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 spiritual sobriety

This episode is for you if:

• You are in recovery and want something deeper than willpower
• You love someone struggling with addiction
• You are ready to approach sobriety as a spiritual path

The Invitation

Sobriety is not just the removal of alcohol or substances.
It is a return to awareness, connection, and truth.

Chris shares how the teachings of the Buddha and the founders of the 12 Step programs offer practical tools to move through addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and shame. Together, these pathways become a guide out of suffering and into grounded, sustainable joy.

Spiritual sobriety is for anyone seeking freedom.

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Featured Practice

Take a moment now:

1. Take one slow breath.
2. Notice what is supporting you in this moment.
3. Ask yourself: “Where am I being invited to wake up?”

You might also ask:
What helps me stay grounded?
Who reminds me I’m not alone?

Let support be allowed.

Journal Prompt:

“What does spiritual sobriety mean to me right now?”

Write honestly. There is no right answer.

Key Reflection

“You don’t have to do this by yourself.”

Chris McDuffie is a licensed psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and sober coach in private practice. He is the CEO and lead therapist for Chris McDuffie Counseling, a leading concierge practice caring for mental and behavioral health needs. He lives in Carlsbad, California, and holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. He teaches recovery from addiction and co-occurring disorders through the spiritual practices of Buddhism and the 12 Steps.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone walking their own sobriety path.

Follow Chris for reflections and meditations:
Website: https://www.chrismcduffietherapy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris__mcduffie/

Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/buddhanature

You don’t have to walk this path alone.