Noah Levine
Noah Levine
Addiction To Our Minds with Noah Levine
Addiction To Our Minds with Noah Levine
Addiction To Our Minds with Noah Levine
Thursday 16th October 2025
Noah Levine discusses the concept of mind addiction, offering insights into mindfulness and meditation for breaking free from harmful thought patterns.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction is defined as satisfying cravings to avoid uncomfortable realities.
- Mindfulness meditation helps change our relationship with our thoughts.
- Ethical living supports concentration and mindfulness.
- Community is vital in recovery, offering support and connection.
- Observing thoughts with kindness can reduce suffering.
"Addictions cause harm. Even if they give short-term pleasure, long-term they cause harm to us."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode, Noah Levine, the founder of Against The Stream, takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey into the often-overlooked addiction to our minds. Levine, an esteemed author and Buddhist teacher, unpacks his unique definition of addiction: the habitual satisfaction of cravings to avoid the uncomfortable reality of the present moment.
He challenges listeners to reflect on their relationship with their thoughts, posing questions reminiscent of Alcoholics Anonymous' self-diagnosis but tailored to thinking rather than drinking. Levine's teachings are rooted in Buddhist principles, offering both meditation guidance and a community-focused approach to recovery. He emphasises the importance of mindfulness and ethical living as tools for breaking free from harmful thought patterns.
Through his engaging style, Levine encourages individuals to observe their thoughts with kindness and patience, advocating for a gentle yet persistent practice of mindfulness meditation. Listeners are invited to consider whether their thinking habits cause harm or provide temporary relief while leading to long-term suffering. By exploring these concepts, Levine hopes to inspire a shift in how we perceive and interact with our minds.
His humorous and candid approach makes this episode not only informative but also accessible to anyone curious about the intersection of addiction, mindfulness, and personal growth. Are you ready to redefine your relationship with your mind and explore the path to inner peace? This episode might just be the catalyst you need.