Donald McDonald
Donald McDonald
S2/E20: Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John – Joy!
S2/E20: Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John – Joy!
S2/E20: Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John – Joy!
Monday 10th July 2023
Join Donald McDonald and Valerie Mason-John as they explore recovery as a journey to uncover authentic joy in the season finale of 'No Thanks But Yes'.
21 minutes
Hopeful
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Joyful
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Get the buttons here!Finding Joy in Recovery: Valerie Mason-John's Inspiring Journey
Episode Overview
- Valerie shares insights on recovery and the concept of uncovering joy.
- She discusses the importance of service and joy in her life and work.
- Valerie highlights the joy she finds in her practices, community engagement, and personal activities.
- She shares her message of hope, perseverance, and the possibility of finding happiness and joy in recovery.
Don't give up. Uncover your joy.
In this heartfelt season finale of 'No Thanks But Yes', Donald McDonald sits down with the inspiring Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John. Valerie is a co-founder of Eight Step Recovery, an alternative to the traditional 12-step program, and a founding facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry.
With ten influential books to their name, including the best-selling 'Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction' and 'Detox Your Heart: Meditations for Emotional Trauma', Valerie has been a guiding light for many seeking freedom from addiction and emotional turmoil. This episode dives into the uplifting concept of recovery as a path to uncovering genuine joy. Valerie shares their wisdom on how helping others can lead to personal fulfillment and happiness, even in professional settings.
They discuss the significance of joy in their practices and community work, offering a message of hope and resilience to those on their own recovery journeys. Valerie's story is a testament to the power of service and the transformative potential of finding joy in everyday life. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a blend of inspiration and practical insights to help you uncover joy in your own life.