Episode - 140 Mindfulness with Aparna Sain
Episode - 140 Mindfulness with Aparna Sain

Recovery Is Possible

I recorded this episode live at the WERA 96.7 studio in Arlington, Virginia. Aparna Said joins me as we discuss mindfulness and meditation and how it can be used as a tool in recovery. Aparna discusses how she came into the practice of mindfulness an...

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Finding Calm: Aparna Sain on Mindfulness in Recovery

Episode Overview

Aparna Sain discusses her journey into mindfulness and the transformative effects of yoga and meditation
Michael Van Meter highlights the significance of service and the challenges of reintegration into the community
Encourages embracing self-realization and letting go of external judgments
Practical tools and insights for those seeking recovery and spiritual growth

“Your life will get better because it can't not get better by being in recovery. It really is just a great way to live your life. - Michael Van Meter”

Ever felt like your mind is a whirlwind, especially when you're on the road to recovery? Michael Van Meter sits down with Aparna Sain in this enlightening episode of 'Recovery Is Possible'. Broadcasting live from the WERA 96.7 studio in Arlington, Virginia, they dive into how mindfulness and meditation can be game-changers in the recovery process. Aparna opens up about her own journey into mindfulness, sharing how these practices became her anchor after the financial market crash of 2010.

She paints a vivid picture of how yoga and meditation have transformed her life, offering practical tips that you can easily weave into your daily routine. Michael also touches on the importance of community service and the hurdles faced when reintegrating into society post-recovery. This episode is packed with down-to-earth advice and heartwarming stories, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to find inner peace and strength on their recovery journey.

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