Valerie Mason-John

Valerie Mason-John is an award-winning author and co-founder of Eight Step Recovery, a program that harnesses Buddha's teachings to heal from addiction. In this discussion, she shares her personal journey through addiction and the trauma that fueled it. Valerie explores the adaptive nature of addiction as a coping mechanism and emphasizes the power of meditation in regulating emotions. She highlights the importance of grounding oneself in positive values and the transformative role of community in recovery.