Learning To PrayLearning To Pray
Alive and Free
Bob Gardner shares his journey from addiction to spiritual awakening, exploring psychedelics, Buddhism, and ultimately finding peace through prayer.
47:53•13 Sept 2025
From Himalayas to Healing: Bob Gardner's Spiritual Journey
Episode Overview
- Prayer can transform your life beyond addiction.
- Spiritual exploration can lead to unexpected revelations.
- Questionable influences can challenge your morals.
- Embracing vulnerability opens new paths to healing.
- Balancing spirituality with everyday life is key.
“If life is a race, then the winner dies first. Congratulations.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Bob Gardner's 'Alive and Free' podcast takes listeners on a winding road trip through addiction recovery, spirituality, and personal transformation. In the episode 'Learning To Pray,' Bob recounts his Himalayan adventures, spiritual encounters, and the surprising twists that led him to explore psychedelics and Buddhism. With humour and candidness, he shares the highs and lows of chasing gurus and confronting existential questions.
Bob's path takes a sharp turn when he meets an intriguing yet questionable business partner, leading to a transformative experience with Orthodox Christianity. His tale is peppered with vivid anecdotes, from psilocybin journeys to profound spiritual revelations, culminating in a heartfelt embrace of prayer as a life-changing practice. Bob's journey is a testament to the power of faith, vulnerability, and the relentless pursuit of meaning.
This episode is not just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding freedom through an unexpected spiritual awakening. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Dive into Bob's narrative to find out.
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