#addictionrecovery #meditation #breathworkCan breathwork and meditation actually change the way we respond to cravings, stress, and impulses in addiction recovery?In this episode of **The Sober Fix Podcast**, I sit down with **Andrew Keaveney**, a breathwork and meditation teacher, to explore the connection between the brain, the breath, spirituality, trauma, and recovery from addiction.Andrew shares his story from childhood and his family's experience with addiction to attending Stanford, traveling to India, and developing a much deeper meditation practice. We discuss how breathwork may help strengthen impulse control—something especially important for anyone who has experienced the seemingly automatic cycle between a craving and a relapse.We also get into the neuroscience behind breathwork and meditation, the relationship between stress and addiction, trauma and tension in the body, spirituality without dogma, and why practicing meditation with other people can be so powerful.Andrew also shares his experience working with incarcerated individuals and explains how someone completely new to meditation or breathwork can begin without making it complicated.Whether you're recovering from alcohol, opioids, meth, or another addiction—or simply looking for healthier ways to manage stress and become more present—this conversation offers practical tools and a different perspective on what recovery can look like.**IN THIS EPISODE**00:00 Introduction and Andrew’s background 02:02 Childhood, family history, and early influences 04:07 Journey to Stanford and deepening meditation practice 05:54 Experiences in India and the transformative lifestyle 08:03 Group meditation, community, and its effects 09:52 Breathwork in addiction recovery and relapse prevention 12:02 Research on breathwork and impulse control 13:53 Impact of the opioid epidemic in Ohio 15:53 The role of the 12-Step program and meditation 18:11 Spirituality, connection, and transcending dogma 19:55 Starting meditation after addiction and the importance of breathwork 21:53 Statistics on addiction and the potential for change 24:09 What motivates people to seek help 26:06 The importance of fear and love in recovery 27:59 Trauma held within the body and releasing tension 29:45 Andrew’s future projects and content creation tips **CONNECT WITH ANDREW KEAVENEY**Instagram: @andrew.keaveney YouTube: @andrew.keaveney **ART OF LIVING**Andrew is involved with **Art of Living**, a nonprofit organization focused on meditation, breathwork, stress reduction, and personal development.Website: https://www.artofliving.org/us-en**ART OF LIVING RETREAT CENTER**Instagram: @Art of Living Retreat Center**CONNECT WITH THE SOBER FIX**🌐 Website: https://www.thesoberfixpodcast.com 📧 Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcast 🎵 TikTok: @thesoberfixHave a story about addiction, sobriety, relapse, or recovery that you want to share? **Reach out to me about coming on The Sober Fix Podcast.** I'm always looking for people willing to share their experiences and help someone else feel less alone.If breathwork or meditation has played a role in your recovery, **tell us about your experience in the comments.** Have these practices helped you deal with cravings, stress, anxiety, or relapse?#AddictionRecovery #Breathwork #Meditation