Katie Burke

The Sober Creative

Katie Burke

  • The Meaningless Miracle: An Interview with Punk Rocker & Buddhist Teacher Mikey Noechel

The Meaningless Miracle: An Interview with Punk Rocker & Buddhist Teacher Mikey Noechel

Sunday 22nd December 2019

Punk rocker and Buddhist teacher Mikey Noechel shares his journey of sobriety and creativity on 'The Sober Creative'.
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The Sober Creative
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Punk Rock and Buddhism: Mikey Noechel's Journey of Sobriety and Creativity

I need to know on the ultimate level, it's meaningless, it's nothing.
What do punk rock and Buddhism have in common? According to Mikey Noechel, quite a lot. In this episode of 'The Sober Creative', host Katie Burke sits down with Mikey, a punk rocker and Buddhist meditation teacher, to explore the surprising harmony between these two seemingly different worlds. Mikey, known for his work with bands like The Rip Taylors and Scars & Stripes, shares how his journey into Buddhism has profoundly impacted his sobriety and creative process.
He talks about the wisdom of 'meeting life directly' and how creativity can be a powerful tool for belonging and self-expression. Mikey’s insights into avoiding the trap of replacing one addiction with another, like the pursuit of fame, are both refreshing and thought-provoking. Instead, he advocates for a daily practice of sobriety and creativity, guided by mindfulness and meditation.
Whether you're a fan of punk rock, curious about Buddhism, or looking for new ways to approach sobriety, this episode offers a unique blend of wisdom, humor, and real-life experience that’s sure to inspire.