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BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network75: Healing Through Connection: Chris Warner's Journey⚠️Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideationIn this episode of the BRN podcast, host Beth Herzig speaks with Chris Warner, a therapist and board member of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Chris shares her personal journey of recovery from addiction, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, trauma awareness, and community support. She discusses how her spiritual practices have intertwined with her recovery process and the role of compassion in therapy. Chris encourages listeners to explore their own sacred paths and take actionable steps towards healing and connection.Chris Warner Chris Warner, M.Ed., CYT, ISTT...
2026-01-3156 min
BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network74: Wisdom and Recovery: Walt Opie's Transformative PathIn this episode of the Buddhist Recovery Network podcast, host Beth Herzig speaks with Walt Opie, the board president of the Buddhist Recovery Network. Walt shares his journey through recovery, his introduction to Buddhism and meditation, and his experiences teaching in prisons. The conversation explores the intersection of Buddhist teachings and recovery, the importance of community, and the upcoming summit focused on Buddhist tools for real recovery. Walt emphasizes the significance of mindfulness, self-love, and the role of gratitude in the recovery process.Walt's journey into recovery began at a young age with alcohol and...
2025-09-101h 12
BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery NetworkNot Scratching the Itch: Buddhist Recovery and Hardcore Truths with Mikey Livid⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode contains discussion of suicide, grief, and traumatic loss. Please listen with care.In this powerful and unflinchingly honest episode, Buddhist teacher and punk rocker Mikey Livid shares his journey from bar fights and blackout nights to Buddhist practice, pastoral counseling, and teaching on death row. Mikey speaks with raw compassion about grief, addiction, and the punk scene that first gave him permission to scream about suffering—and the Dharma that taught him how to sit with it.He and host Beth Herzig explore the transformative potential of loving-kindness meditation, the value of aut...
2025-06-2357 min
True Crime Bullsh**0617 | Summits, part 1The team deep-dives a Washington State case that has come up time and time again over the years. New case files, new leads, and a strange online comment in a very cold case turn a mysterious disappearance on its head.This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. Research assistance by: Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Jordan Taylor, and Kim K. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothand Trova Trip to Chile & ArgentinaMusic by: Will...
2024-12-0537 min
Flowering Lotus MeditationDavid Chernikoff talks about grief, joy, and awakeningBeth and David discuss David's upcoming in-person retreat with Flowering Lotus on the topics of grief, joy, and awakening.
David explains the retreat theme, saying spiritual awakening involves embracing life's 10,000 joys and sorrows with wisdom and compassion. The retreat aims to deepen practice and reflection on skillfully relating to these experiences.
David details how experiencing loss from a young age and working in hospice care led him to meditation. In his 20s, he was inspired by teachers working with the dying and converted from hedonism to Buddhism after borrowing a meditation book on his 21st...
2024-04-0237 min
Flowering Lotus MeditationAdhiṭṭhāna Parāmi: The Joy of a Wish FulfilledTalking with Rev. Christie Bates about her upcoming dharma talk on February 11th online with Flowering Lotus Meditation. We will begin a series of exploring the 10 parami.
The concept of Adhiṭṭhāna and its significance in bringing resolution and determination to one's life. Christie discussed the importance of cultivating these qualities to their full strength and how Adhiṭṭhāna brings peace and resolve, allowing individuals to maintain their vows and determination without internal conflict. We also delved into the struggles with chronic dieting, the resistance to change, and the pursuit of core values, ultimately highlighting the import...
