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  • 75: Healing Through Connection: Chris Warner's Journey

75: Healing Through Connection: Chris Warner's Journey

Saturday 31st January 2026

Chris Warner shares her journey of recovery, mindfulness, and trauma healing with host Beth Herzig on the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast.
57 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Healing

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BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network
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Chris Warner's Path to Healing Through Connection

Episode Overview

  • Mindfulness and spiritual practices can aid in recovery.
  • Connection is essential for overcoming addiction.
  • Compassion plays a vital role in therapy.
  • Trauma awareness is crucial in healing.
  • Small steps can lead to significant change.
"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It's connection."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network Podcast invites you to explore the transformative journey of Chris Warner, a therapist and board member of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Host Beth Herzig delves into Chris's personal story of recovery, which intertwines mindfulness, trauma awareness, and community support.
Chris candidly shares her struggles with various addictions, from food to alcohol, and how a pivotal moment at an AA meeting sparked her path to healing. Chris emphasises the importance of spiritual practices in her recovery, blending yoga, meditation, and the 12-step process to find a holistic approach to sobriety. Her journey is not just about overcoming addiction but about healing trauma and reconnecting with herself.
She speaks passionately about the role of compassion in therapy and encourages others to explore their own sacred paths towards healing. Throughout the episode, you'll find yourself reflecting on the power of connection and how small steps can lead to significant change. Chris's story is a testament to resilience and the potential for transformation when one is open to healing. If you're curious about how mindfulness and spiritual practices can aid in recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.
So, what small step could you take towards your own healing journey today?
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