Noah Levine

Against The Stream

Noah Levine

  • Pleasure and Pain with Noah Levine

Pleasure and Pain with Noah Levine

Wednesday 27th October 2021

Join Noah Levine on 'Against The Stream' as he explores how our relationship with pleasure and pain shapes our lives.
88 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Inspiring
Engaging
Transformative

About this podcast

Against The Stream
Author:
Noah Levine
Overview:
Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Links:
Visit site
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Noah Levine on the Dance Between Pleasure and Pain

The core of Buddhist teaching is that we suffer based on our craving for pleasure and our aversion to pain. But spice, spicy food, really like hot food, is an interesting thing because it's actually painful, but you like it. It's a pleasurable pain, right?
What if the very things you crave and avoid are the root of your struggles? In this episode of 'Against The Stream', Noah Levine dives into the intricate dance between pleasure and pain. With his trademark candor, Noah invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with these two powerful forces. He taps into Buddhist teachings to reveal how our cravings for pleasure and aversions to pain often lead to suffering.
Drawing from everyday examples like the allure of spicy food and the thin line between fear and excitement, Noah makes these concepts relatable and easy to grasp. This episode isn't just about theory; it's a call to action for self-reflection and mindfulness. Noah emphasizes the importance of being honest with ourselves and highlights how meditation can be a transformative tool in this journey.
Whether you're new to these ideas or have been exploring them for a while, Noah's insights offer a fresh perspective that could change how you see pleasure and pain in your life.
alcoholfree.com
Published by The Mindful Drinking Company Limited
4 Providence Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5JL, England
Registered in England and Wales.
Company Number: 1195057. Vat Number: GB320915135.
Registered address as above.
© Copyright 2005-2025 The Mindful Drinking Company Limited.
All Rights Reserved.
alcoholfree.com is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.