Episode 68: Craving Relief: Uniting Behavioral Therapy and Buddhist Wisdom for Addiction Recovery

Episode 68 – Navigating Cravings

We know how challenging cravings can be during the recovery process. In this episode, we break down why cravings arise and how you can respond to them with clarity and compassion, not judgment.

Drawing from both behavioral therapy and Buddhist wisdom, this conversation offers practical, grounded tools for managing urges and creating emotional space in the moment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why cravings are more than physical urges

• How mindfulness helps interrupt automatic reactions

• Techniques to stay grounded when discomfort surfaces

• How to create daily practices that reduce the power of cravings over time

We also explore the concept of tanha (thirst or craving) in Buddhist psychology and how understanding this root cause of suffering can change your relationship to addiction, discomfort, and desire itself.

If you’re looking for more support, check out our Addiction Counseling, Recovery Intensives, Mindfulness Coaching, and relapse prevention group, all under our specialty services.

Contact us to find out how we can support your journey with tools that actually work.