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Podcast: Insight Myanmar
Episode: Mindfulness from the Ashes
Description: Episode #280: Episode #280: In this episode, Matthew Schojan shares his deeply personal journey through recovery, spiritual practice, and public service. Beginning in his early teens, Matthew faced significant personal challenges and began using substances as a way to cope. In his early twenties, while living in New York, he made the life-altering decision to get sober—a turning point that opened the door to years of reflection, healing, and growth.Navigating sobriety came with its own struggles, including intense anxiety and the resurfacing of long-suppressed emotions. Seeking grounding, Matthew turned to yoga, meditation, and Buddhist study. He eventually fo...