Overcoming Addiction with Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John

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Show notes:

Loch and Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John, a leading voice in mindfulness and addiction recovery, dive deep into a discussion about relieving “perpetual dissatisfaction” through Buddhist teachings and the expansive ground of awake consciousness.

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Dr. Valerie Mason-John

Dr. Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara), M.A (hon.doc) has been practicing mindfulness for over 30 years and is one of the leading African-descent voices in the field of mindfulness and addiction. They are the award-winning author of 10 books, and the co-author and co-founder of Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction. Valerie — also known as Vimalasara — was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Community and is a senior teacher in this tradition. They are the co-creator of Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) and is a certified professional Mindfulness Teacher, Recovery Coach, Life Coach, and a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator and Practitioner. They train professionals working in the field of addiction all over the world.

Connect with Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John:

Website: https://www.valeriemason-john.com

Buddhist Recovery Network: https://www.buddhistrecovery.org

Loch Kelly is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, award winning author, psychotherapist, and meditation teacher known for his unique practical methods that support awakening as the next natural stage of human development. Backed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness, an ancient form of nondual meditation that allows immediate access to our embodied awake nature which arises as calm, clarity, and compassion.

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