Spiritual Sobriety
Spiritual Sobriety Podcast is a grounded, practical exploration of recovery through the lived wisdom of Buddhism and the 12 Steps.Hosted by Chris McDuffie, licensed psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and recovery guide, this podcast is for anyone seeking freedom from addiction, compulsive patterns, or the suffering that keeps us stuck. It’s also for those who love someone in recovery and want a deeper spiritual framework for healing.Spiritual sobriety is more than abstinence. It’s learning how to meet life honestly. To stay present without numbing.To respond instead of react.To face pain without turning it into shame.Each episode weave...
3. The Three Jewels: Awakening, Practice, and Community
Show Notes
Recovery is not only about stopping harmful behaviors. It is about waking up to our lives with greater awareness, honesty, and connection.
In this episode, Chris introduces the Three Jewels of Buddhism and explores how they relate to the principles of the Twelve Steps. These three foundations offer a framework for spiritual practice that supports sobriety, awakening, and meaningful connection with others.
In this episode, Chris explores:
• The meaning of the word Buddha and the idea of awakening
• The Dharma as a path of mindfulness, understanding, and...
2. What Do We Mean By Spirituality?
When we use the word spiritual, what do we actually mean?
Is it religious? Secular? Personal? Universal?
In recovery, this question matters. Because how you define spirituality will shape how you practice it.
In this episode, Chris explores the meaning of spirituality through the lenses of Buddhism and the Twelve Steps.
In this episode, Chris explores:
• The root meaning of the word “spirit” as breath
• How Buddhism defines spirituality as a path of awakening
• How the Twelve Steps frame spirituality as transformation
• Why spirituality may be best understood as lo...
1. Welcome to Spiritual Sobriety
Welcome to the Spiritual Sobriety Podcast.
If you are searching for relief from addiction, longing for deeper peace in recovery, or loving someone who is struggling, you are in the right place.
In this opening episode, Chris shares the heart behind this podcast and the path we will walk together.
In this episode of the Spiritual Sobriety Podcast, Chris explores:
• The intersection of Buddhism and 12 Step recovery
• How spiritual practice relieves suffering
• Why sobriety is more than abstinence
• The invitation to cultivate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritua...
