – Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery
Friday 29th October 2021
Discover how mindfulness can transform addiction recovery with insights from Dr. Valerie Mason-John on 'Unpause Your Life'.
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Get the buttons here!Mindfulness in Recovery: Dr. Valerie Mason-John's Journey and Insights
And don't let, if you're in Buddhist recovery, somebody say to you: you have to let go of going to steps done. The power is in the next moment and you can do something different.
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies in mindfulness? In this episode of 'Unpause Your Life', Dr. Cali Estes and Master Coach Jenny Fontana sit down with Dr. Valerie Mason-John, an award-winning author and co-founder of Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR). Dr. Mason-John brings a wealth of experience, sharing her personal battles with trauma and addiction, and how mindfulness has been a transformative tool in her recovery journey.
She dives into the importance of staying present, the power of meditation, and the concept of 'coming home to the body' as essential elements in the path to recovery. Dr. Mason-John also discusses her work in writing about addiction and recovery, highlighting her book 'Eight Step Recovery', which uses Buddha’s teachings to guide individuals through their struggles. She touches on the collaborative efforts in creating addiction recovery resources and the vital role of overcoming shame and guilt.
Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or looking for new strategies to deepen your practice, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Dr. Mason-John's message is clear: the power to change lies in the next moment, and there's always an opportunity to do something different. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and expert guidance on integrating mindfulness into your recovery process.