2024-02-0928 min
Metaphysical MississippiEpisode 72: Beth Herzig Has A Conversation With Rebecca Kronlage -Flowering Lotus Meditation Guest Host SeriesIn this episode Beth Herzig talks to Flowering Lotus Meditation’s next in-person retreat teacher, Rebecca Kronlage. Rebecca Kronlage is a 70 year old cancer survivor who has found miraculous healing through her practice. Rebecca is our January 2024 retreat teacher. In this episode, Rebecca shares about her path into Buddhism and what she’s learned along … Episode 72: Beth Herzig Has A Conversation With Rebecca Kronlage -Flowering Lotus Meditation Guest Host Series Read More »
2023-12-0900 min
Flowering Lotus MeditationA Conversation with Rebecca KronlageRebecca Kronlage is a 70 year old cancer survivor who has found miraculous healing through her practice. Rebecca is our January 2024 retreat teacher. In this episode, Rebecca shares about her path into Buddhism and what she's learned along the way. Why is a retreat an important part of contemplative practice? What's her super power? Listen to find out.
Rebecca will be teaching an In-Person Retreat in Biloxi, Mississippi
"The Wisdom of The Buddha: A Weekend Wake Up Retreat"
January 26-28, 2024
To find out more please visit: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/
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2023-11-2841 minMetaphysical MississippiEpisode 65: Down to Earth Art & Wellness CampoutBeth Herzig and Jina Daniels join host Emily Hester to discuss an upcoming collaborative event from Jax-Zen Healing Arts Center and Holistic HeArts Collaborative. Down to Earth Art & Wellness Campout is happening November 10-12, 2023 at Camp Bratton Green in Canton, Mississippi. Hippies take over summer camp in celebration and connection with earth through … Episode 65: Down to Earth Art & Wellness Campout Read More »
2023-10-1900 minMetaphysical MississippiEpisode 63: Deborah Eden Tull Talks about her Upcoming Flowering Lotus Retreat in Bay St. Louis October 6th-8thIn this episode Beth Herzig talks to Flowering Lotus Meditation’s next in-person retreat teacher, Debra Eden Tull, founder of Mindful Living Revolution. Relational Mindfulness: Cultivating Kalyanna Mitta with Deborah Eden Tull – Relational Mindfulness is a path of finding freedom together through the beautiful, dynamic, and messy realm of human relationship. WILLIAM J. KELLEY RETREAT … Episode 63: Deborah Eden Tull Talks about her Upcoming Flowering Lotus Retreat in Bay St. Louis October 6th-8th Read More »
2023-10-0400 min
Flowering Lotus MeditationDeborah Eden Tull talks about her upcoming retreat in Bay St. LouisListen and if you'd like to join us at our next retreat you can read more and register here.
To find out more about Deborah's dharma talk at Sama Studio in Arrabi read more here.
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2023-10-0132 minMetaphysical MississippiEpisode 56: Lisa Ernst Talks About her Upcoming Flowering Lotus Retreat in Louisiana – August 25-27, 2023In this episode Beth Herzig talks to Flowering Lotus Meditation’s next residential retreat teacher, Lisa Ernst of Nashville. To find out more about and register for this retreat visit : Flowering Lotus Meditation Lisa is the founder of One Dharma Nashville where they offer in person and online practice opportunities. Find out more at: One … Episode 56: Lisa Ernst Talks About her Upcoming Flowering Lotus Retreat in Louisiana – August 25-27, 2023 Read More »
2023-08-1700 minMetaphysical MississippiEpisode 52: Dave Smith the Four Noble Truth and More Flowering Lotus Meditation PodcastMetaphysical Mississippi is thrilled to have our guest host Beth Herzig share her latest podcast episode with us. Not only is she the host for Flowering Lotus Meditation (FLM) Podcast, she is also their Executive Retreat Director. Flowering Lotus is looking forward to hosting Dave Smith for a half day workshop/retreat on July 22. Get … Episode 52: Dave Smith the Four Noble Truth and More Flowering Lotus Meditation Podcast Read More »
2023-07-2000 min
Flowering Lotus MeditationDave Smith the Four Noble Truths and MoreWe're looking forward to hosting Dave Smith for a half day workshop/retreat on July 22. Get to know Dave and hear about what we can expect for this online offering.
Sign up for this retreat to attend on zoom or to receive the zoom recording, here:
Flowering Lotus Meditation
You can sign up for this offering for the scholarship rate or you can offer $25, $50, $75 to support Flowering Lotus Meditation mission to keep offering varied opportunities of dharma lessons meditation.
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2023-07-171h 00
Flowering Lotus MeditationLisa Ernst talks About her Upcoming Flowering Lotus Retreat in Louisiana - August 25-27, 2023In this episode we talk to our next residential retreat teacher, Lisa Ernst of Nashville.
To find out more about and register for this retreat visit :
Flowering Lotus Meditation
Lisa is the founder of One Dharma Nashville where they offer in person and online practice opportunities. Find out more at:
One Dharma Nashville Home Page Meditation and Dharma Teachings
Visit Lisa's at her website to listen to her many recorded dharma talks and learn more about her.
Meditation, Insight Teacher Lisa Ernst (lisaernstmeditation.com)
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2023-07-1234 minMetaphysical MississippiEpisode 48: Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat Flowering Lotus Meditation PodcastMetaphysical Mississippi is thrilled to have our first guest host Beth Herzig share her latest podcast episode with us. Not only is she the host for Flowering Lotus Meditation (FLM) Podcast, she is also their Executive Retreat Director. Beth speaks with Rev. Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman, teachers at Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville, … Episode 48: Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat Flowering Lotus Meditation Podcast Read More »
2023-06-2200 min
Wild Heart Meditation CenterInterview with Flowering Lotus MeditationFlowering Lotus Meditation will be hosting our Interdependence Day Compassion Meditation Retreat on July 6-9, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. In this episode, Beth Herzig from Flowering Lotus Meditation speaks with Rev. Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman about the upcoming retreat.Listen to find out:What's a compassion meditation retreat? How do we face life's suffering and pain? What is the point in experiencing pain? What's going on with Buddhism in the Southeast? This episode was sound engineered by Flowering Lotus Meditation Program Director, Justin Otto, check out his podcast: Dharma J...
2023-06-1454 min
Flowering Lotus MeditationInterdependence Day Compassion Meditation Retreat teachers Andrew Chapman and Rev. Mikey NoechelBeth Herzig speaks with Rev. Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman, teachers at Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville, TN. Our next residential retreat will feature both Mikey and Andrew as teachers. Come to the Interdependence Day Compassion Meditation Retreat happening July 6-9, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
What's a compassion meditation retreat? How do we face life's suffering and pain? What is the point in experiencing pain? What's going on with Buddhism in the Southeast? Listen now to hear all about.
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2023-06-1353 minMetaphysical MississippiEpisode 29: Join Holistic HeArts Collaborative for Resonance Retreat Experience at Cedar Tree Farms March 25-26Beth Herzig, John Yokum, and Jennifer Malik, members of the Holistic HeArts Collaborative are offering a wellness retreat and campout, featuring yoga, meditation, a multi healer sound bath, commUnity drum circle, dancing and healing arts. Resonance: Retreat and Campout is scheduled for March 25, 2023, 2 PM until March 26, 2023 at 11 AM CDT. … Episode 29: Join Holistic HeArts Collaborative for Resonance Retreat Experience at Cedar Tree Farms March 25-26 Read More »
2023-02-2300 min
Flowering Lotus MeditationVenerable Pannavati -Flowering Lotus Meditation Spiritual DirectorAfter a weekend together practicing with over 30 people in Bay St. Louis, MS. Beth sits down with the Venerable Pannavati to talk about Flowering Lotus Meditation's mobile sangha model.
To find out more about Venerable Pannavati please visit: https://heartwoodrefuge.org/
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2022-11-0234 minMetaphysical MississippiEpisode 12: Are You Feeling Overwhelmed and Can’t Conceive Using Meditation in Your Life? Take a Breath with BethBeth Herzig shares with Emily her journey into meditation. To learn more about Beth and Meditation in Mississippi visit: linktr.ee/takeabreathwithbeth floweringlotusmeditation.org dharmainmississippi.com
2022-11-0100 min